Racism in the WNBA

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[Dntturnround]

Gaslighting. These women can’t stand Caitlin Clark. Stevie wonder can see it

[Scott-jeeg]

Yes it is terrible to see the racism from the black community toward Caitlan.

[davidu]

The bigger issue is widespread racism. CC22 doesn't bring up what she deals with.

[MrMidwest]

I am black and live in Indy BTW. Went to almost every fever game. Never saw it. Where's the proof. Tweets videos, anything?

[ColleenYourAccessme]

She is Rookie of the Year... but the WNBA has not done anything to announce it. For the MVP of the year, Aja Wilson, they had her team all get together and then called Aja to tell her and Aja got to celebrate it. Then on the WNBA League Pass site they posted that Aja won MVP. Plus, they posted that DiJonai Carrington won Most Improved Player of the Year and Napheesa Collier won Defensive Player of the Year. But nothing about Caitlin Clark as Rookie of the Year. Do not understand why the snub? Caitlin is a fantastic athlete that always says all positive things about all the other WNBA players.

[bm]

Amazing these same WNBA women have zero smoke for the people coming at CC.

[truth_serumm]

I’ve never seen a group of people (the WNBA players) care more about a bunch of complete strangers on the internet

[petesmith]

The racism is ramped in the WNBA, CC had had to deal with it al year.

[shnicechante]

Can’t control what’s said on social media.

[JokoReantasoMusic]

Great Stephen A. Thank you for calling out the "few". What about the MANY kids, moms, dads, grandfathers, grandmothers, real basketball fans that alyssa thomas labeled as racists. Don't we deserve an apology? I'm asian btw so it goes to show that wnba is going global. And who got me watching? CC!

[mu]

And there is no hate from black community toward CC?

[adedamolaadegbuyi]

Unbelievable, so the people hating, abusing, even hurting caitlin are now complaining about hate. This is a joke really. You have suddenly ignored all that happened to caitlin, it's only a miracle she play through the season with so much hate. If caitlin complains like these other players it will be a whole new story. So, you dont want her fans to protect her when the media refuse to but only talking about stupid statements from the league dirtiest players e.g alyssa thomas, Carrington, chennedy Carter etc. Pls spare us we know the game and we not stupid. Thanks.

[randallanderson]

Are these offences coming from fans courtside? That's the question. If we are talking about things said on social media, those don't count. I've been called so many negative things on social media, it would make you head spin. It bothered me once, but not anymore. Social media is a thing unto itself. Now, if someone called me these things to my face, I'll admit that I'd be annoyed.

[clydehogan]

Where are the receipts? Where is the proof this happened?

[SiglaVideos]

only racism I seen is from black and lesbian women.

[billsmafia]

Y’all remember that has been who said Caitlin was 25 years old in college and a 5th year senior while at Iowa?

[SochPhay]

WNBA players should get off social media

[carolannc]

They are called trolls and unless you have evidence that proves the persons who wrote the statements are indeed Indianan's fans, you need to stop using your platform for falsehoods. Stop the pity party! Most of the abuse from players and non-players, which has been shown on court via basketball games has been directed to Caitlin! Stand in support of what is right and wrong and not just color!!

[PANIKPLANET]

I'm disappointed you didn't comment on Carrington's foul on CC. This is ridiculous. The last 10 days of the playoffs were so important. Your voice was needed... Zero Stephen... You lost me, man. You're like a WNBA stooge.

[clevelandcbi]

CC plays and players HATE the attention she gets. CC decides to get some rest, and those same bitter players will hate that she can afford to NOT play. Clark cant win.