It seems WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes isn’t quite as enamored with Caitlin Clark as the rest of the basketball world. Swoopes has been vocal about her opinions on the rookie guard for some time, and she appeared to reinforce her stance during a recent episode of the “Queens of the Court” podcast, where she seemed to downplay Clark’s significant impact on the Indiana Fever’s resurgence.
Swoopes’ apparent dismissal of Clark ignited a fiery response from ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, who labeled the four-time WNBA champion “insane” for her stance on the rising star. Despite the backlash, Swoopes remained firm in her position. However, the internet wasn’t as supportive, with many fans expressing their disagreement online.
One fan’s comment perfectly captured the sentiment: “Nah, you’re not about to gaslight us and play victim lol. You knew what you were doing. How do you not mention Clark’s 26-5-9.5 over the two games and the fact that she’s the main reason this team is firing on all cylinders? 😂 Then you turn around and give a shout-out to Angel Reese in the same breath? 😂 Stop ittttttt.”
“You 100% should mention the other players, but you don’t mention Caitlin on purpose. You’re supposed to be a WNBA Podcast, she just broke the WNBA Rookie Assist Record. We know what you’re all about Swoopes.”
“Cc retries now and youll complain why wnba games will only be shown on tubi😂 cc made the wnba relevant and its killing yall on the inside. Also shes playing great . I feel like yall gonna crash out on her one day. I get it yall dont like shes white🤷 too bad without her yall on tubi”
“Just be I’m honest about not liking her this this all wouldn’t be an issue. Petty passive aggressive like you a child at you almost 50? 😭”
“I think you’ve missed the point. If you don’t like CC, just say it. There are many professional athletes that I don’t like, don’t support (LeBron James, Aaron Rogers)-but are exceptionally talented. It is the passive/aggressive stuff that grates of people”
Swoopes can continue to overlook Clark’s incredible 2024 WNBA campaign. Either way, it is just impossible to deny Clark’s tremendous impact on the Fever. She is leading the team in points (17.9 points per game) and paces the rest of the league with 8.3 dimes per contest.
