Lexie Brown DEFENDS Caitlin Clark – Accuses WNBA Stars of TWISTING History, ‘REWRITE’ THE PAST

Caitlin Clark’s impact on the WNBA has been undeniable, reshaping the league’s visibility, revenue, and fan engagement in ways never seen before. However, in a bizarre turn of events, the narrative surrounding Clark’s presence in the league is now being rewritten. Lexie Brown, a current WNBA player, recently spoke out against the idea that players didn’t want to team up with Clark, despite the fact that the discourse over the past year suggested otherwise.

Now, as the 2025 WNBA season approaches, there seems to be an effort to erase the negativity and hostility that once surrounded Clark and the Indiana Fever. But fans aren’t forgetting the months of ridicule, tension, and outright dismissal that Clark faced from WNBA veterans and fellow players alike.

Lexie Brown’s Attempt to Change the Narrative

Lexie Brown recently appeared on a podcast and attempted to set the record straight, claiming that the idea that players refused to play with Clark was never really true. According to Brown, the narrative that Clark’s presence in Indiana was somehow undesirable was exaggerated. She argued that Clark actually made Indiana a more attractive destination for free agents, saying:

“It’s been hard for them [the Fever] to get players to sign to Indiana because they’re in Indiana. And because those games were typically very empty. There was no energy behind the Fever since they won their championship when Tamika Catchings was there. So Caitlin has basically come in and rejuvenated the entire franchise, and now it’s an attractive place for free agents to come.”

On the surface, this statement seems fair. Clark’s arrival has indeed revitalized the Fever, bringing record-breaking attendance, national television coverage, and unprecedented levels of engagement to the WNBA. But where was this logic when countless WNBA players were actively dismissing Clark and her impact?

Revisionist History: Erasing the Backlash Against Clark

The sudden shift in tone is impossible to ignore. When Clark first entered the WNBA, the loudest voices in the league weren’t praising her ability to transform a franchise—they were ridiculing her, downplaying her talent, and labeling her fanbase as problematic.

Diana Taurasi famously declared that Clark was in for a “reality check”, suggesting that her dominance in college wouldn’t translate to the WNBA.
A’ja Wilson and others dismissed the idea that Clark was bringing anything new to the league.
Angel Reese, Chennedy Carter, and others openly clashed with Clark on and off the court, contributing to the toxic atmosphere that surrounded her first professional season.
Social media was filled with WNBA players, both current and former, suggesting that Clark’s fanbase was “racist” and that her popularity was undeserved.

Yet now, months later, the conversation has conveniently changed. Now that it’s clear that Clark is a generational talent, the same players and analysts who downplayed her are pretending that none of the negativity ever existed.

The Reality: Clark’s Impact Was Always Evident

For those who have been paying attention, Clark’s ability to change the WNBA wasn’t some unexpected miracle—it was inevitable.

Attendance Boom: The Fever sold out nearly every arena they played in during Clark’s rookie season, something no WNBA team had done before.
Ratings Surge: Indiana Fever games shattered viewership records, with Clark’s matchups consistently outperforming even NBA playoff games.
Merchandise Sales: Clark’s jersey became the highest-selling in WNBA history, outselling some NBA stars in the process.

And yet, for months, the rhetoric remained the same—Clark was just another player, her fans were “outsiders,” and the league didn’t need her to grow.

Lexie Brown’s Comments: A Convenient Change of Heart?

Now, as players realize that Clark isn’t going anywhere, the tone has softened. Suddenly, Indiana is an attractive destination, and suddenly, Clark is making her teammates better. But where was this attitude when Clark was being mocked? Where was this support when she was physically targeted on the court?

The reality is, many WNBA players underestimated Clark’s impact, and now that the league is thriving in a way it never has before, they are trying to rewrite history.

Why This Revisionist History Matters

It’s not just about protecting Clark’s legacy—it’s about holding people accountable for how they treat rising stars.

Imagine if the same level of hostility had been directed at LeBron James when he entered the NBA. Imagine if the league’s biggest stars had worked to minimize Michael Jordan’s impact instead of embracing his greatness. The WNBA had an opportunity to embrace Clark and capitalize on her star power, but instead, many within the league tried to reject her.

Now that the proof is undeniable, players like Lexie Brown are trying to backtrack—but fans aren’t buying it.

The Fans Remember

WNBA fans, particularly those who have followed Clark’s journey, aren’t going to let this revisionist history slide.

They remember the blatant disrespect that Clark endured from the moment she was drafted.
They remember the cheap shots she took on the court from players who were eager to make a statement against her.
They remember the negative press that tried to frame her as a divisive figure rather than the star that she is.

Now that Clark is proving to be the biggest draw the WNBA has ever seen, players are shifting their tone. But fans haven’t forgotten how Clark was treated—and they won’t let the narrative be rewritten.

Final Thoughts

Caitlin Clark is the future of the WNBA, and there’s no denying it anymore. Players who once dismissed her are now realizing that they need her more than she needs them.

Lexie Brown’s attempt to defend Clark is a step in the right direction, but it’s too little, too late. The damage has been done, and the league now has to reckon with the missed opportunities they had to embrace Clark from the start.

The real question is: will the WNBA truly learn from this, or will they continue to push back against the one player who is making them relevant on a global scale?