Caitlin Clark’s dignified response to Pat McAfee’s offensive comment has earned widespread admiration, showcasing her grace under pressure.

Caitlin Clark screaming (left) and Pat McAfee speaking (right)

Caitlin Clark and Pat McAfee (Photos via Getty Images)

 

Caitlin Clark has offered a reaction to being called a “White B-” by Pat McAfee, according to Pat Mcafee himself.

The ESPN show host crossed a line on Monday when he referred to Clark as the above while explaining the significant impact she’s had on the WNBA.

“There seems to be this notion that this whole evolution of success and popularity in the WNBA is because of this entire rookie class. I think there’s a chance Chennedy Carter thinks [Sky rookie forward] Angel Reese deserves all this credit. The media talks about how it’s the entire class,” he said on ‘The Pat McAfee Show.’

 

“I would like the media people that continue to say, ‘This rookie class, this rookie class, this rookie class.’ Nah, just call it for what it is — there’s one white B- for the Indiana team who is a superstar.”

The comment unsurprisingly drew rife backlash, with many calling for ESPN to suspend or fire the former NFL punter.

Caitlin Clark Is “All Good”

 

Pat McAfee has since apologized for his blunder, revealing he contacted Caitlin Clark through the Indiana Fever’s PR department.

 

“Obviously that’s a massive [expletive]-up on my end. I apologize for that. I did reach out to Caitlin Clark through the Fever (public relations), sent an apology and then got a message back that she said it was all good. No blood,” he noted.

“We move forward. And she appreciates us reaching out and apologizing. So that obviously makes me feel a little bit better. But to the people that got pissed off yesterday and offended, I understand. I learned a lot.”

That should be the end of that unless The Worldwide Leader in Sports decides to take action.

Related Posts

Queen’s Live Aid

Queen’s Live Aid Performance: A Moment That Redefined Music HistoryOn July 13, 1985, Queen took the stage at Live Aid and delivered a performance that remains one…

Malea Emma sings anthem

7-year-old Indonesian Malea Emma stuns with rendition of US national anthem Malea Emma Tjandrawidjaja won a social media contest to sing “The Star Spangled Banner” at a…

Adam Lambert and Queen

Adam Lambert is absolutely out of this world—and he’s more than proven why he deserved to tour with Queen. But it wasn’t just Lambert turning heads this…

Honor Loretta Lynn

Reba, Miranda, And Other Country Superstars Unite to Honor Loretta Lynn with “Coal Miner’s Daughter”During the 2011 ACM Girls Night Out: Superstar Women of Country special, a…

57 Years After ‘The Sound of Music’ Premiered, Original Von Trapp Kids Surprise Julie Andrews with a Heartfelt ‘Do-Re-Mi’ Singalong, Recreating the Magic of the Classic Film

The Sound of Music has become a cultural phenomenon since its release in 1965. This beloved musical film, based on the real-life von Trapp family, tells the…

On An Unforgettable Evening, Samantha Gibb Joined Her Legendary Uncle Barry Gibb Onstage For A Heartfelt Rendition Of The Bee Gees Classic How Can You Mend A Broken Heart?

After A Warm Hug, Barry Introduced The Song With Poignant Words: “We’re Going To Sing A Song That Is Our Favorite, And Certainly One Of Her Dad’s…