Sheryl Swoopes Backlash Stephen A Smith”Im Far Better Than Caitlin Clark My WNBA Records Speaks Volumes More Than Caitlin” Clark Is Just Over Love By The White Folks And Is Crippling The WNBA Game.
her claim that Clark’s rise is “crippling the WNBA game,” have sparked considerable debate.
Swoopes’ frustration stems from her belief that the current media focus on Clark diverts attention from the WNBA’s history and the accomplishments of its players. Swoopes, who retired with numerous accolades including four Olympic gold medals and a place in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, argues that her contributions to the sport are overshadowed by Clark’s college success. She implies that the media’s fascination with Clark, who has been a sensation in NCAA women’s basketball, does not fairly reflect the achievements of seasoned professionals in the WNBA.