Caitlin Clark's Playoff Exit Spells BIG TROUBLE for the WNBA as ratings CRASH!

The Indiana Fever’s 2024 WNBA playoff elimination at the hands of Alyssa Thomas and the Connecticut Sun has sparked major concerns for the league. Losing in the first round 87-81, Caitlin Clark, the league’s brightest rookie star, is now out of the spotlight, and this has serious implications for the WNBA's viewership and revenue.

The Fever's resurgence, with Clark, Kelsey Mitchell, and Aaliyah Boston leading the charge, was one of the biggest storylines of the season. After being written off with a rough start, they fought their way to the sixth seed, making their first postseason appearance since 2016. But the narrative takes a sharp turn as Clark’s early exit has left the WNBA scrambling for ways to maintain interest in the playoffs. And this issue goes beyond the game—it reflects a deeper problem within the league’s promotion strategies.

Why is Caitlin Clark so critical to the WNBA’s success? Let’s break it down. Clark has been nothing short of a sensation, a once-in-a-generation player who can draw crowds and TV ratings like no other. Her rookie season has already made history—becoming the first player in WNBA history to record a 25-point, 5-rebound, and 5-assist performance in a playoff game, a feat only matched by Magic Johnson in the NBA. Clark’s numbers are staggering: she averaged 19.2 points, 8.4 assists, and 5.7 rebounds during the season, setting multiple rookie records.

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[mikeleichtweis]

The ONLY draw was Caitlin Clark. Now its back to before Caitlin Clark
Pretty

[hall]

Although no one within the league did anything to stop the criticism, they hung their hat on Clarks successes. They should have continued to promote the rest of the league. They instead assumed that fans came to watch all teams. Did they not see the fans following the Fever only. They did nothing to help themselves and are about to pay for it. See the money and follow the money

[barneyrice]

If Dijonai Carrington Had Not STABBED Caitlin In The EYE With Her DAGGER Finger Nails Two Minutes Into Game THE FEVER Would Have Beaten Them Once Again But After Carrington SLICED CAITLIN'S EYE WITH HER DAGGER FINGER NAILS Blinding Her In One Eye Caitlin's Game Was Over Having Poor Visibility She Still Made Some Points But The Real GAME WAS OVER THANKSTO CARRINGTON'S CHEAP SHOT ON CAITLIN]S EYES

[LightStreak]

Both the NBA and WNBA are very selective about who they promote, and sometimes, how well you play basketball doesn't matter, your racial background is usually the issue. Take Giannis Antetokounpo for example, when the Bucks were the defending champions, many sports analysts didn't want to consider him the face of the NBA because he isn't born in America. For basketball associations who take pride in showing how they respect people of diverse racial cultures, they don't know how to look past the skin color or racial background of players they are hesitant to promote.

[chriskennison]

They sent her off with a ridiculous and slanderous comment about Indiana fans and Caitlin Clark fans. They deserve NOTHING and everything they get.

[brianshaughnessy]

They need to eliminate the thuggish behaviour, and be quick to eject or suspend the thugs.
Normal people don’t come to watch the best players get assaulted.

[donaldlowery]

The w n b a said it’s not going to tolerate racism. Does that mean they are going to get rid of 90% of their players am I seeing the reaction to Clark wrong?

[dennishungerford]

Wilson Aja Wilson basketball sit on shelf’s!
While Clark’s Wilson ball is sold out before announced availability!
Nike shoe fumbled contract with Aja?

[MG-dqfm]

WNBA should stay unviable as they were before without Caitlin Clark. WNBA has lost biggest star prmotion & even stopped her success. Shame on management of WNBA.

[bigal]

You say a good thing about CC then you talk about the WNBA promoting other players. You are a bot

[JamesKnudson]

Think about the number of assists caitlin could have had if her teammates were ready for her passes that were turnovers instead of assisting

[MG-dqfm]

I have no more interest in WNBA after Clark’s exit. Clark was reason I started to watch Women college basketball & WNBA. WNBA will go to past years without attendance or TV viewers. God bless Caitlin Clark.

[thehebrewshemitescollective]

29/9/24 Shalom All Caitlin clark Congratulations on winning Rukkie of the year 2024 You are a Great Sports woman and a role model for both boys and girls. Thank you for the excitement of your strategies with your Team A. Boston is a great team mate and Allya keep up this GOD worķ🙏🏾💕

[dennishungerford]

Officials ignoring fouls by suns wronged fever application to fairness ability !
Clark can’t complain when the refs have called bad play wrong ! Fans departure is power in wnba!

[mvn]

Without her the next 2 playoff games are playing during prime time NFL games. Its gonna crash hard in terms of viewership.

[johndyer]

It's is time for an American Basketball league The ABA would be open to all fans and for the love of the game. The American Basketball Association would draw the best players to play the best. If as a country we don't do this we will lose every future great to Europe. Our best desire a quality league atmosphere and so do we.

[miguelnava]

To be honest it's sad to say this but the WNBA deserves to be in trouble because they treated the greatest superstar they ever had really BAD AND UNJUST! they will Regret deeply! My GIRL CC is not only the greatest player inside the courts but also the best role model for the following generations to come and a great human being. WNBA DROPPED THE BALL REALLY BAD AND HORRIBLY! We ❤love you CC ❤

[Trilobite]

Once the season begins again, and Caitlin is back in on the court, and gate receipts are swelling back to where they were when CC started, I think the WNBA will begin repeating their old tired line that it’s the Les black players who got them there. Maybe then CC will realize that league is not worth saving & see how far the WNBA sinks when she leaves for a professional league. Whale bones at the bottom of the Mariana’s trench.

[JosephCarpenter]

I might suggest that they hire Caitlin Clark as a commentator for the rest of the series. People will probably tune in just to watch her.

[floatsting]

The W's lifers sound like Kommiecrats going after Trump.