No...i dont think the players or staff will pass her the ball. When she gets hot, her own coach takes her out and she usually only gets passed to when she's the only option. Not the 1st
You do understand that sports is about WINNING and REAL COMPETITION? Since y'all want her to be the forefront of something she hasn't earned or shown she deserves, she should leave basketball and become an influencer. Those people get paid to do absolutely nothing for entertainment value.
The real hate for CC is that 28 million Nike Deal she got. It has nothing to do with her play on the court. The women of the WNBA are upset they dont make that kind of money on or off the court. Reese is not upset as she had the opportunity to soon with Nike for more money but opted to go with Reebok instead. So when the women out there are playing against her they are playing against a 28 million dollar woman on the court to their $73,000 a yr salary. Now doesn’t that add up where the hatred is coming from?
@@malissakpadeh8951I’m likely much older than you, but I very much remember the nastiness from veterans that Larry Bird had to endure in his rookie season. Regardless, the Fever didn’t have the first round draft pick in two consecutive seasons because they were a championship caliber team, genius. The WINNING will come if and when the head coach figures out how to use CC effectively… CC getting only three shooting attempts in the 4th quarter is all on the coach. The Fever had the last game won, which would have been five in a row, but a blown 15-point lead and in the final three minutes having CC inbounding instead of setting her up for an open shot is just horrible coaching.
@@Primus54 She did have the ball for the last shot but she decided to pass the ball which was right play. So are you watching the game or just reading these comments about the game.
What's funny to me is that the players have long been whining for more money. Along comes a player who actually has the ability to put the WNBA in a viewership position that could increase salaries and the players around her are seeking to hold her down and take digs whenever they can. I'm not sure they understand how this all works.
Reality is coming and its name Caitlin Clark. If the coach would stop taking her out of the offense, CC would be averaging 20pts a game and closer to 10 assists. What she is doing right now is in spite of her team missing passes and easy layups and the coach taking the ball out of her hands for entire quarters of a game. In a different situation, she would be dominating the WNBA as a rookie.
Caitlins stats would be even better if she was utilized properly. 11 shots last game. She should be getting around 20+ shots a game. Her coach is terrible.
@@davidfehlman5150She seems to be benched if she gets hot, and then the other girp is allowed to throw up almost 10 more shots...hit or miss. Other girl is good. Never passes. But, the count stats are there. Crappy and lack luster screens, at times. Some fair points out there to criticize. Many of the wins akd losses are close. This last loss, when a 2 or 3 could win, CC had to inbound the ball over a taller girl?!? Some say the coach may be with one of the other players. Dijon girl, just rehooked up with a Fever player. WNBA is weird.
@@bakerfreshif Kelsey Mitchell was able to catch 1 of the four passes she dropped, then the fever win. Also, Clark is a very efficient scorer, if Kelsey Mitchell shoots 11 times instead of the 18, and those other shots go to Clark, they win.
@bakerfresh I do get what you're saying, but like I said that comes with practices and playing time together,, and they are playing a lot better in the last 9 games cuz they can practice now,, they are still one of the youngest teams even the coach (2yrs) in the WNBA,, Why can't everyone just wait till the end of the year before judging anyone,,, for me, if they win atleast half the games, that's a really good season for a team with 4 of the 5 starters with only 3yrs as a pro,,, they only won 13 games last year and they are going to top that,,,
If only the WNBA had embraced her AND the rest of the college class instead of trying to "teach them a lesson" and look like oppressors instead of supporters. What a difference it would have made. But I suppose decades of this entrenched culture was not going to easily grow with the change. It is their loss in the end.
I’ve gotten a lot of pushback on my theory below, but a majority of WNBA employees and SOME higher level stakeholders (not all) are colluding to deliberately injure her, either physically or mentally. No one is advising her in this way, but honestly, she should be looking for an exit that meets her existing endorsement deals and contract language. This situation has gotten so out of control, it’s reached a point where Wilson, Nike, Gatorade, State Farm, and Goldman Sachs now need to get involved and exert some real behind the scenes pressure on the WNBA (i.e. financial threats). I really think she’s at risk of having a career ending injury at this point because of what league employees are doing to her, not discounting the possibility of her experiencing the celebrity PTSD that child TV stars used to get, and in turn, never wanting to play ever again. WNBA management and the Players Union does not want another “Michael Jordan” telling coaches, GMs and owners, who she wants on the team and what plays to run. Nor do they want a “Wilt Chamberlain” rookie year, who at the time, broke eight NBA records in his first season. League leadership and the players union are terrified that this kids performance has a possibility of unmasking their poor management of the league. For example, what if the ratings tanked, after signing this huge new media deal, due to some unpredictable action, good or bad, taken by Caitlin (i.e. leaving the USA to play overseas)? Not only are some of Diana Taurasi’s records at stake, in the long run, what happens if a Rookie beats the 53-points WNBA scoring record? The WNBA and Players Union don’t want any of these things to even be remotely on the table This paradoxical behavior and language is, in my opinion, the “players union” trying to “put Caitlin in her place” behind the scenes. A lot of the WNBAs top players have mothers, who were NCAA stars before the creation of the WNBA and have jobs in that community. They are protecting their legacies at the expense of the league’s popularity and revenue growth. At the end of her 4 year contract Caitlin should go overseas or quit basketball. All this emotional abuse isn’t worth it. Why do we keep hearing, the “know your history” statement, which is not a “customer service” focused statement? I feel like there is a MAJOR consumer choice issue going on here. The WNBA is seemingly telling its customers that they will not, under any circumstances, let fans dictate who is popular and who’s name sells the most product. She’s so good, even with bullying, both on and off the court, they have to start rigging the outcome. The analytics group has figured out how to make her look bad, and on orders from the top, the coach and GM will sideline her when commanded to do so. When her WNBA contact is up, she can go to FIBA, get fast tracked for naturalization in whatever county she qualifies, and then play in the Olympics for that country. Young Boomers and Old Gen Xers are trying to “pick winners”, in defiance of the evidence, and trying to tell the market what they are allowed buy. I stand by my previous statement, the “players union” is trying to “put Caitlin in her place” and are pressuring traditional media outlets, refs, players and GMs to bully her because they have already made “informal promises” to others and she is getting in the way. Only the sponsors and product manufacturers can reverse this. Otherwise she should plan to go to Europe at the end of her contract because this will not stop until she is injured or too traumatized to perform at a high level. They are forgetting, she doesn’t have to stay in the USA and once her WNBA contract is up, pending on her endorsement deals, can leave forever. None of these things work the way the WNBA “management class” seems to believe. Only time will tell, because if she gets seriously injured like Bernard King or has a mental breakdown like Ben Gordon…remember this hypothesis. I’m also guessing those in doubt have never dealt with unions in legal matters, if you had, you’d see my points are legitimate evidence being put towards a hypothesis. Look up what “grievances” are within the context of a union, where your peer can put you on notice with little supporting evidence. For instance, can anyone in the union file a grievance against Caitlin, as is typical in all other unionized professions?
I love Caitlin Clark, and just started watching the WNBA because of her. Now she’s getting choked off by her coach and the league. She’s been snubbed by the Olympic women’s basketball team- which always used to be young rising amateur athletes. The WNBA has a serious jealousy problem. I’m confused.
What's to be confused about? It's bitter, anti-white black ladies exercising their obvious jealousy for a white girl who is more talented than them. And better looking too.
Dinosaur Taurasi needs to step down and give her place to CC. But we all know she is too selfish for that. So how about replacing these veterans with fresh recruits and bringing some life to the W.
imagine that, " I think Caitlin should be in the Olympic Team & I'd like to withdraw, allowing her selection to the Team.".. Taurasi would look Massive....
she’s a woman. She would never let another woman outshine her. That is their nature. USA basketball is so dumb not selecting CC. talk about the biggest wasted opportunity in the history of women’s basketball.
@@youngcity216 I don’t think that they know the all star game is all about popularity. She’s not even the best rookie. AR got her beat and it’s not close.
Dinosaur Taurasi is bitter and jealous because she knows Caitlin Clark has the potential to break all of her records...with people actually caring when Caitlin breaks them.
Which kind of makes the point for Caitlin in my opinion. These "legends" are not known of because literally nobody cared about wnba, hell women's basketball, before Caitlin. @@dejamike88
I'm a CC fan but "dinosaur" Taurasi (which im not a fan of) is 42!!! I really think CC can be the GOAT but the 2 have the same ppg and 20 years difference!!! Good numbers for a rookie and a 42 year old woman!!
@shanedelgado666 No, you all just sound like some dumb kids who don't know what they're talking about. EVERYONE knows who DT is. Kobe gave her the name White Mamba and she was one of the first women to really crossover and be appreciated by the greater basketball audience. Taurasi is old AF, but shes an American basketball legend and you saying nobody knows who she is because nobody cared, just removed you from the argument. Step your basketball knowledge up, casual.
Cortez LeBron James Stephen Curry saying she's amazing Taurasia has never had people that know the game talk about her like that and it makes her jealous she knows her time is up
With all due respect, Taurasi will be a forgotten subject in a few years, and Clark is the Tiger woods of WNBA. Next generation will make real money and be real national idols thanks to her.
TBH, I love her passing game. I hope that part of her game gets to the level of Magic, Bird, & Pete Maravich. The 'no look', behind the back, wrap arounds, etc are electrifying. CC definitely has the court vision. She 'sees' what very few see. Her court awareness is obvious. But, her team mates have to get used to this style of play. This will take time. There needs to be a "time investment" where her team mates may not always be ready to receive these passes. At some point her team mates will be mentally tuned in to CC's passing style, which makes them look good...makes them better players. This is GREAT BASKETBALL. The kind of basketball I miss since the passing of the Magic- Bird era (pardon the pun).
In a league of classless individuals, she definitely stands out. The hate she is receiving from those that stand to benefit from her success is really informative of just how dysfunctional this league is.
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Exactly… professional, poised, articulate. The others seem to have a chip on their shoulder and seem annoyed to give a post game presser. It’s cringe worthy.
She should have retired while she was still an average player. She was never a leader, just had a bigger mouth and a louder voice. Good riddance, Diana.
@Weeninthegrass true, but isn't that the point? You're past your prime, and reaching that time of retirement, it's obvious your next move should be what positive traits and advice can I contribute to a sport that's done so much for me? Hmmm, maybe I can help promote the league in some way, make it so that the new bloods thats coming in, dont go through what I went through during my career, make it so that the one person(s) who can potentially bring great things to sport get all the opportunities they can to promote it even more and then in the end, you can say that you were one of the great that make it happen instead of being the one that will be known as the hateful, jealous and bitter of the all.
@@othellmartin6302 yea… that sums it up 😁. Just making the point that a little grace would go a long way- especially for the WNBA, and this pompous woman.
CC is not only a great player, she’s like the family girl you know who lives down the block and the rest of your family likes her and wants to see her succeed at whatever she does. She has to keep walking a fairly straight line to keep that image and her fan base.
The second coming of L. Bird. You see and hear a lot of negativity from the veterans in the league. They should welcome her for the popularity she brings to a sport that was collapsing on it's own. Furthermore their salaries are gonna go up thanks to what she brings. Leaving her off the Olympic team was a very dumb thing, and political for sure. The girl is a winner, like it or not to all her critics, she's gonna be around for some time, so deal with it.
@@stephenfletcher1579 It will be interesting to see if CC can remain at this level for the rest of the season Under a system against her Team mates either against her or just not good enough to play along side her game well (Although Temi could help a lot there, maybe) Depends on Sides lol Bird was GOAT level, CC is GOAT level... But Bird never faced the issues CC is having to face I hope CC gets let lose in at least a few games, to keep fans happy until they can Trade her or change the Couch ✌️
it seems like that could be the point. it’s not about words off the court; let the game speak for itself on the court; and if nothing changes, then the missed opportunity is no less than obvious.
As an Iowan and a 7 year fan of Caitlin Clark. Caitlin is being held back, she’s not being able to play at her potential. Whoever is in charge of the WNBA needs to do some serious digging into what is going on. Not just with Indiana Fever, the officials and a few of the veterans of the league. Something is going on and whatever it is…. It isn’t right!
Yeah, she was more willing to take that shot early on. I’m hoping Caitlin has a plan and will eventually start taking that shot again after she’s been focusing on dishing out to her players, as she’s been doing on this recent stretch.
She has this determination about her to keep pushing forward, never happy enough for what she’s done. One day she’ll be the greatest because that’s her goal. She said, “I want to be the best, and I want to play with the best”. Her father said “she wants to be the best in the word”. I believe she can be whatever she wants, and what should scare the hell out of the rest of you is, she believes it too.
Remember Clark is still a rookie & just started playing a few games in the WNBA & her stats are like someone who's been playing for 10 years. Can you imagine in a couple of years she'll blow away everyone in the WNBA she may have to move to the NBA 😂
Caitlin Clark's full effect on women's basketball won't fully be realized until many years have passed. We're going to see a boatload of young girls in coming generations inspired by what she's doing right now. Twenty years from now, the level of play in the WNBA won't look anything like the clown show that it's been in the past - IF the jealousy and hatred don't destroy her first.
I watched the game from beginning to end and it seemed to me that Coach S was trying to play the system she really wants to use with players she really likes and brought in herself but only AFTER CC and Boston pick and roll got her a big lead. Well, we all saw the result. She blamed the loss on CC’s last minute pass for an easy shot. No follow up as to “how did you manage to lose that lead?” Pathetic coaching and pathetic journalism.
I thought that too. Many times she has shut CC down when she needs her to take control. She seems to have favorites she plays no matter if they’re good or not.
Caitlin will ONLY CRUSH IT in the All-Stars game if the Coach and her teammates play with her. She is a game-changer; a master tactician; and an exceptional Baller. Be on the spot to shoot for a basket. Block, run, drive, and assist to make ALL baskets count. IGNORE what you cannot control. Lead by example. All of these factors are what Caitlin delivers in every game. When her teammates and Coach read the game as she sees it then not only will she SHINE, but they will too.
There not letting Clark on the Olympic team because somewhere on the line there is a lot of jealousy, she’s a Star ⭐️ and she’s being held back, but really whomever is responsible for holding her back can’t now because she’s here now 😁👍🏾
They don't want her on the women's Olympic team? She can just play on the men's team -- she's that f'n good. Looks like Larry Bird running around with a pony tail out there. Shooting the lights out from everywhere on the floor, running the offense w/ great passing, blocks, steals, boards, she's the complete package. What the f*ck is the league doing letting them beat on her? Let's destroy our 1st MJ cause we're jealous of her... waaaaaa.....sounds like chicalogic to me...
It's has to be a directive from higher up. She's exposing the league's mediocrity. It's been exposed for a long time but people are actually watching now.
I am sooooooooooooooooooo loving this!!! Caitlin Clark is awesome. When the WMBA first started I watched. And the main reason was Lisa Leslie and Rebecca Lobo. They were very talented but also VERY LIKEABLE!!! And likeable is something that most WMBA players are not. And yes, they don't like Caitlin Clark because she is white!!! C'mon folks, let's call things what they are. The fact is, she is a talented, attractive, WHITE girl and they hate her for it. I'm from Texas and will be rooting for the Indiana Fever!!!
Turasi is 42. She was good in her day but her ego is getting in the way of talent making the team. It's not ALL about experience but that does play a part. Turasi needs to make the call here. Bow out and let the young gun enter the arena.
Caitlin Clark is evidence that the WNBA hasn't been an abject failure for decades because of sexism, but rather by being such a low quality product. Caitlin Clark brings the talent and excitement that people want to pay to see. Instead, what we typically get out of the WNBA is cringe. There are vidos titled "This is why nobody watches the WNBA", and they are spot on. Caitlin Clark is bringing much needed life into the sport and will hopefully become the new standard.
It's very satisfying to see Clark make all the haters eat their words. Note to the ladies on the View, no the ball doesn't go in the basket easier if you are white.
I only watched golf when Tiger played. I only watched tennis when Serena played. I only watched MMA when McGregor faught. Leaving Clark off the Olympic team was a blunder of monumental proportion.
About the flagrant fouls, as usual some people tell us not to believe our lying eyes. She's showing how to be great without the petty rough housing.....CC getterdone
Clark should be on the team to bring more attention to the sport and all the women in the league should support her and talk about how great she is and will be and not be petty and jealous. Furthermore, her coach should be fired and a new one that will build the offense around her should be brought in.
Clark is my hero!!! She will continue to rise, and I will watch her. Shame on the Olympic committee. Time for the new out with the old regime; I, for one, will not be watching the Olympic games. never did before, but would have if Caitlin was playing.
Starting to remind me of Jokic… she needs some athletic people who can catch passes and go up with them and finish. An outside shooter who can nail the 3 would take pressure off as well
Caitlin Clark is an assassin. She has a lot of weapons in her arsenal and the opposing team doesn't know what she is going to do next. I can clearly see what her secret is, and that is she has an undeniable passion for basketball! If you love something, do it with passion and you will be successful! Passion is the fuel that drives a person to be great, and in order to be great you must be willing to do the hard work. Practice, Practice, Practice!
I remember what Michael Jordan said about the 1996 team. He was mad shawn kemp did not make the team and publicly said he did not join the team for two reasons. He did not want to get hurt for the regular season and he felt returning players made no sense. He wanted new talent to be on the olympic team. The people that defend taurasi for having olympic experience are full of crap. The best player in the world made it clear that "returning experience" is not a valid reason to keep someone on the olympic team.
Diana Taurasi savored being called the GOAT. In less than half of her first season as a rookie pro; Caitlin has usurped Diana in the opinion of many. Diana never affected the WNBA like Caitlin Clark has, that much is abundantly clear, as Caitlin is destroying records already.
So she’s #2 prospect for All-Star… but shouldn’t be on the Olympic team? It’s CRITICS V. FANS all over again. I thought we didn’t care about the critics?
Jealousy - is the number reason for the hate against CC......over the hill lesbians crying because they are not relevant...but they currently have a MAN in the team...Taurasi made USOT when she was 22 as a rookie, when asked - she said " CC should not selected as a rookie at 22 yrs old...needs to develop more.." the reporter then said "but YOU were 22 when you got selected..." - Taurasi couldn't change the subject quick enough..
Diana thinks only NCAA champions are the best. It's ridiculous. Every top player can't play at the same school it takes a team not just 1 person to win championships she thinks it takes 1 person. Herself lol😅🤣
I’ve never watch a NBA or WNBA. Since CC’s senior year for the Hawkeyes, I’ve checked in occasionally to she her talent. I’m absolutely onboard the CC team now. Seems there’s quite a bit of negativity and racism towards CC. Hope she continues to handle this with her grace and style. You go girl. All the best…❤️👍❤️
they complain they dont get paid enough, but when someone is play better then all of them and might make able a salary raise for all the other women THEY ARE STILL NOT HAPPY!!!!!
Young women in the business world experience these same issues. The older queen b are way more terrible to them than men are. The Queen B wants the attention.
Is Caitlin Clark going to crush it in the All-Star Game? Yes or No?
Yes Caitlin will crush the Alstar game
Only if they treat her fairly.
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The ALLSTARS will play the Olympic team , what if the Allstars win ?
No...i dont think the players or staff will pass her the ball.
When she gets hot, her own coach takes her out and she usually only gets passed to when she's the only option. Not the 1st
I am 80 years old and I am watching 👀 😌 wnba for the first time, because of cc!!!
That's awesome! 🏀⛹️GO FEVER!🏀⛹️ & GO CC!!🌠. (✌🏼)
I just turned 70 yesterday and I am also watching the WNBA because of CC
Same here, I turned 80 in April and I watch all her games! I’ve never watched the WNBA, until now
Right
This is awesome!
All the hate she’s getting from other women is making her more popular.
You do understand that sports is about WINNING and REAL COMPETITION? Since y'all want her to be the forefront of something she hasn't earned or shown she deserves, she should leave basketball and become an influencer. Those people get paid to do absolutely nothing for entertainment value.
The real hate for CC is that 28 million Nike Deal she got. It has nothing to do with her play on the court. The women of the WNBA are upset they dont make that kind of money on or off the court. Reese is not upset as she had the opportunity to soon with Nike for more money but opted to go with Reebok instead.
So when the women out there are playing against her they are playing against a 28 million dollar woman on the court to their $73,000 a yr salary.
Now doesn’t that add up where the hatred is coming from?
@@malissakpadeh8951I’m likely much older than you, but I very much remember the nastiness from veterans that Larry Bird had to endure in his rookie season. Regardless, the Fever didn’t have the first round draft pick in two consecutive seasons because they were a championship caliber team, genius. The WINNING will come if and when the head coach figures out how to use CC effectively… CC getting only three shooting attempts in the 4th quarter is all on the coach. The Fever had the last game won, which would have been five in a row, but a blown 15-point lead and in the final three minutes having CC inbounding instead of setting her up for an open shot is just horrible coaching.
@@Primus54 She did have the ball for the last shot but she decided to pass the ball which was right play. So are you watching the game or just reading these comments about the game.
What's funny to me is that the players have long been whining for more money. Along comes a player who actually has the ability to put the WNBA in a viewership position that could increase salaries and the players around her are seeking to hold her down and take digs whenever they can. I'm not sure they understand how this all works.
if CC was on the Olympic team id watch. If she's not, I wont. Simple as that.
Truth bombs don't matter to the victim class.
Well said, I agree. No donations this time around as well.
I boycott all the Olympics
Put CC on the Olympic Team.......She is the ticket women's basketball needs.....
It's really a shame that you need this one woman to play to watch our team. It's the most dominant product we send every four years.
Reality is coming and its name Caitlin Clark.
If the coach would stop taking her out of the offense, CC would be averaging 20pts a game and closer to 10 assists. What she is doing right now is in spite of her team missing passes and easy layups and the coach taking the ball out of her hands for entire quarters of a game. In a different situation, she would be dominating the WNBA as a rookie.
Caitlins stats would be even better if she was utilized properly. 11 shots last game. She should be getting around 20+ shots a game. Her coach is terrible.
I agree 💯 %
FACTS.🔥
What do you think about the two coaches after the game was over, it was awkward how they were whispering to each others ear.🤔 (✌🏼)
Hello Julian you are so right ✅️
@@MaryMartinez-ob2mk Coach Spoon was telling Sides, "Nice Job not letting Caitlin shoot".
All while being hamstringed by her coach and teammates
they just won 6 of the last 9 games,, while in your words "being hamstringed by her coach and team mates"
"COME ON SERIOUSLY???"
They have won 6 of the last 9 games,, while in your words "being hamstringed by her coach and team mates"
"Come on SERIOUSLY???"
@@davidfehlman5150She seems to be benched if she gets hot, and then the other girp is allowed to throw up almost 10 more shots...hit or miss.
Other girl is good. Never passes. But, the count stats are there.
Crappy and lack luster screens, at times.
Some fair points out there to criticize.
Many of the wins akd losses are close. This last loss, when a 2 or 3 could win, CC had to inbound the ball over a taller girl?!?
Some say the coach may be with one of the other players. Dijon girl, just rehooked up with a Fever player.
WNBA is weird.
@@bakerfreshif Kelsey Mitchell was able to catch 1 of the four passes she dropped, then the fever win.
Also, Clark is a very efficient scorer, if Kelsey Mitchell shoots 11 times instead of the 18, and those other shots go to Clark, they win.
@bakerfresh I do get what you're saying, but like I said that comes with practices and playing time together,, and they are playing a lot better in the last 9 games cuz they can practice now,, they are still one of the youngest teams even the coach (2yrs) in the WNBA,,
Why can't everyone just wait till the end of the year before judging anyone,,, for me, if they win atleast half the games, that's a really good season for a team with 4 of the 5 starters with only 3yrs as a pro,,, they only won 13 games last year and they are going to top that,,,
If only the WNBA had embraced her AND the rest of the college class instead of trying to "teach them a lesson" and look like oppressors instead of supporters. What a difference it would have made. But I suppose decades of this entrenched culture was not going to easily grow with the change. It is their loss in the end.
You expect women to be logical?!
they change the rules like how they changed for Jordan
It's been quite a loss for the NBA too
Yep
I’ve gotten a lot of pushback on my theory below, but a majority of WNBA employees and SOME higher level stakeholders (not all) are colluding to deliberately injure her, either physically or mentally.
No one is advising her in this way, but honestly, she should be looking for an exit that meets her existing endorsement deals and contract language. This situation has gotten so out of control, it’s reached a point where Wilson, Nike, Gatorade, State Farm, and Goldman Sachs now need to get involved and exert some real behind the scenes pressure on the WNBA (i.e. financial threats).
I really think she’s at risk of having a career ending injury at this point because of what league employees are doing to her, not discounting the possibility of her experiencing the celebrity PTSD that child TV stars used to get, and in turn, never wanting to play ever again.
WNBA management and the Players Union does not want another “Michael Jordan” telling coaches, GMs and owners, who she wants on the team and what plays to run. Nor do they want a “Wilt Chamberlain” rookie year, who at the time, broke eight NBA records in his first season.
League leadership and the players union are terrified that this kids performance has a possibility of unmasking their poor management of the league. For example, what if the ratings tanked, after signing this huge new media deal, due to some unpredictable action, good or bad, taken by Caitlin (i.e. leaving the USA to play overseas)?
Not only are some of Diana Taurasi’s records at stake, in the long run, what happens if a Rookie beats the 53-points WNBA scoring record? The WNBA and Players Union don’t want any of these things to even be remotely on the table
This paradoxical behavior and language is, in my opinion, the “players union” trying to “put Caitlin in her place” behind the scenes. A lot of the WNBAs top players have mothers, who were NCAA stars before the creation of the WNBA and have jobs in that community. They are protecting their legacies at the expense of the league’s popularity and revenue growth. At the end of her 4 year contract Caitlin should go overseas or quit basketball. All this emotional abuse isn’t worth it.
Why do we keep hearing, the “know your history” statement, which is not a “customer service” focused statement?
I feel like there is a MAJOR consumer choice issue going on here. The WNBA is seemingly telling its customers that they will not, under any circumstances, let fans dictate who is popular and who’s name sells the most product.
She’s so good, even with bullying, both on and off the court, they have to start rigging the outcome. The analytics group has figured out how to make her look bad, and on orders from the top, the coach and GM will sideline her when commanded to do so.
When her WNBA contact is up, she can go to FIBA, get fast tracked for naturalization in whatever county she qualifies, and then play in the Olympics for that country. Young Boomers and Old Gen Xers are trying to “pick winners”, in defiance of the evidence, and trying to tell the market what they are allowed buy.
I stand by my previous statement, the “players union” is trying to “put Caitlin in her place” and are pressuring traditional media outlets, refs, players and GMs to bully her because they have already made “informal promises” to others and she is getting in the way.
Only the sponsors and product manufacturers can reverse this. Otherwise she should plan to go to Europe at the end of her contract because this will not stop until she is injured or too traumatized to perform at a high level.
They are forgetting, she doesn’t have to stay in the USA and once her WNBA contract is up, pending on her endorsement deals, can leave forever. None of these things work the way the WNBA “management class” seems to believe.
Only time will tell, because if she gets seriously injured like Bernard King or has a mental breakdown like Ben Gordon…remember this hypothesis.
I’m also guessing those in doubt have never dealt with unions in legal matters, if you had, you’d see my points are legitimate evidence being put towards a hypothesis. Look up what “grievances” are within the context of a union, where your peer can put you on notice with little supporting evidence. For instance, can anyone in the union file a grievance against Caitlin, as is typical in all other unionized professions?
She's already the face of the wnba
The only face people recognize
She's the only player in the WNBA that people can name.
😂😂😂😂 sound dumb angel reese is goofy
Caitlyn Clark is beautiful inside out, God bless her and her family. She was raised well .
I see her very much like Jerry West. All the drive and talent, and none of the mouth. There was a reason he was the logo. Class and quality!
@@chadbennett7873great observation. RIP Mr. West
Amen to that!
I love Caitlin Clark, and just started watching the WNBA because of her. Now she’s getting choked off by her coach and the league. She’s been snubbed by the Olympic women’s basketball team- which always used to be young rising amateur athletes. The WNBA has a serious jealousy problem. I’m confused.
What's to be confused about? It's bitter, anti-white black ladies exercising their obvious jealousy for a white girl who is more talented than them. And better looking too.
Dinosaur Taurasi needs to step down and give her place to CC. But we all know she is too selfish for that. So how about replacing these veterans with fresh recruits and bringing some life to the W.
imagine that, " I think Caitlin should be in the Olympic Team & I'd like to withdraw, allowing her selection to the Team.".. Taurasi would look Massive....
U cc fans are delusional
she’s a woman. She would never let another woman outshine her. That is their nature. USA basketball is so dumb not selecting CC. talk about the biggest wasted opportunity in the history of women’s basketball.
Diana Turasi wants to add more medals and awards to seal her legacy. She's older than LeBron James, and he has been in the NBA for 21 years.
Taurasi, Rapinoe. Are there any opinionated washed-ups that the women's Olympic selection committees don't automatically select?
This is the first time i will want the USA women basketball team to lose . i will go with Spain or Australia
can you imagine being one of these other teams showing up to the olympics knowing youre not even playing against your opponents best players?
@@stonergene nah just a bunch of first ballot hall of famers thats all.
@@stonergeneshe’s good but she’s not the best, give it a rest.
@@MrBundy15 they delusional 😂😂its like a cult in these comments
@@youngcity216 I don’t think that they know the all star game is all about popularity. She’s not even the best rookie. AR got her beat and it’s not close.
Dinosaur Taurasi is bitter and jealous because she knows Caitlin Clark has the potential to break all of her records...with people actually caring when Caitlin breaks them.
I’m not trying to be rude. I have never heard of Taurasi until couple months ago.
Which kind of makes the point for Caitlin in my opinion. These "legends" are not known of because literally nobody cared about wnba, hell women's basketball, before Caitlin. @@dejamike88
I'm a CC fan but "dinosaur" Taurasi (which im not a fan of) is 42!!! I really think CC can be the GOAT but the 2 have the same ppg and 20 years difference!!! Good numbers for a rookie and a 42 year old woman!!
@shanedelgado666 No, you all just sound like some dumb kids who don't know what they're talking about. EVERYONE knows who DT is. Kobe gave her the name White Mamba and she was one of the first women to really crossover and be appreciated by the greater basketball audience. Taurasi is old AF, but shes an American basketball legend and you saying nobody knows who she is because nobody cared, just removed you from the argument. Step your basketball knowledge up, casual.
@@dejamike88 Taurasi is well known. She is the final boss.
She is the real deal.
They dont want CC to be their team mate in the olympics bcoz theyre jealous of her
I remember when all the black folks kept saying wait until she goes to the wnba, how they are gonna school her. Seems like she’s schooling the wnba.
She's ok at best
Cortez LeBron James Stephen Curry saying she's amazing Taurasia has never had people that know the game talk about her like that and it makes her jealous she knows her time is up
What are you talking about? Diana Taurasi has been called the GOAT of women's basketball by NBA players and she is still playing well at her age.
@@WellDamn1Caitlin Clark is the GOAT!
With all due respect, Taurasi will be a forgotten subject in a few years, and Clark is the Tiger woods of WNBA. Next generation will make real money and be real national idols thanks to her.
@SzassTamOfThay Cheryl miller was never in the wnba 😂 yall really delusional
@@youngcity216 "yall" Learn to spell.
If Clark had a better coach...can you imagine the number she'd have? Last 5 games, she's only shot 11, 12, 12, 11, and 11 shots per game
Not just a better coach but a better team
TBH, I love her passing game. I hope that part of her game gets to the level of Magic, Bird, & Pete Maravich. The 'no look', behind the back, wrap arounds, etc are electrifying. CC definitely has the court vision. She 'sees' what very few see. Her court awareness is obvious. But, her team mates have to get used to this style of play. This will take time. There needs to be a "time investment" where her team mates may not always be ready to receive these passes. At some point her team mates will be mentally tuned in to CC's passing style, which makes them look good...makes them better players. This is GREAT BASKETBALL. The kind of basketball I miss since the passing of the Magic-
Bird era (pardon the pun).
@@ericwalker427 Yup, the worst team gets the first pick. She will change that.
Perhaps most of the WNBA should try having Caitlins DEMEANOR❤GO CAITLIN KEEP THAT BIG CAN OF WHIPASS COMING ❤
DEMEANOR❤
In a league of classless individuals, she definitely stands out. The hate she is receiving from those that stand to benefit from her success is really informative of just how dysfunctional this league is.
Exactly… professional, poised, articulate. The others seem to have a chip on their shoulder and seem annoyed to give a post game presser. It’s cringe worthy.
I can not believe I am going to be cheering for an American team to lose.
Shouldn't be your first time. Women's soccer?
@@Starca11er Did not cheer against them.. did not know they existed.
CC needs a coach that will turn her loose
Caitlin will keep rising no doubt about it
The 9 words Ronald Reagan said the WNBA didn’t want to hear from Caitlyn Clark. ‘I can’t Score IF I CANT GET THE BALL”
Never heard her say that
Yes Caitlin Clark will crush All Star game
Make sure to vote for Caitlin Clark for WNBA All Star! Shes only a 1000 votes down! Lets get her the accolades she deserves!
Phenomenal player. What she is like off court is also amazing which is why I like her a lot.
Diana Taurasi Is aaron hasben when a rookie comes in and puts up better numbers than her it's time for her to retire
Not even that. She's 42 and has 5 gold medals already. Use this is a golden opportunity for the WNBA, but these women a so jealous and pretty
I’ll add that y’all would probly love her to stay if she was a tiny bit endearing.
She should have retired while she was still an average player. She was never a leader, just had a bigger mouth and a louder voice. Good riddance, Diana.
@Weeninthegrass true, but isn't that the point? You're past your prime, and reaching that time of retirement, it's obvious your next move should be what positive traits and advice can I contribute to a sport that's done so much for me? Hmmm, maybe I can help promote the league in some way, make it so that the new bloods thats coming in, dont go through what I went through during my career, make it so that the one person(s) who can potentially bring great things to sport get all the opportunities they can to promote it even more and then in the end, you can say that you were one of the great that make it happen instead of being the one that will be known as the hateful, jealous and bitter of the all.
@@othellmartin6302 yea… that sums it up 😁. Just making the point that a little grace would go a long way- especially for the WNBA, and this pompous woman.
Taurasisaurus doesn't realize that dinosaurs are extinct
"It belongs in a museum!" -Indiana Jones
Taurasisaurus Rex
CC is not only a great player, she’s like the family girl you know who lives down the block and the rest of your family likes her and wants to see her succeed at whatever she does.
She has to keep walking a fairly straight line to keep that image and her fan base.
She’s the girl every son’s mother wants her son to meet and marry.
Turasi is ensuring that everyone remembers her not for her talent, but for her hatred, bitterness and jealousy of Clark.
I hope she makes it cool to be straight in the WNBA.
Hard to justify not taking her to Paris now right
The second coming of L. Bird. You see and hear a lot of negativity from the veterans in the league. They should welcome her for the popularity she brings to a sport that was collapsing on it's own. Furthermore their salaries are gonna go up thanks to what she brings. Leaving her off the Olympic team was a very dumb thing, and political for sure. The girl is a winner, like it or not to all her critics, she's gonna be around for some time, so deal with it.
@@stephenfletcher1579
It will be interesting to see if CC can remain at this level for the rest of the season
Under a system against her
Team mates either against her or just not good enough to play along side her game well
(Although Temi could help a lot there, maybe) Depends on Sides lol
Bird was GOAT level, CC is GOAT level...
But Bird never faced the issues CC is having to face
I hope CC gets let lose in at least a few games, to keep fans happy until they can Trade her or change the Couch ✌️
it seems like that could be the point. it’s not about words off the court; let the game speak for itself on the court; and if nothing changes, then the missed opportunity is no less than obvious.
It's easy to justify. She has NO experience playing international basketball at the highest level.
@@mattwelsh5327 and she didnt try out for the team!
Clark is the real deal. She is great shooter. She can drive the lane. She is one of the best passers. She will only keep getting better.
Are you kidding me that girl needs to be on the team now . Do not let her miss this opportunity let get her the Olympic team now ... GO CAITLIN
Especially Paris! Like cmon man most Olympics are held in shit holes like Russia and China. Imagine CC in some Paris threads. WOW!!!
@@brandonwood8117 yeah i know i get it . but still she should go, how many gold metals do you have ...??
As an Iowan and a 7 year fan of Caitlin Clark. Caitlin is being held back, she’s not being able to play at her potential. Whoever is in charge of the WNBA needs to do some serious digging into what is going on. Not just with Indiana Fever, the officials and a few of the veterans of the league. Something is going on and whatever it is…. It isn’t right!
Those on the top are in one it! 😢
Yeah, she was more willing to take that shot early on. I’m hoping Caitlin has a plan and will eventually start taking that shot again after she’s been focusing on dishing out to her players, as she’s been doing on this recent stretch.
CC is not in college anymore she is in the wnba and she's not doing 💩
did you not pay attention to the stats? Please don't post racist stupidity. @@rasyay
Caitlin Clark is the GOAT! Go 22!
Not really but she does lead the league in turnovers
I literally had no idea Taurasi was even still in the league until she started talking sht about CC.
LOL. I had never even HEARD of Taurasi! Who watches WNBA?
@@sportsmediaamerica -- lolol....I remember her from college when uconn and tenn were the only teams.
After that.....I had no clue! Lololol
Grandma is just mad that her time is up
Good one.
She leads the league in turnovers literally not schooling anybody
Get rid of her coach and she will dominate!!
She has this determination about her to keep pushing forward, never happy enough for what she’s done. One day she’ll be the greatest because that’s her goal. She said, “I want to be the best, and I want to play with the best”. Her father said “she wants to be the best in the word”. I believe she can be whatever she wants, and what should scare the hell out of the rest of you is, she believes it too.
Her assists number would be much higher if her teammates had not missed a majority of their shots.
Diana the dinosaur
Remember Clark is still a rookie & just started playing a few games in the WNBA & her stats are like someone who's been playing for 10 years. Can you imagine in a couple of years she'll blow away everyone in the WNBA she may have to move to the NBA 😂
If she has a chance and her team and hopefully new coach let her. You are correct!!
I remember one of the NBA players said she could match them on offense, but get killed on defense. Makes sense.
Goes to show how hungry the country was for a clean normal superstar!
Taurasi ain’t no dinosaur, she’s a fossil!
Fossil fuel.
All the dinosaurs are fossils bro, they are one in the same.
Her Talent is being stifled by her coach.Maybe they want to run her out of the league before she shatters all those LGBTQ +-÷× records
True
No, not true.
Maybe she needs to get traded immediately to a team that will give her free rein.
US Olympic Committee is Blu d and blur. Missing the biggest talent and draw. They should be replaced.
CC will continue to excel and increase her fan base.
This shows what a political piece of garbage the Olympics has become.
I’m done. Clark owns this league and is the goat. Sorry. Just how it is.
Caitlin Clark's full effect on women's basketball won't fully be realized until many years have passed. We're going to see a boatload of young girls in coming generations inspired by what she's doing right now. Twenty years from now, the level of play in the WNBA won't look anything like the clown show that it's been in the past - IF the jealousy and hatred don't destroy her first.
CC's teammates and coach threw the game against Chicago to sabotage her. She needs to dump the Make a WishNBA 🤬
Huh? You knew that shit didnt make sense when you typed that nonsense. 😐
@@Detroit_DawgIt makes sense and it's a no nonsense i saw the game.. sides is a stupid coach she is there to sabotage and to lose
And I bet you think the election was stolen and Jan 6th was staged. God the IQ of this country is on a serious decline.
@@Detroit_Dawgoh look Blackman talking shit about Clark again hater
I watched the game from beginning to end and it seemed to me that Coach S was trying to play the system she really wants to use with players she really likes and brought in herself but only AFTER CC and Boston pick and roll got her a big lead. Well, we all saw the result. She blamed the loss on CC’s last minute pass for an easy shot. No follow up as to “how did you manage to lose that lead?” Pathetic coaching and pathetic journalism.
Is Christy Sides being paid to throw games and be the worst team? I wonder what the truth is.
I thought that too. Many times she has shut CC down when she needs her to take control. She seems to have favorites she plays no matter if they’re good or not.
They probably want to ease her in as not to expose the league's mediocrity. Actually to late for that. She will force them all to step up their game.
Caitlin will ONLY CRUSH IT in the All-Stars game if the Coach and her teammates play with her. She is a game-changer; a master tactician; and an exceptional Baller. Be on the spot to shoot for a basket. Block, run, drive, and assist to make ALL baskets count. IGNORE what you cannot control. Lead by example. All of these factors are what Caitlin delivers in every game. When her teammates and Coach read the game as she sees it then not only will she SHINE, but they will too.
I haven’t watched basketball at any level for over 20+ years… but I watch CC☮️❤️🙏🇺🇸
She's literally the best wmba player of all time, and she's just getting started.
Never watched one wnba game until Caitlin came into view.
Taurasi! Now that's a good Joke to start the day with! 😂😂😂 Can't wait to see her in the Unemployment line!!😂😂😂
There not letting Clark on the Olympic team because somewhere on the line there is a lot of jealousy, she’s a Star ⭐️ and she’s being held back, but really whomever is responsible for holding her back can’t now because she’s here now 😁👍🏾
We still haven't seen her full ability since her coach is holding her back smh.
They don't want her on the women's Olympic team? She can just play on the men's team -- she's that f'n good. Looks like Larry Bird running around with a pony tail out there. Shooting the lights out from everywhere on the floor, running the offense w/ great passing, blocks, steals, boards, she's the complete package. What the f*ck is the league doing letting them beat on her? Let's destroy our 1st MJ cause we're jealous of her... waaaaaa.....sounds like chicalogic to me...
They took rookies in the recent past. It's just jealousy that's keeping Clark off the team and that's a pity.
They should have Clark and Reese both on the Olympic team.
bitter catty women will hold the wnba down.
Always have, and none are more bitter than Taurasi.
women think with their hearts and not their smarts
Taurasi is a zero. No one knew or knows of her outside her family. What a joke. CC all the way
She is, until Sides handicaps her!!! Last game sides shackled CC the whole 4th quarter!!! Sides needs to GO!!!
It's has to be a directive from higher up. She's exposing the league's mediocrity. It's been exposed for a long time but people are actually watching now.
@@bkvike get out of here with that garbage!
I am sooooooooooooooooooo loving this!!! Caitlin Clark is awesome. When the WMBA first started I watched. And the main reason was Lisa Leslie and Rebecca Lobo. They were very talented but also VERY LIKEABLE!!! And likeable is something that most WMBA players are not.
And yes, they don't like Caitlin Clark because she is white!!! C'mon folks, let's call things what they are. The fact is, she is a talented, attractive, WHITE girl and they hate her for it. I'm from Texas and will be rooting for the Indiana Fever!!!
She’s not on the team because she doesn’t play in carpet and doesn’t like box.
Go ahead Jen, assemble the best team that not many will watch. A lot of these former Connecticut players forgot where they supposedly grew up.
More racism against Miss Clark.
I LOVE Caitlin!!! You go, Darlin'!!!
Caitltn Clark (CC)Is/Should be the benchmark for all girl's to be Inspired by & become from shooter to leader👍🏽💰💸💵👌🏽
Clark is already the face of the WNBA.
Turasi is 42. She was good in her day but her ego is getting in the way of talent making the team. It's not ALL about experience but that does play a part. Turasi needs to make the call here. Bow out and let the young gun enter the arena.
That's not going to happen. She has too much pride and her ego is too big
Caitlin Clark is evidence that the WNBA hasn't been an abject failure for decades because of sexism, but rather by being such a low quality product. Caitlin Clark brings the talent and excitement that people want to pay to see. Instead, what we typically get out of the WNBA is cringe. There are vidos titled "This is why nobody watches the WNBA", and they are spot on. Caitlin Clark is bringing much needed life into the sport and will hopefully become the new standard.
Diana T.: Get out while ppl still think kindly of you.
Too late.
Taurasi still bragging about her 3 National Championships in college is like me bragging about my Little League days.
or Al Bundy talking about his city championship
If I was a championship ring, where could I hide where nobody would look for me. Hmmm… got it.
Caitlin Clark’s jewelry box.
Clark is money. Keep her off the Olympic team makes no sense.
It's very satisfying to see Clark make all the haters eat their words. Note to the ladies on the View, no the ball doesn't go in the basket easier if you are white.
I only watched golf when Tiger played. I only watched tennis when Serena played. I only watched MMA when McGregor faught. Leaving Clark off the Olympic team was a blunder of monumental proportion.
About the flagrant fouls, as usual some people tell us not to believe our lying eyes. She's showing how to be great without the petty rough housing.....CC getterdone
Clark should be on the team to bring more attention to the sport and all the women in the league should support her and talk about how great she is and will be and not be petty and jealous. Furthermore, her coach should be fired and a new one that will build the offense around her should be brought in.
Surpassing NBA game viewership! That’s insane 🎉 😊 Go Caitlyn! ❤
Clark is my hero!!! She will continue to rise, and I will watch her. Shame on the Olympic committee. Time for the new out with the old regime; I, for one, will not be watching the Olympic games. never did before, but would have if Caitlin was playing.
Grand mother tarsi doesn’t realize that her time is up and her pride won’t allow her to retire
If the jealous sentiment still there they will lose it
Starting to remind me of Jokic… she needs some athletic people who can catch passes and go up with them and finish. An outside shooter who can nail the 3 would take pressure off as well
Dinosaur Taurasi 😂😂😂 love it. She should definitely give up her spot on the Olympic team.
She BLOWS
Caitlin Clark is an assassin. She has a lot of weapons in her arsenal and the opposing team doesn't know what she is going to do next. I can clearly see what her secret is, and that is she has an undeniable passion for basketball! If you love something, do it with passion and you will be successful! Passion is the fuel that drives a person to be great, and in order to be great you must be willing to do the hard work. Practice, Practice, Practice!
!!!!!!!!!!!!
All I can say is that lots of ladies are going to have to see a plastic surgeon. Because CC is giving them all facials
Yes she is good, remind me of Steph Curry or could she be The Reincarnation of Larry Bird?
Diana Turasi is washed up . They gifted her a spot on the Olympic team.. she's a bum
She made it when she was only 18, but now that she's 42 she says Clark is too young.
I remember what Michael Jordan said about the 1996 team. He was mad shawn kemp did not make the team and publicly said he did not join the team for two reasons. He did not want to get hurt for the regular season and he felt returning players made no sense. He wanted new talent to be on the olympic team.
The people that defend taurasi for having olympic experience are full of crap. The best player in the world made it clear that "returning experience" is not a valid reason to keep someone on the olympic team.
Shes a bum! lmao🤣 Dont even know who she is 😅
@@_PatrickO While I agree CC should be on the team... Jordan's opinion on the matter is irrelevant.
@_PatrickO, so true if you have the new talent you should market them, while giving them the opportunity to represent the country.
Diana Taurasi savored being called the GOAT. In less than half of her first season as a rookie pro; Caitlin has usurped Diana in the opinion of many.
Diana never affected the WNBA like Caitlin Clark has, that much is abundantly clear, as Caitlin is destroying records already.
So she’s #2 prospect for All-Star… but shouldn’t be on the Olympic team? It’s CRITICS V. FANS all over again. I thought we didn’t care about the critics?
Jealousy - is the number reason for the hate against CC......over the hill lesbians crying because they are not relevant...but they currently have a MAN in the team...Taurasi made USOT when she was 22 as a rookie, when asked - she said " CC should not selected as a rookie at 22 yrs old...needs to develop more.." the reporter then said "but YOU were 22 when you got selected..." - Taurasi couldn't change the subject quick enough..
Diana thinks only NCAA champions are the best. It's ridiculous. Every top player can't play at the same school it takes a team not just 1 person to win championships she thinks it takes 1 person. Herself lol😅🤣
I’ve never watch a NBA or WNBA. Since CC’s senior year for the Hawkeyes, I’ve checked in occasionally to she her talent. I’m absolutely onboard the CC team now. Seems there’s quite a bit of negativity and racism towards CC. Hope she continues to handle this with her grace and style. You go girl. All the best…❤️👍❤️
they complain they dont get paid enough, but when someone is play better then all of them and might make able a salary raise for all the other women THEY ARE STILL NOT HAPPY!!!!!
Young women in the business world experience these same issues. The older queen b are way more terrible to them than men are. The Queen B wants the attention.