The REAL Reason Caitlin Clark Lost the WNBA Playoffs

[@tjewald32]

23 free throws for the Sun, 9 for the Fever. CC was blatantly assaulted twice with no call. The fix was in.

[@thomas-gw3xf]

YEP ! PAIGE will be drafted and be damn lucky to play without same treatment --- CC was white and much more skilled AND got hammered for for "disrespecting" lesser skilled players who by the way have the attitude that WNBA is a league for black players only and next year she will be assaulted even harder --- Paige will be lucky to not get the same black racist bull shit - to avoid it downgrade skill and make the "members" look better !!!!!! all highly skilled white players have been coericed into that role !!1

[@Weakestlink437]

They did the same thing to the Warriors, where they had seven free throws in the Lakers had 43

[@johns363]

Why in the world would the WNBA fix a series with their biggest draw. It makes no sense.

[@brikkmanbrikkhouse6847]

She should jest play golf

[@michaelsturdevant9196]

@@johns363 To right the perceived 'wrong' of black disrespect, which is what runs our civil society at this time in history

[@mortifinkenbein9559]

I'm a former competetive basketball player in Germany and I have watched NBA since the late 80s and always liked it. The WNBA on the other hand never interested me, because it was low quality basketball. With Caitlin Clarke now joining the WNBA they were gifted with a superb rookie player with the potential to become one of the best, if not the best female player ever. Instead of using her popularity to the advantage of all of the WNBA teams and players they hate on Clark and try to wear her out by bad refereeing, by trying to injure her and by abusing her verbaly. I have to ask: Is the WNBA led by complete idiots? Or is it just plain racism by an organization consisting of 85% black players and officials? I'm disgusted by this! 🤮

[@chriscampbell499]

The WNBA is run by a bunch of woke activists, so YES, the league is being run by idiots.

[@ThePrayinmantiz]

You're a clown if you believe that😂

[@dezznutz3743]

Yes and yes.

[@jamesbanigan8661]

Thank you for your objective insight. Also, I love my German friends.

[@iluvmusic1710]

@@ThePrayinmantizrude

[@deanwarren3325]

Embarrassing the way she was treated

[@chrisle2674]

embarrassing how racist her fans are

[@blackbrother4827]

Awww

[@Brotherken1234]

​@@blackbrother4827 BW's

[@MarkRichter-j2l]

shameful

[@charlottewhite7505]

Yes it was. Shameful

[@chethammer]

Kiss those playoff TV ratings goodbye.

[@MB-go6uy]

get a better team.

[@btown94703]

Got that ass whipped

[@FrankDrebbin-de3te]

@@MB-go6uy black fragility Lie, cheat, violent assaults, steal, then claim "we duh best".

[@Ronster9924]

There are lots of empty seats I see..

[@MindBodySoulOk]

Democrats are horribly racist.

[@BelleTx214]

Jason, that girl just wants to play basketball. It's truly sad the way they have hated on Clark and tried to physically hurt her.

[@Sandals578]

Every other sport that kind of violence would have been called outright as a disgrace. And now outright eye gouging? That is about as low as it gets when it comes to dirty plays.

[@GonRogue-85]

Jason doesn't want to be seen as a fanboy. But he often misses the mark. Trying way too hard to be the middleman.

[@renoblomberg4054]

The WNBA makes hockey look like golf. Too much outright physical assault. No calls.

[@chrisle2674]

CC fans are the reason why they have threatened players lives

[@johnmaas9730]

She was entertaining to watch owing to her skill level. How unfortunate she ended up in this mean girl league. A pox upon their league.

[@SusanSilvis-vn2bd]

This wasn’t about white privileged it was about black racism. Caitlin brought sportsmanship and class. Social issues aren’t for a basketball game just play

[@JaisJCCohen]

close but not cigar, i blame it on Women and the pettiness.

[@MarkEvanWhite]

@@JaisJCCohenboth

[@lightinacandle78-y2b]

Sportsmanship and class my @$$, Whiner, fouler, hitter, curses like a sailor, calls her own fouls and showoats!!! Yeah real classy!!!

[@Rondigity92]

​​@@JaisJCCohenwould they be treating her this way if she looked like them??

[@jsholmes03]

​@@JaisJCCohenamen it is female jealousy, that simple. It's always been this way but the first time most people watched the wnba to find put. Not picking her for Olympics is part of same female pettiness on full display.

[@personofinterest4048]

Why should she stay in the WNBA when she's just going to help the rest of the league profit off her while they treat her like garbage? She should leave!

[@chrisle2674]

she can leave

[@marcuscato9083]

What's the state of the game in Europe? I would certainly consider leaving if someone went for my eye and the league just shrugged it off.

[@MB-go6uy]

@@chrisle2674 exactly, shes the biggest star in a league no one cares, the world could care less, who cares. A lot of this "new" fanbase that sucks on her titties dont know shit about the game or the league or sports outside of their own little trailer park bubble. They rally around her mainly because they hate the other women in the league... too black, not straight enough, etc. And jason is just a fat grifter here to stoke the flames and get them clicks.

[@andreww1225]

@@chrisle2674that’s why they said she should. Try reading it.

[@straightchad8059]

@@chrisle2674 . you & other blek communitay people should buy tons of merchandise plus $300 tickets ..... to support the thugga sista blacksket ball league . Please tell me you would

[@Stephen-fe8bq]

The referees must be on the TAKE or are being ORDERED not to call fouls for Clark! 😉😊

[@johntatum1951]

Yep, something really corrupt going on with the Suns refs in that first playoff game...no foul for putting long finger nails in someone's eyes???? That is so terrible...and you know if was intentional.

[@Stephen-fe8bq]

@johntatum1951 Yep! If she had lost her eyesight! I think 🤔 that she could sue the league for not protecting her! They didn't suspend Kennedy for a game! Which they absolutely should have! 🤨🤬

[@garymoore2535]

A player runs the length of the court successfully sinks a bucket without being noticably impeded and a + 1 foul is called. Two players have a bit of push and shove .......both ejected, players leave the bench ALL ejected. A player side swipes a player to the floor from behind when the ball is not even in play or sticks their claws in someone's eye or karate chops someone's face, ...... crickets. Coach spots a blatant foul that is not called & requests a review, you cannot have a review ! WTF ? If the Refs are not on the take, they bloody well should be because there really is no other rationale explanation and I hate to think they are getting it that wrong free of charge 🙈

[@Stephen-fe8bq]

@garymoore2535 it's crazy 🤪

[@InverselyComplicated-ve3ls]

She's the biggest draw in the league, why would the league conspire against her when she's getting big television ratings? That doesn't make logical sense. You just have to accept the fact that she's not good enough to compete with the elite players in the league.

[@tlsvd5842]

I never watched wnba until this year because of Caitlin Clark

[@lucetothebridge]

Just like those millions of people inside and outside the US 🙂

[@juliuskurtz8143]

CC and Iowa was beating the regular march madness. Shecgot people tune the polish turd the WNBA

[@tb5928]

We know , you’re white 😏

[@kenyonangeletti2909]

So🤦🏾‍♂️ turn your TV off cause she just got swept 🧹 see you next season.

[@marcelmarshall4240]

And the viewership will go back to normal ..regardless of her..because it is a bad product. The hype will die and the substance will be left..and the substance of WNBA basketball is just not strong. Bad product.

[@johnmccabe7645]

STREET. the street is dirty, the street is small minded, the street is shallow ego, and the street can't trim a false eyelash to save their butts. I want nothing to do with street.

[@sunshinefactory2402]

These women are haters! Caitlin is GOOD! They can't hold a candle to her skills! SORRY!

[@warrenpuckett4203]

well she was making them work too hard. Seen times like that in the Army. Followed by let the men do it. Yes the part that makes them sweat, let the men do it.

[@JT-he8xi]

A bunch of insecure , jealous , hags who hate that a person whose skin tone is lighter than theirs and has greater skills than them , can't appreciate the fact that they just screwed themselves out of any positive recognition and endorsements worth probably thousands of dollars if not millions! Oh well! Nothing like allowing hate to stop you for being blessed in a good way.

[@peterstaehlin]

Dear Mr. Whitlock, you have summed up the whole thing and I agree with you 100%. I live in Switzerland. I became aware of Ms. Catlin Clark and the WNBA via X and started watching the games. I regret that discussions about racism and politics are suddenly taking place. I think sport connects us all. I want to watch basketball to feel joy. If this doesn't stop, I will turn my back on the WNBA.

[@thunder5x]

It's nice to see a positive review of anything these days. Hats off to Jason Whitlock for a straight shooting no bullshit piece of journalism.

[@Saladandchops]

Agree, classy guy.

[@btown94703]

​@Saladandchops He is one sided For his base. 95 percent for non anything black. It has nothing to do with race. No true. Ok 90 percent anti-black.

[@DerrickBrown-f6g]

It's amazing how Jason has gotten back into all of you suckers good graces after thoroughly trashing CC a few videos ago and because his subscribers were headed south he's reeled you' ll back in.And you talking about straight shooting journalism all l ever see him trash is Black people and you'll love it

[@webeducation]

If Caitlin left the WNBA everyone would be happy. That itself is just sad. Lack of inclusion.

[@penkima4923]

Many of the racists would be happy hearing the news. But Caitlin is the league. The exposure would plummet to half, the money coming in, and the fan interest. Everyone wouldn't be happy next season.

[@galumpher8107]

They hate her because she's wholesome.

[@arlypaulmigueldamuy5221]

And they're toxic.

[@Cerise243]

You hated the WNBA ......long before you even knew who CATLIN CLARK was

[@lightinacandle78-y2b]

Clark is as wholesome as spoiled milk!!~!

[@benjaminireland7096]

you mean whlte

[@thinking6307]

They are toxic....because they can see she can become a stone cold killer.

[@scotthendricks8273]

"dressed up appropriately, mostly as women." Best WNBA quote of all time!!!!!!.

[@FredBerger11.11]

Bam 👍🏼👍🏾

[@jamie49868]

It no longer matters. The fans are now gone. See you when the CC and the Fever tip off...that is if CC is there. If not, the league, the players, and all the money will slip back into irrelevancy. Good luck.

[@JaisJCCohen]

agreed!

[@Cerise243]

Nobody is going to beg you racist to stay

[@JaisJCCohen]

@@Cerise243 it's not about color it's about talent.

[@Cerise243]

@@JaisJCCohen There's been plenty of talent in the WNBA for the last 28 years Conservatives didn't care until it was a white girl from IOWA Because IOWA resprents the middle of the country or some other crap.... If CATLIN CLARK was from California or Washington state No way in hell would conservative media latch on to her

[@lightinacandle78-y2b]

@@JaisJCCohen IT ALL about color, because if Clark was black you wouldn't be here!

[@RobertoTheOriginalManFromTheA]

Again..the WNBA fell off because it became a activist league...as said by the former owner of the Atlanta Dream...But CC brought fans back to it...And she made a hell of run with the Fever..from not really being accepted from her teammates to leading them into the playoffs..as a collective team

[@happyinhi7192]

Exactly!

[@martincull4914]

Jason, this is a brilliant analysis. You are fearless and calling out the injustice Caitlin had to endure this season. I hope next season she walks away from the WNBA and just plays overseas where she will be appreciated.

[@John_Malloy]

I must have missed the part where he talked about the refs.

[@kBY1984]

Yea this was worst than Hank Aaron's treatment 😂😂😂😂 Shut up and quit bitching

[@franklinhadick2866]

I agree, she is in physical danger here, go to Europe.

[@mcottton1338]

6:23 6:28

[@50gary]

NO! Never run away from a fight, Never! She'd be viewed as a quitter, and someone who couldn't make it in the WNBA.

[@amybarlow3045]

CC has been through a crucible. Loved the way the Fever came together. Love Erica Wheeler and K Mitchell, Boston, Hull, and the rest. They all stood up for each other under difficult circumstances.

[@Rick9482]

I want this league to fail.....truly, I just want it to go away. I canceled my league pass before the end of the second playoff game. I just tried to watch on my league pass and just couldn't get my interest up to continue watching. I hope to keep that lack of caring to next year and I can forget about the WNBA and Catlin Clark forever. I'm done! I can't stand the level of hate against this stunning young woman who just wants to play ball.

[@pjfan173]

Once Caitlyn earns over 100 million dollar, then I’d like to see the league collapse

[@vincente4570]

🙄👎🏿

[@Rick9482]

@@pjfan173 I'd like her to go to Europe and forget about this league. I know she won't cause she's not filled with hate but I want the WNBA to suffer.

[@chriscampbell499]

This league has failed since its inception. The NBA has subsidized its entire existence.

[@pjfan173]

@@chriscampbell499 The WNBA and probably most of its players believe they deserve to have a league and have other people pay its bills. WNBA = Welfare National Basketball Association

[@breakthroughmadeinusa9184]

If I was Caitlin Clark I would explore options other than the WNBA.

[@shines22]

Europe

[@deanhays6115]

Australia

[@wadedante226]

👍🏽👌🏾👍🏽

[@williamboyle8918]

Belize or Montana

[@Lee-tq4si]

The WNBA is an activist league. Clark brings an audience that focuses on basketball. Just one of the reasons why league activists hate her. I hope Clark stays in the WNBA and at Indy. She could’ve easily transferred to UConn, SC or LSU, but she stayed at Iowa. Leading Iowa to 2 straight NCAA finals was its own reward and made her bigger than life. As a rookie, she’s off to a great start to do the same at Indy!

[@a1000island]

So you think these people in these comments care about basketball? Saying you hope the ratings drop and I'm done with the wnba calling it a thug league and so on. These people care about seeing some mid looking white girl be good at something they were told to pay attention to She's relatable to mid looking white people is all That has to be it I've never seen a more emotional group of people in life And no offense in calling her mid but I think of she was hot women at least wouldn't care so much because that's how they are for whatever reason

[@aaroncunningham5381]

If CC does not return next season, the WNBA will go back to their lack of popularity status. Good luck, WNBA.

[@RandyGabbert]

I can honestly say that before this season I have never watched one second of WNBA basket ball, but I did this year and all because of Caitlin Clark. Now that she's out of the playoffs I won't see another game this year. I'm not sure at this point if I will bother to try and watch any next season after the way the league, officials and some players treated her this year, it was disgraceful and I don't believe I can support it, even in a small way!

[@chrisle2674]

new fans are the problem you all thought you were going to bring old school Trump loving NASCAR to the W and you lost

[@eddieb7001]

@@chrisle2674😂😂😂you must have not made it past the 4th grade 😂😂😂

[@andreww1225]

What are you even spewing about?😂 the problem is you racist fans and players who hate white people and you proved it with the way you act towards CC.

[@blackbrother4827]

So. Zoid

[@jamie49868]

@@chrisle2674 Wow! Proof that you can't fix stupid. Good luck in life, you are going to need it.

[@johnmccabe7645]

CAITLIN is global.

[@wescardwell1912]

CC is too good for this league. She needs a better and level playing field to develop her talent to the next level.

[@CalvinJonesComposer]

Yes, most of the LGTBQ WNBA "women" should just take up mud wrestling instead where they would be happier and clean up the sport of Basketball.

[@shines22]

She should play in Europe

[@Paolo1964]

Respect for unbiased reporting.

[@AWD1001]

Good Man Mr. Whitlock, your integrity is much appreciated. Thank You

[@penkima4923]

A violent assault played a part in CC's exit. I don't think Whitlock emphasized that enough. And the same was happening along the season. The NBA also has the same problem.

[@imhappapp7572]

He doesn't have any, but his take on this is spot on.

[@daj3282]

Lol

[@rsb512]

The WNBA is much more violent and against white players especially Clark then the NBA is against white players.

[@saltybrackishfresh]

She ended up being the best WNBA player of all time😂😂 and exposed the league

[@iwejun]

Watch the ratings drop.

[@ddale20]

And the money and plane rides stop!

[@kingbakare870]

Not really. Las Vegas sold out, lynx sold out, liberty selling out. They are watching their team play n win

[@TheJimmyClip]

Not even 60% capacity now. The talent and star of the league is out, and the new fans are out as well. Back to obscurity with the trash leftovers....

[@Zippadeedoodaa-nt8om]

Sad when you gotta lie to make a point.

[@tuckerj456]

​@@kingbakare870nobody cares anymore

[@spongebobsquarepants2878]

Thank you sir! So very well said!

[@XxXx-wj6qk]

Ratings about to plummet in the WNBA. THEN, reality will set in.

[@kingbakare870]

No not really

[@davym3195]

@@kingbakare870 Yes, really.

[@sergeantmasson3669]

@@kingbakare870 Delusional much?

[@DarrenKastl]

​@@kingbakare870Oh, Contraire my poor long lost soul,,,, I know that CC drew sell out crowds at opposing teams arena's, most ever at some places. Before CC, the women rode coach and now, charted services have put into play. Take out CC, and that and this stuff doesn't exist.

[@mstrdiver]

Essentially you are saying, no Caitlin, no charter flights. Back to riding the bus. 🚃 🚉

[@DavidCarlson-b8h]

Now the WNBA goes back in the tank. Adrienne Ross says like you, the WNBA does not care if they go back into obscurity.

[@robertspengler9981]

Jason, Just a thank you for an excellent analysis of the team, the year, the pressure on Catlin and thus the team members, etc. I could see it was also from the heart and clearly spot on from my perspective. You are tops, man. Thank you.

[@thinking6307]

Likewise robert.

[@briankapitbahay3096]

Way to go Jason, Great comments and observations. Thanks

[@pbear6251]

I would be interested in the size of the audience the WNBA from now until the end of the playoffs.

[@deandreray3500]

Who cares life will go on like the Olympics she is god!

[@joemaxie4468]

ZERO

[@juliashaw8268]

Me too

[@mstrdiver]

Attendance at games will drop because the Fever with Clark have been eliminated early and possibly by design to accommodate 'legacy' players.

[@InfamousFunkster]

Just go checkout tickets for sale for the Sunday liberty aces game. You can purchase whole rows. Lower level half court seats are WIDELY available. You can easily get groups of 8, 9, 10 tix for really good seats. That should tell you everything you need to know about the product on its own

[@arthurmink8481]

The way the officiating manipulated the games against caitlin was pathetic And when her eyes got poked, that girl should have been carried out in cuffs!!!!!!!

[@Rose_Smidt]

Im from Oz with half indiginous family. We never heard of the WNBA until i saw KZbin clips of CC. We have watched every Fever game since about mid-season when we discovered her. Even bought NIKE CC T-shirt. What we didnt realise initially is what a toxic wasteland the WNBA players, refs and officials attitudes were. We have zero interest in any other team because of the racism, jelousy and downright hate filled narrative they have for CC. In my 50yrs of watching pro sports, I've never seen such a collective wasteland of performers (because none of them are professional in any aspect) self congratulating themselves on hate served. This attitude is more than a turn off, its actually toxic for the human soul if you dare let it in by allowing their darkness on your screens. Please dont let the WNBA bad spirit into your families sacred space. Watch Fever and CC, then press red button. See you all next season. We will be there with our #22 shirts on. ❤

[@tammyboon6259]

Where is Oz?!?!

[@anthonybutt2453]

@tammyboon6259 Australia mate. 👍

[@rickbrewer8507]

@@tammyboon6259 Australia's nickname.

[@cmoneyno5]

I absolutely loved watching CC and her Iowa teammates

[@jsholmes03]

Female pettiness on full display for all to see like always, first time most people have seen it. Not choosing her for Olympics is part of the same problem.

[@murrayclarke2171]

What a great commentary. Bang on brother!!

[@kirkpeters8043]

Rudyard Kipling on maturity: "If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs and blaming it on you."

[@tammyboon6259]

WOW, that's a good & very insightful!

[@rickbrewer8507]

"Then you will be a (wo)man."

[@leenorman5413]

great show thanks

[@BrianWestberg-h5r]

NBA should pull funding and let’s see what happens 😂😂😂

[@lazaruslazuli6130]

NBA is 50% owners of the WNBA.

[@wadedante226]

They'll be working at Save a lot ..I hope WNBA fold... It's a MARXIST / LESBIAN LEAGUE..

[@christophersmith8316]

Wnba is dead with the funding

[@ResolUloseR]

Diana Taurasi got her 6th gold medal...while SITTING ON THE BENCH. Thats her legacy..

She is a winner

[@flurryX]

Lol lol lol

[@Kandiplaces]

My theory is that Taurisi blocked CC from the Olympics so that CC could never match that Olympic record of 6.

[@sergeantmasson3669]

J, how is Taurasi a winner when her butt is warming the bench?

[@brianpunter8471]

Tarusi has won a championship at every level that she played on. She is a winner

[@davidhill5897]

I never paid any attention to the WNBA until Caitlin Clark. I’m not prone to listening or watching days of our lives or soap operas in general. But Caitlin Clark elevates every one around her. Professional, excellence of play and character and not petty and drama filled. I won’t watch again until she’s back on the paint. As for the rest of the WNBA? Grow up! Or not.

[@legatipeni3242]

Thank you! Great video!

[@omxsks]

Why does the fact that the WNBA team beat the US Olympic team before they headed to France ever come up. In essence CC won the gold before the Olympic team ever left. lol

[@lightinacandle78-y2b]

The WNBA team won but it had NOTHING to do with Clark, she played horribly!!!!

[@johnjohnnston3498]

@@lightinacandle78-y2b She set records in it.

[@lightinacandle78-y2b]

@@johnjohnnston3498 Yeah off Of someone else, she was shooting bricks so she passed to someone else, scared to shoot. Could not buy a point!!!

[@Ninety2boss]

Glazing lol. Go look up her stats during that game. Angel Reese “In ESsEnce” win a gold medal too⁉️

[@silviavoss6411]

The fever team out played them

[@Jim-wr9iz]

Jason, you are my new favorite YT sports content creator. We are totally aligned in thought about everything regarding the Fever, CC22, and the W. Not to mention our thoughts on EDub and AB. I'm subscribed and enjoying your channel.

[@Exile-db6fj]

Just imagine dealing with one narcissist. It's exhausting. Now imagine dealing with a narcissistic institution... It's insanity... Hats to the Fevers. Tough, classy, and just straight ballers

[@happyinhi7192]

Absolutely spot on!

[@CindyTeague-x6p]

Well said

[@Robert-ud4zk]

After watching CC playing college basketball as a respected player. It’s been so hard watching WNBA assault

[@deejaydiabolic]

This will be the reality for Caitlin for many years unfortunately. This negative trash attitude that thrives in the W is deeply rooted and is going nowhere.

[@charliefortin555]

Jason, thanks for being the credible voice on all this.

[@gsaugust]

Love hearing your takes on culture and politricks, thank you Jason.

[@betinStellarB]

Indiana Fever needs 2 players, 1 defender who has tough leadership, to defend Caitlin Clark, and a scorer to help Boston would be a plus,

[@Trexx1982]

I guess she need help like lbj

[@thegoatudontknow]

she was fouled every postion no calls refs and sides dstroyed thier future

[@lightinacandle78-y2b]

she fouled and pushed off and hit players and no calls were made. The refs and Sides will be okay!!

[@peterhammer6915]

@@lightinacandle78-y2b whaattt??

[@a1000island]

I SAW IT TO SHE WAS FOULED EVERYTIME SHE DOUBLED THE BALL AND IT HIT THE FLOOR

[@thegoatudontknow]

@@lightinacandle78-y2b lol nah they play off support dead back to nothing .. worthless league .. poke in the eye not a call lol . That’s a flagrant 1 and suspension she was awarded after an actual crime! lol literally.. she was fouled almost 67 times last game .. she will still out perform all the players she is Jordan sided will be fired in a year and the player who stabbed her in the eye and was rewarded is only famous cause cc .. and it’s for violence

[@ThePrayinmantiz]

Caitlin pushed off and had many calls go her way stop crying already it's getting old...😭😭😭

[@democratpartyhistory6660]

Insightful! Thanks

[@closequarters4575]

Spot on about AB. She seems like such a nice person.

[@23kyd49]

He’s speaking the truth, she’s a complete phenom. Everybody knows who she is and her talent is unmatched.

[@Buckeye1949]

The real reason?! You mean besides being intentionally blinded and beaten?!

[@Sea_Dog44]

Jason, incredible commentary and spot on. I’m not your casual sports fan. I’ve coached another sport for 50+ years from youth club to 30+ years at the Division I level to the Olympic level. I watched both Cheryl Miller and Cynthia Cooper at USC. I knew both of them personally. I love basketball because I played it growing up and throughout my adult years I didn’t coach it so I could enjoy just being a fan. I was in SoCal during the Wooden years and showtime basketball with the Lakers. I became aware of Caitlin Clark in her senior year at Iowa. I took her amazing shooting skill for granted but it was her passing artistry and her understanding of basketball that claimed my coaching soul. I was, also, very aware of the time and work ethic that it took to develop and hone those skills from a very early age. I had never watched a WNBA game until Caitlin Clark came into the league with the Indiana Fever. After watching a few games I was absolutely horrified and disgusted by the treatment of Clark. I don’t mind tough defense but the defense on Clark wasn’t basketball. It was a purposeful premeditated physical assault on her throughout the entire league. Even worse than this assault was the realization that she had no protection. Her teammates didn’t know how to deal with it. The officiating crews turned a blind eye to the assault. Even with all of the flagrant fouls directed at Caitlin the commissioner’s office did nothing. The one comment by Englebert that stays with me is "the controversy is good for the league because it creates fan and media interest". Are you kidding me. This combined with the incredibly biased and terrible officiating opened the flood gates for more physical abuse of Clark. The exclamation point on the season was Carrington’s purposeful eye gouge of Caitlin’s right eye. Those fingernails could have ended Clark’s career right there. By the end of the season including the 2 playoff games I could no longer watch the Fever games because I was just fed up and frustrated by the entire unprofessional behavior of the WNBA. The sad reality is that the addition of a straight white female who is an incredibly talented basketball player to the WNBA has exposed the sick underbelly of the WNBA that is infected with jealousy, envy, immaturity and deep seated racism. No player should ever be subjected to the abuse both mentally and physically that has been directed at Caitlin Clark and, yet, she has incredibly stayed above it. She never criticizes anyone. She is the MVP of the league. She is the best women’s basketball player in the USA and the entire world. She is an incredible joy to watch. The WNBA aka BWLL needs to clean house starting with the commissioner’s office and the officiating crews. In 2025 the first flagrant foul on Clark needs to be followed up with an immediate ejection, suspension and a hefty fine. The message must be sent to all players and coaches that the physical assault on Clark will be met with severe consequences and won’t be tolerated. If these changes take place and basketball is played with fairness to the game, I and many fans all over the world will enjoy watching the games without worrying about the well being of Caitlin Clark.

[@mikeshaw6860]

Who cares WNBA sucks didn't watch it in the beginning or will I watch it towards the end. Enjoy your vacation CC 😂

[@marcioaso]

I'm Brazilian. Discovered her yesterday and just now I finally know who she is. I'm my country we don't care much about basketball in general, but we did for some time in the 90s. For lots of time, Oscar was the big name of the sport in here, and during the 80s was the name associated with the sport. But then Hortência and Paula won the 1991 pan-american games (in Cuba, against the Cubans), the 1994 world championship, and got the bronze in Atlanta. Hortência, in particular, really became Brazil's sweetheart, everybody STILL loves her... she got even her own photoshoot in Playboy! :D (Yeah, a Brazilian thing with celebrities) She inspired lots of young girls to play the sport and TVs to start transmitting basketball games. This whole CC story really reminds me of how we used to see our girls. Warriors that would fight against all odds with their talent. No wonder she is winning hearts. I've seem some of her plays and she's the highlight of the games even as a rookie. The script and the talent is there! I know that US is in another planet compared to basketball in Brazil, but I hope that this girl will be able to not only break all records but also to be loved as much as we love our girls here.

[@dansullivan8968]

Men behavior is different from women, when dominated did male players poke out Bird's eye? Or did they step up? Women need stronger guidelines than men in sports simply based on observing WNBA.

[@sqoobie]

ya stop hiring criminal thugs as players. that simple.

[@tammyboon6259]

The simple fact that the women are allowed to have their nails long or done is absolutely unprofessional & dangerous! Sorry having you're nails done isn't a race thing, to say that the women in the W should not be able to!

[@penkima4923]

@@tammyboon6259 Long finger nails isn't the thing here. CC was assaulted in all kinds of ways along the season, including tackles and trips, and different dirty plays. There are laws for those, that shouldn't be just ignored. And that goes beyond the basketball rulebook.

[@Socializedbyantisocials]

There no worst victimizer than people who feel their victims.

[@dudleycruse6024]

Catlin will be bigger next year! It took her team about 10 games to get started! Imagine what the Fever can do next season!

[@chuckcribbs3398]

No they won’t because the entire league is against her, including the refs. It’s rigged. They hate her. CC should leave and go play in Europe and let the ghetto league play for peanuts.

[@penkima4923]

Depends on her health. She's taking hits that look like could put her onto the injury list for a while. They really are violent assaults. I don't think stuffing long finger nails right into the eye is going to be healthy done several times.

[@wagonweel4200]

Only if there is an enforcer to protect her. I hope she leaves to play in Europe before she suffers a permanent injury.

[@MarkRichter-j2l]

why would anyone support the wnba after this season....BUT I'LL ALWAYS WATCH/SUPPORT CC

[@KevanHillsaxman]

Why the hell would I waste my time just to watch a bunch of predominantly lesbians playing basketball 🏀? My only reason for watching when I did this year was totally because of CC!!

[@TheJimmyClip]

Most of us are only here to watch CC.

[@paulkolesar9521]

Hey, the whole world watched that fever game, what do you think they thought about the way CC was treated by the refs? Remember they have their own commentators in their languages and it would be interesting to hear how they adressed the missed fouls on CC.

[@JP-pz5zh]

Great point- I’d like to hear what sports fans outside the US say.

[@CHRISTOPHERSTEELE-un1yy]

FOLLOWED Brady; no one else; Followed Tiger; no one else; Followed Ali; no one else. I will follow Caitlin Clark; don't care to watch anyone else. I am listening to podcasters because of her; NEVER heard of podcasters before CC; THIS GUY (Jason Whitlock) IS BECOMING ONE OF MY FAVORITES. Thank You Caitlin Clark for taking me to something new.

[@lantose]

It’s almost a miracle she never missed a game for injury! No one else on the Fever team got slammed like CC, and the other teams thought it was funny! It just shows they have no moral character and appreciation of real talent, as she was easily one of the best players in the league, though not the best! I believe, barring injury, she will become the best as time goes on! After the newest record set for a rookie last night, I believe she now has 9 or 10 for the year now! That in itself, is a record I believe. I will check that out.

[@pattibond2342]

As a fan, it's been exhausting. Way too much Drama. I said "once the Fever are out; I'm out"! Carrington, Thomas', Mabrey's actions in these last too games, Absolutely PATHETIC. I disagree about Sides. She And Dunn Need to be Fired. This is Professional level basketball, and Sides in Unqualified. She Never improved; the player's did. Sides is Still making the Same mistskes that she did in the beginning of the season. No Timeouts, while the game got out of hand; Poor rotation; slowing the pace, Etc She Never seems to learn. She held this team back. This isn't a recreational sport for them; its their career.

[@JohnVillarias-ry9ms]

CC22, is the UNIVERSE,THE PLANET IN BASKETBALL SPORTS,TRUTH REALLY HURT ALL THE HATERS, ESPECIALLY WNBA VETS😂😂😂

[@rsb512]

No matter how good they are as players they were irrelevant and could not lift the w one little white girl from Iowa did because she plays like steph f****** Curry. That's the difference.

[@alicecub1]

And this is why I continue to watch your podcast you make sense a and speak truth

[@brianlockwood9088]

quite early in the season, when i saw how fast kelsey mitchell is, i said this could be the best backcourt in the league. when coach sides gave the reins to caitlin, and opponents started blitzing her, and kelsey started hitting at a high clip from deep, and aliyah started dishing in the 4-3 left by the double team of clark, i clearly saw this trio as the fever version of steph, klay, and draymond circa 2014. coach sides and her staff need to take a week long seminar in running the warriors offense where draymond has perfected the 4-3, the warriors spring screeners for easy layups, and steph gets free for wing and corner treys all game long. these three women are tailor made for it and the fever will be unstoppable. no more caitlin standing around when she gives up the ball, no more aliyah looking for someone to pass to in the 4-on-3. they will be unstoppable.

[@barryeck4183]

Exactly. They have to use the screen game more effectively. They depend too much on getting their own shots. They are good at it but getting easier shots would help greatly.

[@InfamousFunkster]

Just look how good they are now with doing all that unnecessary work to create shots. Imagine how deadly they can get if they smooth out the offense. The more efficient they run the more the fun

[@thinking6307]

Dam Right brian! GREAT advice and analysis!!!!!

[@sueburford7806]

Coach Sides hasn't got the right make up. Assistants run lookout for the coach bringing things to their attention and bonding on a personal level. Coaches are no ones friend and have to pull the hard lever. She can't watch decide and implement in a proactive way to be given this team again. You have to know your best combinations and not deviate unless injury or fouls makes you

[@ChattMOC]

Great segment Mr. Whitlock. I enjoy your perspective and fairness.

[@ronaldkrol5833]

I have watched basketball (and from Indiana!) for 65 years and this is my first for the WNBA because of Clark. I tried a couple times before but missed layups, no dunking, self indulgent entitled players, and the simple fact that they don't play at the same level as the NBA pretty much quelled any interest. BUT Clark is transcendent, compelling and a magical player to watch and it ain't cuz of the color of her skin. I personally would put her in the category of a Muhammad Ali, Tiger Woods or Bird and Magic for what she will do for the sport. She also makes all the clickbait, jealous and racial nonsense evaporate with her play on the court-the eyes of an angel and the heart of an assassin. The Fever and Clark will improve next year (defense Caitlin!) maybe pick up a Satou Sabally and have Sides on a short leash (Krauskopf is coming!) and I'm betting the Sky, Mercury and Suns don't win a game against her next year. Extraordinary talent, dignity and class. You go girl!

[@lightinacandle78-y2b]

🥱🥱🥱

[@_Dismal_Coconut]

I'm new to the WNBA, and I find it disgusting that some players exhibit such extreme hatred.

[@Zippadeedoodaa-nt8om]

I hope the WNBA finally goes away.

[@antwongreene1653]

Why??????

[@tammyboon6259]

​@@antwongreene1653B/c it's the unprofessional league in sports!!!

[@antwongreene1653]

@@tammyboon6259 how, because everyone doesn't worship Caitlin. I'm a fan of hers, but she's not the whole league

[@Zippadeedoodaa-nt8om]

What bothers me is the league itself turned it into a black vs white issue. They tried to turn it into a Bird vs Magic narrative. They cry racism then make it about race.

[@chriscampbell499]

@@antwongreene1653 She's the one that's bring in all of the fans, so yes, she IS the league. QUit hating white people.

[@woodstockorientalrugcleani430]

I quite appreciate your coverage!

[@MrMSBranham]

Sadly, the WNBA would rather have fewer people at arenas to watch their games than most high schools and maintain their high visibility profile as social justice warriors than actually play the kind of basketball that people want to watch and will fill up seats to see. I suppose as long as their business model is to act as the NBA's charity donation it works for them.

[@jamie49868]

The NBA, at some time will cut them off. I can't wait.

[@LightStreak567]

No, they want to revive the "Men don't support women sports" agenda. With Caitlin dominating the WNBA, it kills their narrative.

[@vincente4570]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 yall funny. It’s sad that Caitlin crazies like yall don’t pay attention to the real issues. One being that yall use Caitlin Clark to only watch women’s basketball and ignore the other 9 players on the court. Also if you read the comments. Yall collectively coddle her to the point that she doesn’t make mistakes and can’t ever do wrong. By the way, all Caitlin Clark fans aren’t real basketball fans anyway. So why complain about women’s basketball at all🤦🏿‍♂️

[@sueburford7806]

You dont solve a problem by targeting ONE incredible player who unfortunately happens to be white. If one of "your" players went to Europe to play and was physically targeted ...perforated eardrum sideswoped in the head too many times to count,,had her feet taken out from under her having her landing space encroached...by the way thats a flagrant ....poked in the eye with fake acrylic nails....I didn't even know I hit her...strange that... Don't talk about the bigger issues...this isn't about that..its about a small percentage OF WNBA players having such huge chips on their shoulders about many things not associated with basketball and probably rooted in the economics of their lives and struggling families. The WNBA is now a multicultural sport and as such is or should be INCLUSIVE .

[@chriscampbell499]

@@jamie49868 After what we witnessed, I think NOW would be a good time.

[@redtesta]

On point Jason. So very true. Really breaking it down, making it simple with facts, its so true. In college, she didnt say anything. Her game spoke for it all and her game broke massive amount of records. Came into the WNBA broke records never said one thing. Humble all of it. We live in very sad times. Say it how it is and the people dont want to hear the truth.

[@finfrog3237]

Hard to carry/lead a team with a bad eye. Hope she finds success in a good environment.

[@trusttruth6097]

What is wrong with you. The Refs have allowed her to be Constantly Fouled All year. So many people Complicit in this her Abuse. Physically and mentally. I Hope she does Not try to play in the WNBA again. This has been sickeningly unbelievable how Depraved the attacking and undermining of Clark has been.

[@thinking6307]

Yeah..and some one else mentioned that Jason didn't mention the officiating this season..? So blatant...what's up Jason?

[@Greg-fi3op]

You explain it so simple and correct I’m a new wnba fan.. Amazed by watching all of games.. All because of that Carlin girl

[@manpassnthru]

Preach on, brother! CC deserves our appreciation, as do her teammates. May they all be blessed for the joy & love they've allowed us this season.

[@pobedapatsfan]

.......BOYCOTTING THE WNBA PLAYOFFS

[@weeble5933]

Only reason them girls treat her like that is because they don't have the talent she has. They don't have any class no respect and the furthest thing from a professional. Catlin could sit on the bench in a empty gym and people would pay to watch her just sitting there holding a ball thinking about playing a game. She is the absolute symbol of Talent, Hard Work , Respect, and a Professional at the highest level possible. She is the female BIRD!!.

[@scottbarnett6702]

Agreed 100%on Aaliyah and Erica…Jason!!!

[@jeffsullivan6534]

You have knocked this out of the park all year! Thank you sir.

[@ThomasDavis-l9v]

Clean it up .Get a. Code of ethics for league. Start with a fine. ,2nd fine 1/2 your salary 3 game suspension. 3rd done. Lifetime suspension. Fire referees. It will stop immediately

[@Tony-pk6ql]

Caitlin Clark should play in Europe and leave the WNBA with their bus transport, empty stadiums and blatant racism.

[@aaronhuff2813]

The fact she always takes the high road, always bounces back, keeps working on her game, only ever says good things about her opponents, it's infuriating that no one in the league had her back. Don't they understand more eyes on their little league is also more eyes on their little "issues" . If I was a billionaire I'd offer her money not to play just so I can watch their little weak league rot and I'm a Seattle Storm fan. Well now I'm just out.

[@daveb-4uy]

Jason, You just hit the hammer on the nail perfectly..Hopefully this is a learning lesson

[@robertluzader4306]

CC needs to go to Europe to play ball as the WNBA abused CC and she didn't deserve the shit and physical abuse. Tried to blind her in playoff game, black eyes give me a break. Lets see attendance for the remainder of the playoff games. Get back on the bus ladies as you don't deserve to ride in style.. You have none.

[@scottsoward]

This is an exceptional take, well balanced and objective. Jason's analysis focus' on objective facts, without being influenced by woke social or political trends. It's refreshing to see an honest review that stays true to evaluating talent and individuals on merit. Excellent job! ---

[@sorola]

A Star is Born in WNBA and the veteran players can’t handle it. History will judge the Intentional Violence towards a Phenomenon CC.

[@Willard-l7t]

Very well said Jason!

[@charlesax8140]

She needs to leave this league and go to the European league, this league doesn't want her, from the players, coaches, and the refs

[@dionnash2478]

You nailed this

[@Chipcen]

The leadership and players need to realize they are hurting the future of the league by not embracing new talent. The idea that a rookie isn’t supposed to outshine the veterans shows they are not ready to move forward. It was the same mindset that collapsed many great companies like IBM, Sears, JC Penney and others from being giants in their fields to bankruptcy. They didn’t keep up with the times because of their own arrogance and now the WNBA management and players are doing the same. The quote Lead, Follow, or Get Out of the Way comes to mind. It means “Lead, follow, or get out of the way” is a phrase that means that, in a situation where people are working, you need to follow the dynamics involved or not engage with the project in the first place. Therefore, you should either lead, follow, or get out of the way.

[@josephkocon650]

Brother Jason! G-D bless you brother! YOU got it right and thank you for laying the "cards on the table!"