4-time WNBA champion Sheryl Swoopes has been certainly one of Caitlin Clark’s most outspoken critics.
However Swoopes was left speechless throughout a current podcast look after being requested concerning the Indiana Fever star’s remarks about her privilege as a White athlete in an interview with Time journal after being named Athlete of the Yr.
Swoopes, who was the primary participant ever signed to the WNBA, admitted on the “Gil’s Enviornment” podcast Wednesday that Clark receiving the respect was “nice” for the league, however she questioned the factors for what went into Time’s choice.
Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever celebrates throughout a sport in opposition to the Los Angeles Sparks Could 24, 2024, at Crypto.com Enviornment in Los Angeles. (Adam Pantozzi/NBAE through Getty Photos)
“I don’t assume I’m stunned. I’m curious to know who the opposite candidates had been. However the truth that that’s the very first WNBA participant to ever win Time journal Athlete of the Yr is fairly particular.
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“My query is — like the factors — is it based mostly off her efficiency on the court docket, which, yeah, she had an ideal yr. Or is it extra concerning the affect that she had on the sport this season.
“I believe it is nice, not only for her. I believe it is nice for the league, proper? Like all people talked concerning the recognition she delivered to the W this season, and, so, for her to be Time journal Athlete of the Yr I believe it is actually nice for the league.”
Texas Tech alumna Sheryl Swoopes attends Alumni Weekend at a Texas Tech sport in opposition to Baylor Jan. 28, 2023, at United Supermarkets Enviornment. (Imagn)
CAITLIN CLARK ADMITS FEELING ‘PRIVILEGE’ AS A WHITE PERSON, SAYS WNBA WAS ‘BUILT ON’ BLACK PLAYERS
However Swoopes had much less to say when she was requested what she considered Clark’s admission to the journal that she benefited from her privilege.
“I wish to say I’ve earned each single factor, however as a White individual, there’s privilege,” Clark stated within the interview.
“Numerous these gamers within the league which have been actually good have been Black gamers. This league has type of been constructed on them. The extra we are able to admire that, spotlight that, speak about that, after which proceed to have manufacturers and corporations spend money on these gamers which have made this league unbelievable, I believe it’s essential. I’ve to proceed to attempt to change that. The extra we are able to elevate Black ladies, that’s going to be a ravishing factor.”
Caitlin Clark (22) of the Indiana Fever drives to the basket in opposition to the Connecticut Solar throughout Recreation 2 of the primary spherical of the 2024 WNBA Playoffs Sept. 25, 2024, at Mohegan Solar Enviornment in Uncasville, Conn. (Chris Marion/NBAE through Getty Photos)
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When requested throughout Wednesday’s podcast about these remarks, Swoopes stated nothing.
She appeared to lift an eyebrow and nod earlier than the subject was modified.
Swoopes has confronted criticism previously over her scorching takes on Clark. In September, Swoopes stated she didn’t assume Clark was “dominating” the league. Clark was later named WNBA Rookie of the Yr.
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