Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark, who this week was named Time magazine’s Athlete of the Year, said she’s experienced privilege “as a white person” in her sport, arguing the league had “kind of been built” on the achievements of black athletes.
The Indiana Fever guard has made a name for herself and the WNBA, pushing the league to newfound popularity in her rookie season. In reflecting on her success, Clark said she “earned every single thing” she worked for. However, she also suggested “there is privilege” that she has also experienced.
“A lot of those players in the league that have been really good have been black players,” Clark said. “This league has kind of been built on them. The more we can appreciate that, highlight that, talk about that, and then continue to have brands and companies invest in those players that have made this league incredible, I think it’s very important.
