When it’s all said and done, this quote about Caitlin Clark by Chennedy Carter will go down as the single worst quote in the history of all sports. I don’t know who the biggest hater of Caitlin Clark is at this point. You heard about Caitlin Clark’s crazy rookie year, right? Well, not everyone is happy about it. Chennedy Carter just lost it after Clark got named First Team All-WNBA and Rookie of the Year.

But here’s the real shocker: Clark’s response to the hate might be even more impressive than her stats. She’s going to face a level of racism from Black players and a level of hostility from lesbian players because she’s not on Team LGBTQ; she’s a Catholic. Let’s break down what made Clark’s rookie season so jaw-dropping. Can you believe she averaged 24 points and 8.5 assists per game since August? That’s not just good; that’s superstar level.

And get this: she didn’t just win Rookie of the Year; she won it unanimously, making First Team All-WNBA too as a rookie. That’s unheard of! If we could, Caitlin Clark and Indiana are taking on the Sun. They are the favorites, but oddsmakers give the Fever the best shot of any underdog to pull off an upset in the first round, despite having only 19 games of combined playoff experience on their roster.

So, you’re actually going to be on the call for this one, right, Ryan? That Sunday on ABC. Caitlin Clark has sky-high expectations, and somehow she still shattered them. But here’s where it gets really interesting: Clark didn’t just put up big numbers; she changed the whole game for the Indiana Fever. They went from struggling to playoff contenders.

Now, you might be wondering how one rookie made such a big impact. Well, that’s exactly what we’re going to dive into, and trust me, this story is just getting started. Because not everyone is thrilled about Clark’s success. In fact, one player’s reaction might just shock you. The WNBA has a problem with box office; they want to focus everyone’s attention on box scores because they don’t like the person who’s bringing the box office—who’s actually bringing the crowd, selling tickets, and driving television ratings. Caitlin Clark is box office.

The WNBA has suffered from a lack of box office appeal. Caitlin Clark is clearly the most valuable player in the history of the WNBA, and she’s clearly the best rookie the league has ever seen. You’d think Clark’s teammates would be her biggest critics, right? Wrong! It turns out her harshest judgment came from someone who’s never even played with her.

This criticism backfired in the most spectacular way. And then Chennedy, I just want to give you an opportunity to talk about that moment between you and Caitlin. What was on that play? What was said? And kind of what led to it?

The question seemed like she turned you a little bit. I answer no C. Clark questions. Chennedy Carter, the player who decided to take a swing at Clark’s success, didn’t just question Clark’s abilities; she went for the jugular. She asked, “Besides three-point shooting, what does she bring to the table?” Can you believe it? That’s like asking what Michael Jordan brings to the game besides dunking.

And that’s that on that, because besides three-point shooting, what does she bring to the table? Man, right? A lot of people are talking about that; it might be the worst comment in sports history. But here’s where it gets wild: Carter’s comment didn’t just fall flat; it exploded in her face. Fans and analysts didn’t hold back; they called her a hater and even questioned her intelligence.

It’s like she took a shot at the buzzer and air-balled it straight into the stands. But I also think that, like Larry Bird, there was a reason why the Celtics had the whitest roster in the league, playing alongside him. I’m not even saying that to be funny, because when Bill Russell was the star of the Celtics, they had the blackest roster in the NBA at that time to fit Russell’s personality.

But the clear fact is that she’s going to— and this is something no one can talk about other than us here on this show—she’s going to face a level of racism. Now you might be thinking, okay, but maybe Carter had a point. Well, Clark’s response on the court shut that down real quick. Remember that triple-double I mentioned earlier? Yeah, that happened right after Carter’s comments. Clark didn’t just prove Carter wrong; she made history doing it.

She’s going to face a level of hostility from lesbian players because she’s not on Team LGBTQ; she’s a Catholic. She’s got some boyfriends. She’s going to walk into an extremely hostile environment. 19 points, 13 assists, and 12 rebounds— that’s not just good; that’s the first rookie in WNBA history to get a triple-double. Good! And Clark didn’t stop there; she kept racking up assists like they were going out of style, leading the league in dimes. Check! Turning her team’s season around? Double check!

As it relates to Caitlin Clark, who could come and make the WNBA far more relevant, I’m not going to say she’s going to make them relevant, but she’ll make them more relevant. I disagree; she’s actually making them relevant. No one knew about the WNBA until she appeared. She’s going to face a level of hostility that’s unprecedented.

I mean, people think men are bad. A group of women just sat and listened to Sheryl Swoops lie on top of lie on top of misinformation, and a group of Black people basically just nodded their heads as if she knew what she was talking about. Because Swoops knows virtually nothing.

But the real kicker? Clark’s reaction to all this. While Carter was busy throwing shade, Clark was busy praising her teammates. After that historic triple-double, Clark didn’t brag; she didn’t clap back at Carter. Instead, she credited her teammates for her assist numbers. That’s not just good sportsmanship; that’s leadership.

Apparently, all the accolades Caitlin Clark is receiving are because she’s white, and the jealous players who are attacking her are really the real victims. Yeah, so what can we learn from all this? Well, for starters, maybe think twice before you question a rising star’s abilities. But more importantly, it shows us how true talent responds to criticism. Clark didn’t need to say a word to prove Carter wrong; she let her game do the talking.

These ladies—I’m a WNBA fan—it’s been good. They couldn’t have this Caitlin Clark thing up any worse if they tried. Clark let her game do the talking. But that was just the beginning. As the dust settled from their public spat, something happened that no one saw coming. How did Clark’s next move change everything we thought we knew about this budding WNBA rivalry?

This is about white people saying Kin is better because she’s white. I get that; I appreciate that. But now I’m here to tell you, in complete objectivity—obviously as a white guy—Caitlin Clark is becoming the best player in the entire WNBA, not because she’s white, but because she’s that good. She’s having a Larry Bird impact.

You might think Clark would fire back at Carter with some trash talk of her own, right? Wrong. Clark’s response was so unexpected; it left everyone stunned. She didn’t say a word. Instead, she went out and absolutely dominated on the court. The WNBA’s Black superstars should thank their lucky stars for the record ratings Caitlin Clark is detonating. Even if new fans are mostly white, it doesn’t matter what color eyeballs are.

Remember that game against the Dallas Wings? Clark dropped 35 points like it was nothing. But here’s the real kicker: she didn’t just score; she was dishing out assists left and right, leading the league in that category. It’s like she took Carter’s words and turned them into rocket fuel for her game. You know what? I’m going to start calling Caitlin Clark “K,” because you’ve got a bunch of colonizers hopping on her back, hopping on her shoulders, riding her.

Caitlin Clark is the slave that’s building the WNBA, and all these Black women are climbing all over top of her and piggybacking her to relevance and money. She’s kin, but Clark didn’t stop there. She kept pushing and kept improving. Her coach, Christy Sides, knew exactly what she had in Clark. She said Caitlin Clark needs to shoot a minimum of 15 shots a game for us. That’s not just confidence; that’s a game plan built around a rookie. Can you believe it?

I want to talk about this expansion deal, and again, I know you haven’t watched nearly as much WNBA basketball as I have this year, but this expansion—they’re drunk on Caitlin Clark. Kin has them drunk, thinking, “Hey, we can now expand!” I think the rosters are 12; they’re going to add 36 more roster spots to the WNBA. This is a mistake. I watch the WNBA. Caitlin Clark is great; there are a few other players that are great, but there are a lot of bad players in the WNBA. If you start spreading this out—

And get this: while everyone else was buzzing about the drama, Clark was busy praising her teammates after every big game, every record-breaking performance. She’d talk about how great her team was. That’s not just good sportsmanship; that’s leadership. I mean, just look at the stimulus package Caitlin Clark is creating. Forget Donald Trump; she’s already creating Black jobs, a whole new franchise!

Caitlin Clark is putting the WNBA on the map, and it’s about time we recognize that. We need to focus on talent, not on race or team loyalties. The league needs to embrace what Caitlin Clark brings to the table. And if that means shaking things up and challenging the old guard, then so be it. She’s clearly the best rookie we’ve seen, and she deserves all the recognition that comes her way.