WNBA 'Fans' TURN ON Erica Wheeler After Her Exit Interview...

[@boxingandbulldogs6341]

I was so impressed by Erica Wheeler’s personality and humanity from the very beginning. She’s the one who was losing her job and yet there she was on draft night leading the cheers for Caitlin Clark. This is almost unheard of in professional sports. Very, very rare. She’s been a great teammate all year and I hope she’s still with the Fever when all the success comes…and it will come!

[@wmofmys]

I totally agree. I love her energy!

[@MsRotorwings]

Well said. She earned her salary more for her leadership on the sidelines, not on the court.

[@bobvanderbeek8829]

biggest troll the interviewer (s)

[@ART19513]

Erica is a leader on and off the court. A true professional and humanitarian. Erica keeping the noise out!!

[@plhpac]

@@MsRotorwingsI agree! At the first of the season, I did not understand when I discovered her salary. She won me over big time! I love the TikToks where Lexie wears her game day fit! I love her energy! I love that she has CC’s back! I loved in the game when she went after Dijonai. I especially love her quote about not letting hate get into their locker room/building! It was awesome that Kelsey referenced being professional…. They displayed way more professionalism than Alyssa Thomas.

[@TC-hl1ws]

Mitchell and Wheeler, two awesome American's. Love them.

[@TexasPride62]

Wheeler has been a fan favorite. Her personality enegizes the fever and makes them fun. Hate to see anyone hating on her. She is also a big motivator and protector of CC.

[@daz97]

I can't name anyone else who would dare say I don't care about that online racism nonsense She's right it's all nonsense

[@CaitlinClark22andWillThrill22]

Erica wheeler is a Class Act and I give her a lot of credit for not paying attention to all the trolls on social media❤❤❤

[@SJcookiemonster]

She put a post up on insta with a quote saying silence is violence - she said she hates those kind of people! Erica is on the money ❤ she’s an absolute legend top notch character!

[@thomasespositio3139]

I have to say I wasn't a fan of hers the first 2/3 of the season but than she started to play better and the cherry on top of the cake was some hard fouls she gave in the 2nd game of the playoffs, hell the smallest person on the team getting fed up with the intentionally hard fouls playing enforcer, hear that Ms. Smith, Temi ,love her attitude and heart

[@KimMcCool-q1q]

I wasn’t too keen on Erica at the beginning of the year, but now I’m a huge fan. She’s a great athlete, teammate and person. Cheers to you, Erica. Wishing you the best in life. 💕💖

[@jeffreydevries2903]

It was a tough start but she has turned out to be a classy person.

[@verlchill333]

I LIKE ERICA WHEELER.

[@deannekiesser8542]

I remember AB stated earlier in the season she turned off Social media, I think the rest of the team did likewise....KM didn't even know what was said....so professional these ladies.

[@randyking9489]

Loved it when Wheeler knocked Dijonai Clawington down and put her arm around Caitlin, like "that one was for you babe"

[@JimbosliceLV]

That made me so proud of her =)

[@boxingandbulldogs6341]

Was that in game 2??

[@steve_22xy]

wow, didn't hear about that, what a teammate! I didn't watch the game, i thought that the refs would probably screw the Fever over again. respect to Wheeler for being a great friend to CC and great team leader

[@rarmai]

@@boxingandbulldogs6341yeah

[@ivvv24]

@@steve_22xywell thats exactly what the refs did good call lol

[@synchemist6462]

I came for Caitlin, and I stayed for Erica, Lexie, Aliyah, Katie Lou, Kelsey, Temi and the rest. I LOVE this team!!!!!!!

[@SusanZiegler-jv6gb]

And Dantas

[@cathygregory3443]

@@SusanZiegler-jv6gb Yes! I heard Dantas speak for the very first time this week, and I like her! Isn't it amazing -- all it takes to like a person is to get to know them! Or at least more often than not it is so. Thank you for remembering Dantas.

[@synchemist6462]

@@SusanZiegler-jv6gb Love her!!

[@CodyRG34]

I agree I completely got behind this team as a whole and cheered from my den until the last whistle. Unfortunately I do believe we’re going to see some changes and lose a few of the women we came to love but that’s sports.

[@heroby_default]

Yeah, as much as I didn't think she fit on the court early, it could have just been the way the coach used her. She's won me over as a fan. The energy she brings to the bench. Positive demeanor, and she's actually played some good minutes second half of season.

[@bradstafford1401]

Erica is freaking awesome. My most memorable moment of the Fever's season is still CC going towards the bench complaining about legit non-calls with choice expletives, Erica's eyes lighting up, then Erica stuffing a towel in Caitlin's mouth.

[@danncorbit3623]

The more I hear about her, the more I like Wheeler. I hope she is on the team next year,

[@cathygregory3443]

She offers vital intangibles that don't show up on the stat sheet. Maybe the stat sheet could be expanded to quantify the S tier people.

[@coachdre797]

That’s why you shouldn’t judge people by what you hear on the internet. Just hate that these fools troll in the name of CC cause she is nothing like that.

[@erikrichards5072]

That sounds like the way Norm Macdonald would say it. Agree with you.

[@SJcookiemonster]

I hope Wheeler stays with the fever, if she doesn’t I’ll follow and support her wherever she ends up ❤

[@angelamcdaniel849]

It appears there's some bright spots in the WNBA.

[@jefferylord3068]

Im a fan of Wheeler!!!!!

[@Stew1962]

This is why fever needed to fly private, could you imagine an airport full of trolls

[@sheilacoleman761]

Wheeler is such a sweetheart ❤️ trolls are ridiculous 😢

[@ypark2877]

Temi just flat out said, not talking about that….full stop nothing but that

[@BigBisk]

Temi doesn’t play games 😂

[@charlief6319]

Love EW-such a good leader for CC, and a great human being. Also have grown to respect Kelsey-she is such a good spark for the team, and very level-headed.

[@jollyj3285]

Erica's life story is so compelling... what strong young lady i hope she syays with Fever !! Even on coaching staff one day

[@lorawalker6847]

Class act from some awesome players, that should be given applause and cheers.

[@ravenstone366]

Kudos to Wheeler and a few others have been so so different then so many others, I really watched her yes because it was CC who drew to watch her go pro. I don't know but its like they want to suck to the fun out of everything... So many are so miserable about everything, yet you are playing a professional game thru certain times, because of your skill.. Yet its never good enough, so many are just narcissistic people this is so sad, dishonest, more just stirring the pot. This Color division BS needs to end, and stop handing down dislike from those whom walked before.... Racism is not dead, but it is on life support, kept alive by politicians, race hustlers and people who get a sense of superiority by denouncing others as 'racists'----Thomas Sowell

[@siimpleez]

Love Erica Wheeler. Temi and Erica did a sit down interview that came out a month ago and you got to hear her how she ended up in the league the unconventional way and was never drafted at first and didnt think she'd ever play pro and always tried to help take care of her mom and siblings before she took a chance to play basketball again then eventually ended up in the wnba along the way. She's always been grateful to even play. Edit: Interview was on WNBA channel called Off Top with Ari Chambers (S3, E2) featuring Erica Wheeler and Temi Fagbenle

[@cathygregory3443]

I'd love to hear that interview. Is it on the Fever site?

[@siimpleez]

@@cathygregory3443 It's on WNBA YT channel called "Off Top with Ari Chambers (S3, E2) featuring Erica Wheeler and Temi Fagbenle"

[@noprisonplanet]

E Dubbs is AMAZING and the Indiana Fever is a CLASS ACT!

[@Erich3966]

Is it just a coincidence that the person leveling this accusation is one of the dirtiest players in the league whose assist record Clark broke? Possibly a rhetorical question.

[@cathygregory3443]

Good one.

[@mariarivera4197]

Cause its the mean girls outlet. Good for her that she atays off of aocial media and that she didnt take the bait.

[@phillipmorris9847]

Didn't care for wheeler at start of season, but grew to absolutely love her.

[@LuStrangerIV]

By the end of the season, Wheeler became one of my favourite players in the league. Definitely a Class Act!!!

[@PaulRounds-l7c]

I want them to let Wheeler go because she is not a good fit for the scheme they should run, but as the season has progressed I have gained nothing but respect for Wheeler the person.

[@b-rad3681]

They need better players period lol , wheeler should be back with the team next season she’s the least of their problems , they need better players

[@scifi2688]

The Fever are mostly a young team and a high tempo style of play can be an advantage to wear out the more physical and slower teams. But there are moments or games that your team has to play a set offense or a defense that was allowed to set up or match up and you need a few players that can create their own shot. 2 way players are rare in today's game and requires high IQ at a younger age. Team chemistry is important so the game is easier to play as well as sacrificing personal stats to win. The WNBA has a lot of player movement, whether it's for higher salary or a more comfortable fit that uses their abilities or defines their roles so there's no confusion. Personally, I would prefer the WNBA move to cutout all the unnecessary rough stuff and shift back to a college style game. The women aren't playing above the rim like the men, so women can play a different style and still be entertaining and showoff their skills. It gets tiring to see elbows flying, closelines, hands that full facial a player that blows by you to stop them from scoring, hip checks, etc. This isn't MMA or UFC, so clean it up or thus I league will fold, especially if the NBA pulls it's funding of the WNBA.

[@randyemenhiser2573]

I'd like to see Wheeler get added to the coaching staff

[@CAB-u3q]

CC has a body guard. I don’t hear her complaining though but there must be a reason.

[@DarkAngel-zf3ck]

Carrington gouges Clark's eye. Mabrey and Carrington are seen celebrating this eye gouge. Mabrey mimics the eye gouge on Carrington. social media exposes this celebration. Sun fans say no this was just a Carmello 3 fingers to the dome 3-point celebration for Mabrey making a 3-point shot. Except Carmello 3 fingers to the dome 3-point celebration was on his own head not someone else's eye like Mabrey did to Carrington. Game 2: Once again social media shows Mabrey and Carrington celebrating. Mabrey is seen telling Carrington "POKE ME IN THE EYE" many times. Carrington does the Camello gesture to Mabrey's head. Mabrey has been in the league for 5 years. I have never seen her do the Carmello's 3 fingers to the dome 3-point celebration on herself or in conjunction with someone else. These are all actions to cover up there disgusting behavior and perpetuate a narrative that is a lie. Carmello 3 fingers to the dome 3-point celebration is not a thing in the WNBA.

[@ypark2877]

She seems like a genuine nice person.

[@SmigMc]

Call me a racist.I just say"maybe but I tend to hate everyone just the same"

[@danncorbit3623]

A false accusation of charity fraud is slander. It is very much against the law to do that. If the claim was put in writing it is libel. Either way, absurd.

[@TC-hl1ws]

What is the story behind this comment?

[@danncorbit3623]

@@TC-hl1ws Someone accused Erica Wheeler of charity fraud (pocketing donations). It was in the video commentary.

[@TC-hl1ws]

@@danncorbit3623 Thanks, I missed that.

[@StarTraffic-z1o]

Brett Favre and top Republican officials in Mississippi stole Welfare money and use it for other purpose. Favre build a volleyball court for his daughter with Welfare money. He sued Shannon Sharpe for libel and Sharpe won. Sharpe said, why is Brett Fave knowingly stealing from the poor when he is wealthy? ''

[@malebovinemanure]

I wonder if some of the players are talking their bullshit now hoping it will stir up enough controversy to make people watch the rest of the playoff games, because they damn well know they won't get the viewership numbers that the Fever get.

[@davidmathewson1088]

Hey Mick, thanks for explaining yourself in regards to you not jumping in definitively on one side of the fence or the other for hot topics (I had said earlier that you won't take a hard stand on controversial topics). I get now that you present your videos like a reporter would, with a little bit of opinion sprinkled in, rather than like some raging "hot take" artist. I get it, "Hot Take" shows on TV cause some of the drama out there and are getting old

[@coachdre797]

Really???? You must be new to the channel

[@TheDisruptiveOne]

Wheeler got a lot of abuse on twitter today.

[@gemanscombe4985]

Undeserved. To whom shall we attribute that abuse - Fever fans? CC22's? Sun's? WNBA's? A Russian troll farm? Posters on social media are anonymous. People can attribute as they wish but no one knows who these "fans" are. This entire subject is based on non-knowledge and convenient supposition.

[@cynthiawhite3945]

She sure did 😢

[@rcud1]

Earlier in the year Erica Wheeler had a jewelry thing for the players and I was amazed that someone would do something very thoughtful and original like that for her team. And she's done lots of things like that and she was one of Caitlins biggest supporter despite the fact CC basically took her job.

[@GregF-k7w]

Whoever asked Wheeler that question should be fired.

[@philipdawson7800]

Btw, the dude that's wanting to file the police report on CC & is buddies with A'ja AND Dawn Staley was arrested not that long ago for punching a child at a school. Real class person, I see...

[@BigBisk]

Drop the name 👀 I’m mosey lol

[@Chris23513]

Erica Wheeler has so much positive energy on the bench she is weclomed back as a cheerleader or maybe somesort of assistant coach... EW is an asset to the Fever just not so much on the court- its what she does off the court and on the bench that ment so much to this team- I hope you are back with the Fever in some sort of capacity.

[@SusanZiegler-jv6gb]

Wheeler is the bomb. She’d be great as the player relation staff member if she wants to trade her jersey for polo shirt.

[@johngibbons1012]

Erica wheeler told her fellow players to grow the hell up.

[@rondafun1]

I don’t believe for a second they didn’t know what she said, they knew. I respect them both. No hate. Love them both. Wheeler was getting revenge for Caitlin the other night.

[@IngerJDenny]

Thank you so much for this video. Would you be able to provide links to the various charities of EW (and any of the other Fever teammates)? I would love to support.

[@lenglish1264]

Erica is an awesome person and always acts professional. She has a great ❤. I'm just an old lady that has enjoyed watching these young women play B Ball. Love seeing the Fever mature as a team. Shout out to all the Fever players. And best to ignore idiot fans and trolls.

[@OKCowgirl]

EW, stay true to yourself, you are doing well, there are a lot of hateful people out there but real knows real, appreciate you and what you stand for, hope to see you next year 💯🔥

[@lanesplitter5685]

we are in a world where people doing well for themselves, like alyssa thomas, can't handle internet trolls...😂

[@reesebrowning5874]

You're not wrong. The product all of a sudden is the best part. Thank you CC

[@sueellenbuchanan735]

Love me some EW! It's so much fun watching her cheer when the ladies get to hoopin' You are right...she is the glue!

[@user-xn7tq1qh5r]

Fever should offer Wheeler a player- assistant coach position.

[@soniamallini3400]

Apoyó!!!

[@louiej6533]

Shoot out to Erica for being a Vet who had CC back. Love yo grind lil Sis from an O.G real street Ninja out Bay area

[@rebecca5161]

Love Erica Wheeler

[@bkbarth989]

Is there an Indiana Fever fan organization that can sue Thomas for slander?

[@michelleanyaehie9089]

She did not lie? so what are you suing for?

[@boxingandbulldogs6341]

@@michelleanyaehie9089Yes, she did. She stereotyped an entire fan base and called us all rac ists.

[@michelleanyaehie9089]

@@MP-bk5sf so why are you taking it so serious that's like yall fans calling AR fanbase ghetoo and not smart which I have seen comments but I know that does not apply to me so I ignore that even though I am a fan of AR and CC and who knows some may be but that does nit apply to me

[@michelleanyaehie9089]

@@MP-bk5sf I did not say you person but fever fans you gotta dissociate yourself and a group of people if it does not apply to you do you understand ??

[@michelleanyaehie9089]

@@MP-bk5sf what?

[@cliffkessler2504]

I am from Iowa and was a first-time WNBA, Fever viewer, and I feel Erica Wheeler is just a nice person. She was a real team builder.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

They made Alyssa Thomas and Carrington look like high school girls vs. mature professional women. Mature professional women see social media for what it is and prioritize it as such. High school girls think this unmoderated or lightly moderated space matters to their mental health. AT and Carrington did themselves no favors with their remarks and accusations.

[@wendyjmaureen17]

No trolls, you can’t call people who do these things fans. Erica wheeler has been nothing but a leader for this team! Love this girl❤

[@marygooden2905]

lol…….she seems like such a fun person. Love her attitude! She’s great. She’s the best friend everyone would want.

[@gregsly308]

I couldn't agree more the more I learn about the fever players the more impressed I am

[@jameslaughter5183]

Throughout this season, The Fever have had Zero Flagrant Fouls called against The Team.

[@crazy.horse622]

"Not seein' it...", they said. Excellent.

[@BigBisk]

I’m so proud of this team. Glad CC brought me to them.

[@LiadMalone]

4:40: When you're used to hearing crickets during games, the newly arrived sound of cheering fans might be a little frightening.

[@yvonnereyes9954]

I have watched after The Olympics Fever game highlights over and over again and on the last watch over, i just zero in on the Fever bench just to watch their reactions and jumping celebrations whenever the Fever squad make stunning plays and basket. The euphoria from the bench is fun to watch. Of course led by Wheeler and Fagbenle. Have you seen Coach Sides' running high hops?

[@istherenooneleft]

What is unacceptable…it’s society…it’s human nature…accept it. Focus on what you can control

[@Furbabypawprints]

Great answer. Erica did better as a role support player. In the beginning, she still wanted to be primary PG. who wouldn’t? Kelsey does better without her dribble. Fever needs to get away from 1 on 1 play and truly have an offensive team play. Erica and others showed their true colors standing up for Caitlin after CT tried to maim her. First time it really showed. Kudos to Erica Wheeler and the team for showing out.

[@vbian88]

KEEP WHEELER

[@richardhemenway7528]

Wheller and the whole Fever family are great people ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@randyemenhiser2573]

Wheeler, not Wheller

[@alexher-fedup]

these questions whats up everthing is about racism they just looking for drama just ask BB ?? not race … this media base of wnba suck you don’t get questions like this in nba… this league had a historic season and they are losing it in these last games… all BS ??

[@cwolfc]

Kelsey mitchell saying who gives a shit is my favorite part lol

[@freddiehenson1909]

So it only fever fans and no one else.

[@Cait36]

Wheeler needs to stay on this team, I don’t care how many points she puts up.

[@TonyDaTruthTiger]

Add her ok as an assistant coach!

[@M.V.C-bg9sp]

You've one a great job at discussing the sport without getting involved in vitriol.What wheeler said bothers people because she isn't playing the victim and taking responsibility for what she focuses on and the entire team.they are taking the right approach. Mistake these other players are making is attacking fans and blaming fever fans for fringe "fans" attacking them on social media.

[@trhuffer]

The Fever are ALL "likeable." It's half the reason so many support them. By now they are all getting along, though I wonder if Smith is unhappy. I wonder if never playing gets to Berger, Wallace, or Saxton, or if others with roles diminished a bit are OK with that. Temi, Dantas, Samuelson seem OK. I worried about Wheeler but she seems happy enough. Clark, Mitchell, Boston, and Hull have been their best starters, though the 4th and 5th on the floor were always the question this year. NOW the big, hard questions will be who to trade/waive, and who/what to go after for NEXT year.

[@karenniblock8990]

Erica is not watching. Get real.😂

[@andrewclark9696]

THANK YOU ERICA WHEELER FOR BEING THE ADULT IN THE ROOM!!!😂🎉😊

[@jamesgrieve8435]

I've donated to her charity, she is a great human being and know one can tell me otherwise

[@KenSwanson-p4i]

I'm liking Erica more, all the time. Besides the withdrawing from the social media "pit", .. this is also appearing to be another case of too many press conferences, or the time windows, of these conferences. I can't imagine how tiresome some of these sessions probably are, for the players and coaches. A longer press conference doesn't necessarily make for a better press conference .. it may even go the other way, where reporters are struggling to come up with something, that's already been beat to death.

[@Kingtylerqlb]

EW is great for our Team, very positive and helped CC alot. She needs to stay for a cheaper contract.

[@paulstrouth]

The WNBA is imploding right in front of our eyes. We are experiencing history right now. Even the NBA is trying to stay away from this. I've got got a big bag of popcorn and watching the biggest drama of all history.😊

[@suegordon8907]

You forgot to mention that Caitlin Clark is likable. For a woman who has been everything from ignored to undermined to maligned to abused FOR NOTHING except greatness (and perhaps complaining-but come on, even that the ref abuse she endures excuses it, somewhat) is remarkable. She’s both professional and likable.

[@5Solas.2]

Man, you have an amazing ability to talk for a long time without saying anything.

[@RobertMirrey]

of course he does he's irish

[@oldmanshreda]

Regardless of what you may think of her as a basketball player, you can't help but be impressed by the way Erica Wheeler carries herself off the court. Her story should inspire us all to overcome and achieve.

[@SilverShadow12339]

I really hope Wheels and KM are baxk next year. Bith are amazing players and humans ❤

[@rodsmith8425]

Would you go after Gabby Williams if Fever can’t get Satou or even Delle done

[@Steven-w5n]

if you give into trolls & make them relevant then this is on you but, go ahead & play the victim for whatever reason you're doing it for.

[@rodsmith8425]

EW was a Great Role model for the younger generation TY for showing so much Class. For next season Fever will not Max out $200,000 for EW.

[@Gmalife]

I adore Erica!!!! She is a HUGE fan favorite 💐💐💐💐💐💐💐

[@galufatioo]

Wheeler is one of a very few player on wnba that has a purest of heart, she is a leader, a helper and a team first player before an individual player. Wheeler is one player with a delightful attitude that every team needs to have in their roster. That's why the Fever were able to win 20games this season because of player like Wheeler who has the attitude to help others get better even if it means her play times diminished. Hope she'll be back next year. Also like to see Kelsey Mitchell get a new contract to stay with the Fever.

[@Clipperfan_Tra]

When clark talked about washing dishes I figured trolls would use that clip for every bad game she has

[@LavaKimo]

Seems to be a consorted effort to mess with the Fever. Fans of other teams are scared and want to cause problems. Erica has been a model citizen, player, and teammate.

[@SquatchMan123]

Erica brought so much energy and passion to this team that the league drug tested her multiple times this year. If she’s gone she will be missed.

[@mastersoul4239]

For those who don't know, Erica Wheeler taught CC several important things about plays and positioning. But I heard on a certain channel that Erica should leave Fever.

[@cathygregory3443]

Remember that adaptation is basically a process of expanding through incorporation of new information. This versus stasis, which Freud equated with death.

[@v2807]

I think the number in Gainbridge is 17,000+.

[@ypark2877]

Wheeler is a class act. There are trolls that have been fed and are reenergized.

[@PutzNJam]

I will be an Erica Wheeler fan no matter what team she plays for! I love her as a human being.

[@cliffkessler2504]

And by the way, the average age of Caitlin's Clark fans is probably ten years old. With their families attending games . They need to know that there's trolls.And to ignore the trolls and don't respond. The NBA needs to give WNBA media training to staff. If someone was yelling racial slurs at any professional sports game, they would be escorted out of the venue and banned from attending again. Is it different in the WNBA? Where are the receipts? Are there any videos of Fever saying racial Slurs. If these players would stay off of social media during the season. a lot of these problems would be solved

[@sparty837]

I was on X for two days 12yrs ago and got off because it was so abusive and what I was looking at had nothing to do with WNBA. I'm sorry, unless you like trolling or abuse, you shouldn't be on X.

[@SurprisedLabrador-gl6hy]

Caitlin Clark is the Best overall player in Fever, but Erica Wheeler is the Best Character in the team! Caitlin Clark will inspire you but Erica Wheeler will make you happy!

[@nathanpayne5358]

These people are disgusting and should be ashamed of themselves. I will be a Fever fan for life.