Listen I am a 52 year old black man from the hood and I know basketball I use to play myself and Caitlin Clark plays better than most men that young lady is different period
I'm a 68 year old black man and I love Caitlin she's so humble and that's what's really special about her - her character. In my opinion she's the best player in the WNBA!
I too feel Caitlin’s character contributes to the fact that she’s beloved by so many people. I don’t think she’s the best player in the W YET. I think there are a few who are better, but here’s the thing, I’m excited to know that she has room for growth and I get to watch that happen in the next few seasons… that’s going to be AWESOME. Here’s why I think she’s not the best, her defense is weak and she knows it. Once she locks that in, she will dominate. But yeah the character really does make a difference.
❤ I'm 68 years old and I'm a black man and I played the same position as CC and led my team and was the best player so I can relate and identify with greatness this is why I love and respect Caitlin Clark❤
I think that's what the haters hate the most. I think they want Caitlin to bow down and denounce the Stephen A Smith and Charles Barkleys of the world. They want her to get on their side.
@@kurtschmidt9760 Gee I wonder why she gets so much praise, from some people. Could it be because of the historic season she's having, she never says the wrong thing or anything at all?
You know why Caitlin doesn't bother responding or diving in all that drama? 1. She has been amazingly taught or guided 2. She is really smart. 3. She lets her game talk for her. 4. She is not racist. 5. She is above these haters. Go CC!! Help these idiots put money in their pockets in spite of themselves. Pfftt. Petty jealous B.S.
a lion doesnt mingle in the mud with the sheep. it would be like lebron going off on dillon brooks. its beneath him. for clark its the same way...most of the players beefing with her with hard fouls in game are benchplayers. swoops is unrecognizable to anyone under the age of 16. no kids grow up idolizing her. clark probably thinks nothing of them because they're nobodies in the big picture
I'm a french guy in France who never watched a women basketball game and I've been watching all the Indiana Fever games this season....loving it! Go CC!❤
¡¡ Almost the same, here !! I´m a SPANIARD, in SPAIN. Last time I was interested in Basket, in general, was in the 80´s. I haven´t been following the NBA since then & I´ve never had ANY interest in WNBA (or any other female league, for that matter). That is STARTING to CHANGE lately, exclusively THANKS to having SEEN CAITLIN PLAY here on youtube.
well Diamonds aren't rare really, its' why the bible never mentions it. It mentions rubies because rubies and emeralds are actually rarer than diamonds.
Good grief. It’s this kind of sense of entitlement that has turned off potential fans for 26 years! For 26 years, the WNBA has been saying that they don’t need to change their game not recognizing that sport is entertainment. 🙄 Thank you for calling out the BS.
@@cdeo4l668 Give me one single example in the NBA where a man has demanded a player come out and condemn fans for trolling his haters? This is like skip baseless demanding LeBron publicly speak against people who call skip out for being a LeBron hater. It's stupid and wouldn't work anyway. Btw Caitlin already spoke out because they kept crying about this earlier in the season and guess what? Her haters are still getting called out.
For her to say that people need to push back against Caitlin Clark, the Fever or even any of the staff just showed her ignorance and bias. Clark or anyone from the Fever has nothing to do with all the drama. They (Caitlin especially) shows up for work and does their job. CC stays above the fray and leaves the bickering to the little bitter people.
I didn't watch much of WNBA games in the past, boring! Now, after watching Ms. Clark in college play like she's doing, I said this lady can play ball and is for real. I'm a 75 year old guy who has a big interest in WNBA games. Thanks Ms. Clark and please continue to shine. Kudos Rachel Annamarie DeMita, for a fabulous and truthful episode. People have to grow up and know there's a shining star, black or white, that is growing the league in many ways. 👋🤗😘🌹🏀😎
Not even a casual fan. Never followed a sports team until now. Never heard of WNBA. Not even my son an avid BB fan watched a women’s game. Now only watching because of CC. I bet you there are many fans like me. CC is making fools of these detractors without even trying. She’s above the fray. They are dragging their credibility to the mud.
100% agree. I am a man who has never watched a WNBA game before and I heard about a girl from Iowa that can shoot Logo 3's, so I tuned in to watch her play and she is legit. If the WNBA doesn't appreciate Caitlin Clark, they must not be able to do math, because Caitlin Clark is filling seats even at away games. I saw the Stephen A Smith roast of Sheryl Swoopes video and that is basically what he said, that Caitlin has increased ticket sales, not just at Indiana, but every game she is in.
I'm the same way man in my 60s haven't seen watched a bb game since Byrd and Magic and when it was free wwos last year kept hearing about her breaking the record started watching and watching her now by her bringing us to the game we've seen other good players on the team and her teammates last year
Yeah, you're right! But shouldn't someone else make up my mind for me???? 🥴Narcissism! These women are sick to even suggest such a thing! What they are really saying is "Don't tune in for Tiger, what about Phil Mickelson?" 😂 Now don't get me wrong...I love Phil Mickelson, but that's not why I'm tuning in! Envy, jealous women needs Old Guard recognition... SMH 🤐
Yes, the rookie kid needs to be responsible for marketing…not the marketing person who is crying about Steven A who owes you nothing. He’s playing attention now, so stop complaining and do your job.
@sistaterra not sure how the point escaped you, but us little nobodies out here in the comments aren't claiming to be known by or demanding anything of anyone. Unlike the big mouth whining on the recording.
How many of you have watched a CC game or highlight video more than once? I have rewatched some of CC’s college games - full games, mind you - because they are so entertaining.
“If Caitlin isn’t going to do the right thing”!!!? What,!?? She has done nothing but praise the old guard, veteran players, the League, the coaches, the media .. all while they snubbed her, diminished her, flagrantly fouled her and continue to Gaslight light her greatness. CC is just doing her thing, never a bad word or act against anyone.. and the League just had a meltdown over her. And I guess it’s not over yet.
Caitlin has never complained about the abuse she's taken ... she's taken the high road, the vitriol comes from the immature playground level fighting... does not belong in professional sports... Angel Reese started off that way but walked it back.. and got more respect, and is on her way to become the #1 rebounder the league has ever seen. There's room for everyone to be great.. stop the b*ching and promote the game..
@@michaelaiello9525 they have done the same. The problem is that they don't report it. People thrive on sending this hateful stuff because people like to hear it. People don't research anything they listen to little sound bites and assume the worst. I think it's because people like negativity. If they don't shift this stuff it will ruin the WNBA. It's not CC against the WNBA. Although carats media are creating click bait content doing it.
What they want is for Caitlin to become an activist, they live by the premise of “silence is violence”, so if Caitlin isn’t posting approved slogans, she becomes the enemy, even if she is being neutrally positive about everything.
Rachel, you are spot on! I'm a huge sports fan. Watched Bulls for 40 years. Season ticket holder to Bengals and never watched a single WNBA game.... till this year. Wife and I followed Caitlin for last year. My wife doesn't watch sports. NOW we're hooked on the Fever! Wife and I watch every game and going tomorrow night to first game driving up from Cincinnati. Got row 1 by the bench. Spent way too much but wanted to see Greatness! Thanks, Caitlin, for showing us how fun women's BB can be! Love the whole team now
I am soooooo sick of the victim culture. There’s been a TON of hatred and vitriol. Leveled at Caitlin. Including from swoopes. You don’t hear her whining about it. She doesn’t owe anyone anything.
SUPER IMPORTANT: *the meanings of words are different for wokists compared to the rest of us* I found out that to wokists "hate" means "saying whatever I'm angry against", so when we share the truth, with detailed stats and explain the context of it, all without any vulgarity or insults etc, we get prevented from posting by FB and shadowbanned by X for "hate speech"
@@imnotasfunnyasithink4970 Short answer is the horrible attitude of black women. Shaq and other huge sports personalities suggested they lowered the rim and were slandered left and right by active and ex wnba players. Draymond Green brought up ideas to improve viewership and was scoffed at by a wnba player on National television. The problem is black women have horrible entitled attitudes about everything.
It’s not racist, it’s jealousy. Women are terribly jealous, I am one, I know. Part of it is elitism, all these women coming from the primo basketball schools were looking down at Caitlin because she’s from IOWA… Well it’s the Iowa program that polished that gem and made it even better. They have worked hard and it’s grown very slowly, I get their frustration and seeing this girl from Iowa just ignites the whole thing. Here’s the thing, she works JUST as hard as they do, if not more. She shoots 300 baskets per day in the off season!!! But she, and let’s really attribute this to the coaching staff at Iowa, has worked on media training. These stupid shortsighted women need to get with the program and learn how to capitalize on the attention and get some media training too. If you can learn to appreciate her game and not bring negativity you can get yourself a sweet commentator gig!
@@pavila195417 You mean racist whites never watching bball until there was a white face playing and being promoted more than black women who are better players?
I don’t think it’s racism. It’s resentment. For decades, the WNBA has been saying that they don’t need to change their product to be successful. CC just proved them wrong. That’s why they’re mad.
@@dianefoor4311 DEI? Must you guys bring that into this too? Good Lord! The insanity is thinking that everything involves DEI. It’s not as serious and as malicious as racism, it’s good plain old female jealousy. Women don’t like getting shown up by younger more talented women, I know, I’m a woman. It’s a curse. They do have some right to be a little jealous because NIL deals are very new and the salaries for players are pathetic. All those women deserved more than what they got, they are very talented. But on Caitlin Clark’s end it’s not her fault things opened up right before she was in college. But she is better than most of them, just like they were better than previous generations’ players. It’s the nature of sport and training. They need to pull up their big girl pants and realize she is making the sport popular which will benefit commentator/veterans too.
Darlin’, you just earned yourself a new sub. I am so impressed and reassured when I see young people who can think independently, critique dispassionately, and communicate logically and clearly. Keep it up!
I have never seen any athlete who is surrounded by so much drama that they themselves did nothing to cause in over 40 years of following sports. Clark is breaking people's brains without even saying or doing anything. It's surreal.
A sincere smile from a hard-working, talented, fiendly, and beautiful woman, is a force to be reckoned with, Take note, those who start and end your day with jealousy and envy. Hate is extremely unhealthy. Doctor visits start piling up after a few short years.
Nobody wanted to watch the WNBA the entire time it has existed, until Caitlyn Clark started playing. Attendance for the Fever during home games went from 1,800 to 17,000. Caitlyn Clark got a standing ovation at another teams home game. The Micheal Jordan of the WNBA is here and they better get use to it.
@@Paul15. Well maybe there were but they did not have her charisma. Jordan had his presence, as did Kobe - they commanded their space through their game and personalities. Before CC all the others seem like wannabes. We are across the globe from the WNBA and we are following + supporting CC and the Indiana Fever. That is her star appeal.
Tiger Woods - Golf Conor McGregor - UFC Simone Biles - Gymnastics Caitlin Clark - WNBA Athletes who elevate the game come from different races and genders.
Promotion? Really? The product was awful. That was the reason why nobody was watching. And then came CC down the mountain with the tablets in her hands. Numbers do not lie. Just compare the number of attendance and viewership when the Fever is playing. 17,000 watch the game in the arena when Clark is playing. 8,000 when she is not. Now, they are saying that promotion is the problem? If that is the case, why did they not let her play in the Olympics? A bunch of hypocrites.
What do you mean? It's so fun watching women missing simple layups and fail to do flash passes and dunks. It's obviously more fun to watch than the NBA. 😂 Jokes aside, CC at least made the game watchable. But if WNBA player 'activists' don't even want that, and have entitlement to only want for celebrities to promote them for no apparent reason, I have absolutely no problem not watching them again.
There was no money to be made promoting the WNBA before Caitlin Clark entered the league, period!! Get over yourself. Caitlin Clark saved and elevated the WNBA.
Stop all of you are kind of right. CC is steering the boat, like Kobe,Magic,Bird, Michael ride with it. I do have a problem with yours analysis of the game. I have watched since its beginning. This was Kobe plan for the WNBA, It is the best league in the world. I love the playoffs. If you haven’t watched the league than you don’t know who’s been in the game. There are athletes like CC , Sue Bird, Mya Moore, Stevie. Loren Jackson, wanted and made it. These women are not listening to the media crap, or the first timers that have no idea, who these players idolized. They don’t mention any of the stuff that you or anybody else is saying. I’m watching the game and it’s great. What makes it exciting for me, is whole rookie class. I wish the rookies could play team USA or somebody. WNBA is a real sisterhood and we’re on the sidelines.
@Keefer24 because just recently ESPN carried the NCAAW games b/c they lost NCAA mens, therefore talked about these NCAAW players on their shows. That wave is now flowing to the W.
I am a 47 year old black man. Didn't watch the WNBA. But I watch it now because of CC, Reese, Cardoza, Brink, Jackson, and Kate Martin. I don't see race or sexual preference. Now I notice great players like Mitchell, Wilson, Collier, and a lot of names I can't pronounce. I know coaches and bench players. So stop it when you finally get eyes on you. Especially from white and black men. Lady take win.
Great take sir! 1000% agree. I never watched WNBA except for CC. Like you, I enjoyed all these rookies during the NCAA tournament. I stopped watching NBA 4 years ago. Feals great to watch organized BB again.
I am blown away that here we are in 2024 and race and skin color are still talking points... i strongly believe there's an agenda that's orchestrated by the Criminally Insane Global Elite, an agenda designed to create disharmony and divide. We need to come to a realization that skin pigmentation does not define us as being separate to each other!!!
Bro, you watch the WNBA because of Clark those other people you mentioned three of them are role players and the others aren’t fun to watch. It’s OK to say introduced you to decent basketball.
@@purpleperc1012 "three of them are role players" what? A'ja Wilson, Kelsey Mitchell and Napheesa Collier are "role players"? Since when? Reese, Cardozo, Brink and Jackson are the top rookies of the class, pity that Brink is out with an injury. In fact Cardozo is a much better offensive player than Reese but for some reason gets less minutes and less touches. She is also the better defender, there is a reason she was a much higher pick than Reese.
Just knowing the record for 20 points and 10 assists in a game record is 10… it took 500 games to get 10 of them… and CC had 7 of those games in 34 games!!! Yet the rebound double double is being treated with more love!
CC is a stud. Angel Reese with the twenty bricks and 50% offensive rebounds. The only people who are the haters are the same delusional Americans we have.
@@Fuglicia-is7oz yeah but sabonis could also pass like Magic from the post. i mean dude was very talented considering he was one of the if not the 1st international player in the nba
Caitlin is the gateway drug for regular fans into the WNBA. Something the Old Guard and the Old gatekeepers could never do. Caitlin is changing the script and got the limelight and now the gatekeepers are all upset.
Exactly, Jordan walked into locker room after scrimmaging during Dream Team and said there is a new sheriff in town. Bird and Magic looked at each other, might be right, from documentary I watched. They didn’t knock him on the ground with his back turned.
I think the NBA is pretty excited and let’s not pretend they aren’t running the show ultimately. I could see the NBA needing to change some WNBA personnel so they are less chicken headed and embrace a gift when they see one rather than cluck cluck.
You nailed it Rachel. There's just sooooo much to disagree with in what she said. They want the WNBA to grow as long as your in the club. Her words. She said black and LGBTQ. That's a shame!!!!
Taurasi is Hispanic as her mother is from Argentina and her father, who is Italian, grew up there. Also you can tell, her Spanish is nearly flawless. Apparently 1.4% WNBA players are Hispanic and 1.4% are Asian. Yes 60% of the WNBA is black, I’m not surprised and that’s what it is. But there’s no need to discourage people of other races from participating and promoting black women over anyone else…. Just enjoy the talent you have, period.
67-yr-old black guy here. I watch exactly ZERO sports all year, every year since the 80s ... Just not interested in NFL, NBA, MLB, none of it, preferring to devote time elsewhere and fill my head with other facts and stats. So what do I know? That's right ... nuthin'! And Caitlin Clark got me glued to WNBA. All of it! 😂 Not only lovin' the way she ball ... I dig the class on display in the face of hatred and thuggishness and... Lemme quit😌 Yo, 22 ... you go, girl!
Wow! What a great thing to say! I had season tickets so I was into the NBA. CC brought me into the WNBA. Now I'm all in. It's now my favorite league, who would have thunk it? The Fever fans are a family and live hearing from other fever fans. Keep posting, love hearing from you Bro! 🥳🥳🥳😃😃😃🌏🌍🌎🦅🦅🦅🍹🍹🍹😇😇😇🤠🤠🤠
I think Caitlin's best record is how many times she stayed classy when the wnba "pioneers" went classless. I like your channel because you're based and bring an even perspective on the current topics.
Exactly this is a league that’s never made a profit and she has a nerve to say it needs more promotion. Why the hell would anyone pay for a product that no one cares about? 😂
Miss DeMita, ...NAILED IT !!! You are so SPOT ON with your comments !!! I can't comment enough on all the points you made. I agree with every point you made. I will keep listening for your perspective JUST AS I WILL KEEP WATCHING THE "W".... really a sport I knew existed but NEVER watched. Keep doing what you're doing... 🎉🎉🎉 you are the one commentator who has made the most sense that I have heard on any commentaries on CC !!! 😂😂😂❤
Jealousy is only one of the issues. It seems like CC has upset this individual just by being straight? Why did she have to mention the rainbow stuff regarding CC? CC just playing BB and not here for wokism and politics. It seems like a resentment in some quarters regarding CC sexual orientation, disgusting behaviour.
That apologist for Swoopes is going to fail. She blames Steven A. for words that rolled out of Swoopes own mouth. He is not at all responsible for Swoopes tanking her own reputation.
older person here. love bball, been watching bball since Dr. J, D Skywalker, Larry, Magic, MJ, Kobe, etc. I had heard and seen a little bit of Ann Meyers, Nancy Lieberman, Cheryl Miller and Swoops, but not until late last season, because of CC did I watch. And I was only sort of half-heartedly watching, until I saw what her entire game was about and it captured my imagination. Shooting and passing are the beginning, but so much more to her. She's a rookie and so young. I'm praying she stays level-headed, grounded and keeps pressing ahead. Because many, if not most young people, would have had a difficult time handling this. Thanks for your level-headed takes.
If it wasn’t for Caitlin, I wouldn’t even be watching because I never watched it before! All this drama is ridiculous because all she wants to do is play 🏀 Why should she answer for what somebody else is doing?
So many of them are delusional, jealous, petty, envious and bullies. How I wish that Caitlin Clark be protected and be safe in playing against those non confidence petty women. Thank you so much for sharing❤. You are really good.
I don't understand how employees of franchises, whether mgmt or players, are not fined by the commissioner for some of the stuff they say in public spaces as representatives of their respective organizations. On the flip side, saw an interview today with Sophie Cunningham from Phoenix and she was absolutely delightful. She praised Caitlin Clark and proclaimed she was a fan for not only being a great player, but also opening many eyes to the league and doors to opportunity. She directly credited CC for some of her new sponsors.
You are right on the money and just wait until people start wanting to be part of what Indiana has going on. And by people I don’t mean spectators, I mean WNBA players who are not currently under contract to the Fever. If Caitlin can make you a better player, enjoy the game more and maybe win a championship at the same time, who wouldn’t want to play with her?!
This is by far the best take I've heard! You nailed it with every point! The sooner they realize it the sooner they can get past all the bs or else she will leave them all behind!
I just stumbled on your video and am glad I watched the whole thing. Agreed with a lot of things you said. Just wanted to add that when it comes to the WNBA, there wasn’t just 2 groups for many years…hardcore and casual fans. There was a third group. People who never even tuned in at all. I was in that 3rd group. I’ve watched every Fever game this year and it got me to appreciate all the other good players in the WNBA that CC and her team went up against. I would have never known who they were if not for CC. Your overall take was very well thought out and communicated in a very logical, rationale, and fair way. Well done!!
I’ve never followed the WNBA until Clark. Now, I won’t miss a game. CC and the Fever are a team that plays the game well, carry themselves professionally night after night and have synergy. Well worth our time and attention.
Exactly! lol I remember when a few months at the start of the WNBA season when Duncan was telling male analysts like Charles Barkley and Shannon Sharpe to shut up about Clark being hated on, roasted, and excessively fouled by other WNBA players, then shortly after her telling them to shut up, WNBA players kept hating on Clark and refusing to shake her hand at the end of games. I'm pretty sure the Chennedy Carter incident with Angel Reese cheering Carter's flagrant foul on Clark happened after Duncan said players weren't hating on Clark. The proof was right there on the screen but Duncan just conveniently ignored it as if it weren't happening.
Caitlin Clark is such a good kid. Having fun with the fans, autographing babies and visiting sick children in the hospital. I just do not understand why she raises the ire of so many commentators. Most of all she is so fun to watch.
You’re exactly right. I’m one of those casual viewers and I started watching because Caitlin plays a kind of basketball I want to watch! Dangerous from anywhere on the court, elite passing, unparalleled court vision, insane handles etc etc. Her shots - perfect form, quick release. The reason I’m still watching is that she makes everyone around her better. A lot better. Especially the defenses! They play harder against her than anyone in the league.
You make a great point. She’s elevating her teammates and there’s no where else they’d rather be, and the competition is on notice. They better bring it, if the Fever takes it all (WNBA championship), the haters will be on suicide watch.
@@MikeKBar13 Watching Kelsey Mitchell I think has been the biggest wow factor. Kelsey is fast and can shoot her a$$ off - but she was there to play and cash out. Score points, defend well and be a baller - but she was an individual. Once the ball hit her hands, it would never leave until she shot or had it stolen whether she was in trouble or not. She was the best scorer for 7 years on a team that never went anywhere, so she would go out every night and get her points and go home. Then “the Kid” shows up and starts serving some sweet dishes - for everyone. And she started to believe in the team, and I think I saw a light bulb go on.
Finally a voice of reason. thank you for saying what I’ve been screaming into the void for weeks. I watched the first two seasons of the WNBA, then I lost interest, until Caitlin Clark and the other rookies made me sit up and pay attention. You’re so right about all of this. I hope some of the media and marketing people in the NBA can give the W some advice and they can fix this for the playoffs and for next season. I’m glad I found your channel.
Caitlin doesn't just shoot the ball. She involves the entire team, passing the ball, running the floor, rebounding, and the team is finding success. And having fun!!
"CC has bridged the gap between the W and the casual fan." Absolutely freaking correct. How tough is that to understand? Great commentary. CC may be the best passer in the game -- NBA and WNBA -- period. Great comparison with Serena. Superstar commentary. Just subbed.
It only took one video of Caitlin Clark lining up on an airport and they got chartered flight the next game. It's not the product, it's how the fans like that product. 😆
The "women that paved the way" argument is so stupid. They didn't do what's happening with 22. It's ridiculous to act like Swoopes was ever near Clark's level.
That's ignorance. Swoopes had some amazing seasons and was a better player than CC. In time, CC will be the better player. Where CC wins is her appeal and ability to put butts in seats. Swoopes was never able to. The closest was Cynthia Cooper and Swoopes hated her as well.
Amazing... I made it to the end of the video, and I couldn't disagree with Rachel on a *single* point. You're KILLING it! Just outstanding. Well done! 👍
She has also made said product better, not just of herself but her entire team. Granted the Fever had to choose to elevate their game to match Caitlin.
I guess Cindy Brunson is right about one thing: The WNBA doesn't need to be saved because it has been financially kept afloat by the NBA for the last 28 years.
That is so funny. Had to post something. Love you Bro! Fever fans are family with a variety of thoughts. Yours was one the funnier ones keep posting Donald, love hearing from you.😄😄😄😇😇😇🌎🌍🌏🔥🔥🔥🍹🍹🍹😎😎😎🤠🤠🤠
This is the most dangerous thing I have heard about this story!! I even got on someone about why I think Barkley was late for saying this stuff. Because i thought it was calming down beside Swoopes. That lady saying if Clark isn’t going to do the right thing? Wtf!! I can’t believe she said that.
Great commentary, sis! I'm a 74 year old black man that's gotten interested in women's basketball because of the extraordinary play of Catlin! Then I discovered other great players ... yeah, the game's not as fast as the NBA but that's the point. You can see how the plays develop and follow the movement of the game better. The guys' game is stupendous; it develops so fast and way above the rim, sometimes I say, wow, how'd that happen 😂 but you get to follow the fundamentals in ladies' game and appreciate the pace...
Grandma once said, "If you don't have something nice to say, don't say anything at all" It encourages individuals to think carefully about their words and the impact they may have on others, fostering a culture of empathy and consideration.
In my cynicism I find myself hoping Caitlin Clark quits the WNBA. Allow all these entitled and insufferable ideologues within the league to revert back to being the inconsequential sideshow they previously were.
Hope cynical for sure, I won't be watching with no Caitlyn. I live in Australia, hated basketball , now I watch women's basketball, only cause of her..
LOL. You mentioned trolls being a problem for some of the WNBA players. Before the internet, we called them obscene phone callers. Thank you for your rant, I enjoyed it.
When people are given preferential treatment for decades, it has a strange effect. They become perpetually aggrieved and expect that every job, promotion or award belongs to them regardless if they're the most qualified or not. They see themselves a "victims" in any situation. As Thomas Sowell said, "When you're used to preferential treatment, equal treatment feels like discrimination."
Listen I am a 52 year old black man from the hood and I know basketball I use to play myself and Caitlin Clark plays better than most men that young lady is different period
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I dropped like #69 on this comment lol
Yeah.. David, I’m an ex-athlete, ncaa wrestler and football. I’m sorry, but ANY wnba girl can beat me, that’s a low bar! lol
@@MrDwightsimonYou lucky dog, I'd wait around for comment 420 but I have vids to watch
she got her "15 min of fame" with this
I'm a 68 year old black man and I love Caitlin she's so humble and that's what's really special about her - her character. In my opinion she's the best player in the WNBA!
Amen
I too feel Caitlin’s character contributes to the fact that she’s beloved by so many people. I don’t think she’s the best player in the W YET. I think there are a few who are better, but here’s the thing, I’m excited to know that she has room for growth and I get to watch that happen in the next few seasons… that’s going to be AWESOME. Here’s why I think she’s not the best, her defense is weak and she knows it. Once she locks that in, she will dominate. But yeah the character really does make a difference.
❤ I'm 68 years old and I'm a black man and I played the same position as CC and led my team and was the best player so I can relate and identify with greatness this is why I love and respect Caitlin Clark❤
I'm collecting wnba basketball cards. I haven't bought a pack of cards in over 30 years.
That boy came from candy land plantation...
Amen!!! This is our first year to watch the WNBA!! Caitlin is the main reason why we are now WNBA fans!!!!😊
Love how CC just continues to ball and says nothing about her critics and haters. She just responds through W's and breaking records. 🤫
Jan i really think the haters do it to get on the air and have someone talking about them. You can't dispute facts but they do.
I think that's what the haters hate the most. I think they want Caitlin to bow down and denounce the Stephen A Smith and Charles Barkleys of the world. They want her to get on their side.
Why would she denounce them when all they do is praise her??
@@kurtschmidt9760 Gee I wonder why she gets so much praise, from some people. Could it be because of the historic season she's having, she never says the wrong thing or anything at all?
All class, no trash.
You know why Caitlin doesn't bother responding or diving in all that drama?
1. She has been amazingly taught or guided
2. She is really smart.
3. She lets her game talk for her.
4. She is not racist.
5. She is above these haters.
Go CC!! Help these idiots put money in their pockets in spite of themselves.
Pfftt. Petty jealous B.S.
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And she knows they hate her cause they can't do what she does
You can add a no.6 She doesn’t care what they think, she just loves playing the game.
a lion doesnt mingle in the mud with the sheep. it would be like lebron going off on dillon brooks. its beneath him. for clark its the same way...most of the players beefing with her with hard fouls in game are benchplayers. swoops is unrecognizable to anyone under the age of 16. no kids grow up idolizing her. clark probably thinks nothing of them because they're nobodies in the big picture
Only bullies love their kind
I'm a french guy in France who never watched a women basketball game and I've been watching all the Indiana Fever games this season....loving it! Go CC!❤
¡¡ Almost the same, here !!
I´m a SPANIARD, in SPAIN. Last time I was interested in Basket, in general, was in the 80´s. I haven´t been following the NBA since then & I´ve never had ANY interest in WNBA (or any other female league, for that matter). That is STARTING to CHANGE lately, exclusively THANKS to having SEEN CAITLIN PLAY here on youtube.
I stand with Caitlin Clark The Diamond Of The WNBA
GOAT TOO
Me too brother ✊
She's Larry Bird all over again. A mf baller.
@@augustinevelajr3915The Symbol?????
well Diamonds aren't rare really, its' why the bible never mentions it. It mentions rubies because rubies and emeralds are actually rarer than diamonds.
Rachel covered everything about Caitlin Clark perfectly. Bravo for hitting all the key points!
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Good grief. It’s this kind of sense of entitlement that has turned off potential fans for 26 years! For 26 years, the WNBA has been saying that they don’t need to change their game not recognizing that sport is entertainment. 🙄 Thank you for calling out the BS.
Nobody hates successful women more than other women
you nailed it.
this happens in the nba all the time😂
Exactly👌🏽
@@cdeo4l668 Give me one single example in the NBA where a man has demanded a player come out and condemn fans for trolling his haters? This is like skip baseless demanding LeBron publicly speak against people who call skip out for being a LeBron hater. It's stupid and wouldn't work anyway. Btw Caitlin already spoke out because they kept crying about this earlier in the season and guess what? Her haters are still getting called out.
Women are the sharecroppers of other women.
For her to say that people need to push back against Caitlin Clark, the Fever or even any of the staff just showed her ignorance and bias. Clark or anyone from the Fever has nothing to do with all the drama. They (Caitlin especially) shows up for work and does their job. CC stays above the fray and leaves the bickering to the little bitter people.
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See, that is their problem. They want Clark to be their advocate. Pro everything they are.
@@colleenposadas8415I think it’s just flat out jealousy.
I didn't watch much of WNBA games in the past, boring! Now, after watching Ms. Clark in college play like she's doing, I said this lady can play ball and is for real. I'm a 75 year old guy who has a big interest in WNBA games. Thanks Ms. Clark and please continue to shine. Kudos Rachel Annamarie DeMita, for a fabulous and truthful episode. People have to grow up and know there's a shining star, black or white, that is growing the league in many ways. 👋🤗😘🌹🏀😎
Not even a casual fan. Never followed a sports team until now. Never heard of WNBA. Not even my son an avid BB fan watched a women’s game. Now only watching because of CC. I bet you there are many fans like me. CC is making fools of these detractors without even trying. She’s above the fray. They are dragging their credibility to the mud.
The last WNBA games I watched was when Lisa Leslie played. But Clark is must watch TV. It's like watching Steph Curry meets Jason Kidd.
100% agree. I am a man who has never watched a WNBA game before and I heard about a girl from Iowa that can shoot Logo 3's, so I tuned in to watch her play and she is legit. If the WNBA doesn't appreciate Caitlin Clark, they must not be able to do math, because Caitlin Clark is filling seats even at away games. I saw the Stephen A Smith roast of Sheryl Swoopes video and that is basically what he said, that Caitlin has increased ticket sales, not just at Indiana, but every game she is in.
I'm the same way man in my 60s haven't seen watched a bb game since Byrd and Magic and when it was free wwos last year kept hearing about her breaking the record started watching and watching her now by her bringing us to the game we've seen other good players on the team and her teammates last year
If you don’t mind my asking, if you never watched any sports at all what about Caitlin Clark has you watching?
Yeah, you're right! But shouldn't someone else make up my mind for me???? 🥴Narcissism! These women are sick to even suggest such a thing! What they are really saying is "Don't tune in for Tiger, what about Phil Mickelson?" 😂 Now don't get me wrong...I love Phil Mickelson, but that's not why I'm tuning in! Envy, jealous women needs Old Guard recognition... SMH 🤐
WTF did she mean "if Caitlyn Clark won't do the right thing?" CC hasn't been a part of this BS drama. She let's her play speak for her.
@@robertevans2078 the drama is being created by the media.
Who the heck has ever heard of Cindy Brunson?
Yes, the rookie kid needs to be responsible for marketing…not the marketing person who is crying about Steven A who owes you nothing. He’s playing attention now, so stop complaining and do your job.
@@Jim-wr9iz the same people that never heard of you. What's your point.
@sistaterra not sure how the point escaped you, but us little nobodies out here in the comments aren't claiming to be known by or demanding anything of anyone. Unlike the big mouth whining on the recording.
You laid that out PERFECTLY .....
Haters will always be there, respond and THEY WILL RETURN ON YOU..
Simple... DO NOT RESPOND
People love CC because... WHY NOT? She makes us smile...happy... feel ALIVE.
How many of you have watched a CC game or highlight video more than once? I have rewatched some of CC’s college games - full games, mind you - because they are so entertaining.
“If Caitlin isn’t going to do the right thing”!!!? What,!?? She has done nothing but praise the old guard, veteran players, the League, the coaches, the media .. all while they snubbed her, diminished her, flagrantly fouled her and continue to Gaslight light her greatness. CC is just doing her thing, never a bad word or act against anyone.. and the League just had a meltdown over her. And I guess it’s not over yet.
Caitlin has never complained about the abuse she's taken ... she's taken the high road, the vitriol comes from the immature playground level fighting... does not belong in professional sports... Angel Reese started off that way but walked it back.. and got more respect, and is on her way to become the #1 rebounder the league has ever seen. There's room for everyone to be great.. stop the b*ching and promote the game..
@@michaelaiello9525 they have done the same. The problem is that they don't report it. People thrive on sending this hateful stuff because people like to hear it. People don't research anything they listen to little sound bites and assume the worst. I think it's because people like negativity. If they don't shift this stuff it will ruin the WNBA. It's not CC against the WNBA. Although carats media are creating click bait content doing it.
What they want is for Caitlin to become an activist, they live by the premise of “silence is violence”, so if Caitlin isn’t posting approved slogans, she becomes the enemy, even if she is being neutrally positive about everything.
Envy because shes far better than any of them
@Angen77 MEBOUNDS
You can't teach class the more Caitlin remains silent and the haters keep yapping the worse they look.
Rachel, you are spot on! I'm a huge sports fan. Watched Bulls for 40 years. Season ticket holder to Bengals and never watched a single WNBA game.... till this year. Wife and I followed Caitlin for last year. My wife doesn't watch sports. NOW we're hooked on the Fever! Wife and I watch every game and going tomorrow night to first game driving up from Cincinnati. Got row 1 by the bench. Spent way too much but wanted to see Greatness! Thanks, Caitlin, for showing us how fun women's BB can be! Love the whole team now
Exciting! See you and your wife on tv! Have a great time! I'm trying to talk my hubby into driving to a Fever game next week.
I am soooooo sick of the victim culture. There’s been a TON of hatred and vitriol. Leveled at Caitlin. Including from swoopes. You don’t hear her whining about it. She doesn’t owe anyone anything.
Women like this are exactly what kept viewers away from the WNBA for so long.
@@LeviAckerman-cb5ji💯
Read about what Swoopes did to Cate Soane in 2016.
She’s getting the lebron treatment
SUPER IMPORTANT: *the meanings of words are different for wokists compared to the rest of us*
I found out that to wokists "hate" means "saying whatever I'm angry against", so when we share the truth, with detailed stats and explain the context of it, all without any vulgarity or insults etc, we get prevented from posting by FB and shadowbanned by X for "hate speech"
Thank you Rachel for addressing this issue! You are a real one, basketball community loves you 🙌
If the problem was just promotion, why hasn't it been done for decades?
@@imnotasfunnyasithink4970 Short answer is the horrible attitude of black women. Shaq and other huge sports personalities suggested they lowered the rim and were slandered left and right by active and ex wnba players. Draymond Green brought up ideas to improve viewership and was scoffed at by a wnba player on National television. The problem is black women have horrible entitled attitudes about everything.
Exactly. They know it is Caitlin, they just can't admit it.
Imagine promoting with other players…. Nothing would have happened.
You can't promote a bad and unpopular product. And that was their game.
It hasn't been done for decades, because the women werent as skilled at playing BB Like they are now they wasn't attracting fans, 😢
I am sick and tired of all this racist bullcrap
It’s not racist, it’s jealousy. Women are terribly jealous, I am one, I know. Part of it is elitism, all these women coming from the primo basketball schools were looking down at Caitlin because she’s from IOWA… Well it’s the Iowa program that polished that gem and made it even better.
They have worked hard and it’s grown very slowly, I get their frustration and seeing this girl from Iowa just ignites the whole thing. Here’s the thing, she works JUST as hard as they do, if not more. She shoots 300 baskets per day in the off season!!! But she, and let’s really attribute this to the coaching staff at Iowa, has worked on media training. These stupid shortsighted women need to get with the program and learn how to capitalize on the attention and get some media training too. If you can learn to appreciate her game and not bring negativity you can get yourself a sweet commentator gig!
It's worse than racism. It's that dei insanity.
@@pavila195417 You mean racist whites never watching bball until there was a white face playing and being promoted more than black women who are better players?
I don’t think it’s racism. It’s resentment. For decades, the WNBA has been saying that they don’t need to change their product to be successful. CC just proved them wrong. That’s why they’re mad.
@@dianefoor4311 DEI? Must you guys bring that into this too? Good Lord! The insanity is thinking that everything involves DEI. It’s not as serious and as malicious as racism, it’s good plain old female jealousy. Women don’t like getting shown up by younger more talented women, I know, I’m a woman. It’s a curse. They do have some right to be a little jealous because NIL deals are very new and the salaries for players are pathetic. All those women deserved more than what they got, they are very talented. But on Caitlin Clark’s end it’s not her fault things opened up right before she was in college. But she is better than most of them, just like they were better than previous generations’ players. It’s the nature of sport and training. They need to pull up their big girl pants and realize she is making the sport popular which will benefit commentator/veterans too.
Darlin’, you just earned yourself a new sub. I am so impressed and reassured when I see young people who can think independently, critique dispassionately, and communicate logically and clearly. Keep it up!
Literally the best discussion of this ridiculous situation I have heard. And through all of it Caitlin Clark has been the epitome of class.
This isnt normal. These people are not normal. Unbelievable.
You’re 100% correct. The haters are ridiculous and crazy
I have never seen any athlete who is surrounded by so much drama that they themselves did nothing to cause in over 40 years of following sports. Clark is breaking people's brains without even saying or doing anything. It's surreal.
A sincere smile from a hard-working, talented, fiendly, and beautiful woman, is a force to be reckoned with, Take note, those who start and end your day with jealousy and envy. Hate is extremely unhealthy. Doctor visits start piling up after a few short years.
Spot on points Rachel! You nailed it right on the head.
Catlin is doing the right thing by not acting like a idiot or a racist, thank-you Catlin for acting like a mature person.
Nobody wanted to watch the WNBA the entire time it has existed, until Caitlyn Clark started playing. Attendance for the Fever during home games went from 1,800 to 17,000. Caitlyn Clark got a standing ovation at another teams home game. The Micheal Jordan of the WNBA is here and they better get use to it.
Let's be honest. There was nothing to talk about before clark. She made the wnba a conversation
I didn't even know a single player in the WNBA. I only follow the WNBA because of Caitlin Clark.
@@scottmarcom1181 I did, she, I think so any way, tried to smuggle drugs into Russia.
That's the problem. There has been many better players than Clark. Social media has put Clark on a pedestal.
@@Paul15. Well maybe there were but they did not have her charisma. Jordan had his presence, as did Kobe - they commanded their space through their game and personalities. Before CC all the others seem like wannabes. We are across the globe from the WNBA and we are following + supporting CC and the Indiana Fever. That is her star appeal.
@Paul15. You're delusional. Caitlin is obliterating the record books. She's on a pace that's never been seen before.
Just found your excellent podcast. 100% in agreement with you. Thank you.
Caitlin Clark is the only reason I started watching the WNBA again because she play's a lot like "Pistol"Pete Merivic!
Good point. I was also reminded of "Pistol Pete."
Tiger Woods - Golf
Conor McGregor - UFC
Simone Biles - Gymnastics
Caitlin Clark - WNBA
Athletes who elevate the game come from different races and genders.
Good list..don’t leave off Serena Williams - Tennis
there's that OG baseball guy B or R... something... oh probly doesnt matter much
Jon Jones over Connor cmon now
you should include the Filipino fellows: Manny Pacquiao (boxing) and Efren Bata Reyes (billiards) :)
McGregor was the first double champ & the most ppv's. Cmon, now. @bigjnorm1
Rachel I just absolutely love your mind, keep it up. Thanks 👍👍❤❤
Promotion? Really? The product was awful. That was the reason why nobody was watching. And then came CC down the mountain with the tablets in her hands. Numbers do not lie. Just compare the number of attendance and viewership when the Fever is playing. 17,000 watch the game in the arena when Clark is playing. 8,000 when she is not. Now, they are saying that promotion is the problem? If that is the case, why did they not let her play in the Olympics? A bunch of hypocrites.
What do you mean? It's so fun watching women missing simple layups and fail to do flash passes and dunks. It's obviously more fun to watch than the NBA. 😂
Jokes aside, CC at least made the game watchable. But if WNBA player 'activists' don't even want that, and have entitlement to only want for celebrities to promote them for no apparent reason, I have absolutely no problem not watching them again.
Thank you
Idiots really. Stuck in their weird echo chambers denying reality.
@@JamesL0717😂😂
17000 go to the Fever games because 37000 will not fit in the building.
There was no money to be made promoting the WNBA before Caitlin Clark entered the league, period!! Get over yourself. Caitlin Clark saved and elevated the WNBA.
It's not saved. It still loses money.
She atleast gave the NBA a reason to keep claiming them as a dependent on their taxes. Got to get those right-offs.
Without CC, travel will be Greyhound Bus and UBER. Charter air will be a thing of the past.
AMEN to this. Thank you for saying this and talking about it...keep up the good work...
What? The WNBA was mediocre before Caitlin Clark. This victim stuff needs to stop. Caitlin Clark is a great player. Doesn't matter what color she is.
Stop all of you are kind of right. CC is steering the boat, like Kobe,Magic,Bird, Michael ride with it. I do have a problem with yours analysis of the game. I have watched since its beginning. This was Kobe plan for the WNBA, It is the best league in the world. I love the playoffs. If you haven’t watched the league than you don’t know who’s been in the game. There are athletes like CC , Sue Bird, Mya Moore, Stevie. Loren Jackson, wanted and made it. These women are not listening to the media crap, or the first timers that have no idea, who these players idolized. They don’t mention any of the stuff that you or anybody else is saying. I’m watching the game and it’s great. What makes it exciting for me, is whole rookie class. I wish the rookies could play team USA or somebody. WNBA is a real sisterhood and we’re on the sidelines.
@@taylorreed6831best league in the world ? Then why has nobody watched ever until this year ? Stop it 😂
CC didn't seem to think it was mediocre
@Keefer24 because just recently ESPN carried the NCAAW games b/c they lost NCAA mens, therefore talked about these NCAAW players on their shows. That wave is now flowing to the W.
I am a 47 year old black man. Didn't watch the WNBA. But I watch it now because of CC, Reese, Cardoza, Brink, Jackson, and Kate Martin. I don't see race or sexual preference. Now I notice great players like Mitchell, Wilson, Collier, and a lot of names I can't pronounce. I know coaches and bench players. So stop it when you finally get eyes on you. Especially from white and black men. Lady take win.
Great take sir! 1000% agree. I never watched WNBA except for CC. Like you, I enjoyed all these rookies during the NCAA tournament. I stopped watching NBA 4 years ago. Feals great to watch organized BB again.
I am blown away that here we are in 2024 and race and skin color are still talking points... i strongly believe there's an agenda that's orchestrated by the Criminally Insane Global Elite, an agenda designed to create disharmony and divide. We need to come to a realization that skin pigmentation does not define us as being separate to each other!!!
Bro, you watch the WNBA because of Clark those other people you mentioned three of them are role players and the others aren’t fun to watch. It’s OK to say introduced you to decent basketball.
@@pastortonyr sure, but Cameron got eliminated early in the tournament. I doubt anybody knew who she was until the draft.
@@purpleperc1012 "three of them are role players" what? A'ja Wilson, Kelsey Mitchell and Napheesa Collier are "role players"? Since when? Reese, Cardozo, Brink and Jackson are the top rookies of the class, pity that Brink is out with an injury. In fact Cardozo is a much better offensive player than Reese but for some reason gets less minutes and less touches. She is also the better defender, there is a reason she was a much higher pick than Reese.
Not just casual fans, Rachel … but actually, folks who have never, ever watched the WNBA. Good work! Keep it up!
77 and never watched WNBA. I DO now!!
Nobody watched WNBA before CC came........CC saved WNBA
😂 I know.
Which they despise. They would rather go back to being their private club than give in to 'the white savior'
I have never heard CC say anything negative about her opponents, and specifically race or sexuality.
Great job ,girl. Wasn’t expecting to stay for whole speech, but you kept me listening, made so much sense. ESPN next?
Just knowing the record for 20 points and 10 assists in a game record is 10… it took 500 games to get 10 of them… and CC had 7 of those games in 34 games!!! Yet the rebound double double is being treated with more love!
CC is a stud. Angel Reese with the twenty bricks and 50% offensive rebounds. The only people who are the haters are the same delusional Americans we have.
Sabonis in the NBA had a streak of 61 rebound double doubles and nobody made a big deal over it…cause it’s not that big of a deal
@@Fuglicia-is7oz yeah but sabonis could also pass like Magic from the post. i mean dude was very talented considering he was one of the if not the 1st international player in the nba
Yep, Taurasi only manage to get 9 20pts-10asts in her 20 years career in the WNBA and Caitlin already had 7 as a rookie.
@@Freak-Keane Amazing.
Caitlin is the gateway drug for regular fans into the WNBA. Something the Old Guard and the Old gatekeepers could never do. Caitlin is changing the script and got the limelight and now the gatekeepers are all upset.
Exactly, Jordan walked into locker room after scrimmaging during Dream Team and said there is a new sheriff in town. Bird and Magic looked at each other, might be right, from documentary I watched. They didn’t knock him on the ground with his back turned.
I think the NBA is pretty excited and let’s not pretend they aren’t running the show ultimately. I could see the NBA needing to change some WNBA personnel so they are less chicken headed and embrace a gift when they see one rather than cluck cluck.
great video - it's genuinely refreshing to have someone apply logic to the "situation" rather than trying to yell over one another.
They cannot discredit CC's game so now it's time for stage 4 to make her whole fan base a monolith of bad people. It's so pathetic!
You nailed it Rachel. There's just sooooo much to disagree with in what she said. They want the WNBA to grow as long as your in the club. Her words. She said black and LGBTQ. That's a shame!!!!
Where are Asians and Hispanics?
Taurasi is Hispanic as her mother is from Argentina and her father, who is Italian, grew up there. Also you can tell, her Spanish is nearly flawless. Apparently 1.4% WNBA players are Hispanic and 1.4% are Asian. Yes 60% of the WNBA is black, I’m not surprised and that’s what it is. But there’s no need to discourage people of other races from participating and promoting black women over anyone else…. Just enjoy the talent you have, period.
LOL YT deleted my post...
This is their complaint, 'we're the old guard...the gatekeepers'.
You can't formulate an opinion by any other reference...only with what we tell you.
67-yr-old black guy here.
I watch exactly ZERO sports all year, every year since the 80s ...
Just not interested in NFL, NBA, MLB, none of it, preferring to devote time elsewhere and fill my head with other facts and stats.
So what do I know?
That's right ... nuthin'!
And Caitlin Clark got me glued to WNBA. All of it! 😂
Not only lovin' the way she ball ...
I dig the class on display in the face of hatred and thuggishness and...
Lemme quit😌
Yo, 22 ... you go, girl!
Wow! What a great thing to say! I had season tickets so I was into the NBA. CC brought me into the WNBA. Now I'm all in. It's now my favorite league, who would have thunk it? The Fever fans are a family and live hearing from other fever fans. Keep posting, love hearing from you Bro! 🥳🥳🥳😃😃😃🌏🌍🌎🦅🦅🦅🍹🍹🍹😇😇😇🤠🤠🤠
"Don't try to understand women, women understand women and they hate each other." - Al Bundy
Fifth time ive seen that
@@ward9306 10th time ive posted it
Kinda a sexist quote to be honest
I think Caitlin's best record is how many times she stayed classy when the wnba "pioneers" went classless. I like your channel because you're based and bring an even perspective on the current topics.
@@QhEstrada I hope I get the chance to meet her parents at a game or something. They did a fine damn job with this young lady.
Well said. Because of Caitlin I am appreciating lots of other talented women. Stop the hate.
"It just needed promotion" is such a joke lmao. ESPN has been begging people to watch it for ages, but nobody ever cared.
Exactly this is a league that’s never made a profit and she has a nerve to say it needs more promotion. Why the hell would anyone pay for a product that no one cares about? 😂
@@purpleperc1012 Exactly!
Salty women in the WNBA/media. Like an episode of the Real housewives 🤦🏽♂️ self destructive.
More like Orange is the New Black
Miss DeMita,
...NAILED IT !!!
You are so SPOT ON with your comments !!!
I can't comment enough on all the points you made. I agree with every point you made.
I will keep listening for your perspective JUST AS I WILL KEEP WATCHING THE "W"....
really a sport I knew existed but NEVER watched.
Keep doing what you're doing... 🎉🎉🎉 you are the one commentator who has made the most sense that I have heard on any commentaries on CC !!! 😂😂😂❤
One word. Jealousy!
Jealousy is only one of the issues.
It seems like CC has upset this individual just by being straight?
Why did she have to mention the rainbow stuff regarding CC?
CC just playing BB and not here for wokism and politics.
It seems like a resentment in some quarters regarding CC sexual orientation, disgusting behaviour.
That apologist for Swoopes is going to fail. She blames Steven A. for words that rolled out of Swoopes own mouth. He is not at all responsible for Swoopes tanking her own reputation.
Swoops can’t be criticized by anyone period and it’s gross
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Swoopes is an 🍑
Well said Rachel , succinct, articulate and well informed… refreshing….😉. Shane…
Thank You Rachel, every point you made was spot on.
She definitely understands what is going on. She's part of the new generation that gets it.
older person here. love bball, been watching bball since Dr. J, D Skywalker, Larry, Magic, MJ, Kobe, etc. I had heard and seen a little bit of Ann Meyers, Nancy Lieberman, Cheryl Miller and Swoops, but not until late last season, because of CC did I watch. And I was only sort of half-heartedly watching, until I saw what her entire game was about and it captured my imagination. Shooting and passing are the beginning, but so much more to her. She's a rookie and so young. I'm praying she stays level-headed, grounded and keeps pressing ahead. Because many, if not most young people, would have had a difficult time handling this. Thanks for your level-headed takes.
CC literally made AB and Kelsey Mitchell household names without either of them asking for it, unlike the women antagonizing her
If it wasn’t for Caitlin, I wouldn’t even be watching because I never watched it before! All this drama is ridiculous because all she wants to do is play 🏀 Why should she answer for what somebody else is doing?
They needed a white face to make you watch.😢
So many of them are delusional, jealous, petty, envious and bullies. How I wish that Caitlin Clark be protected and be safe in playing against those non confidence petty women. Thank you so much for sharing❤. You are really good.
THANK YOU RACHEL for consistently saying what needs to be said - and saying it better than anyone else!!
I don't understand how employees of franchises, whether mgmt or players, are not fined by the commissioner for some of the stuff they say in public spaces as representatives of their respective organizations. On the flip side, saw an interview today with Sophie Cunningham from Phoenix and she was absolutely delightful. She praised Caitlin Clark and proclaimed she was a fan for not only being a great player, but also opening many eyes to the league and doors to opportunity. She directly credited CC for some of her new sponsors.
You are right on the money and just wait until people start wanting to be part of what Indiana has going on. And by people I don’t mean spectators, I mean WNBA players who are not currently under contract to the Fever. If Caitlin can make you a better player, enjoy the game more and maybe win a championship at the same time, who wouldn’t want to play with her?!
This is by far the best take I've heard! You nailed it with every point! The sooner they realize it the sooner they can get past all the bs or else she will leave them all behind!
I just stumbled on your video and am glad I watched the whole thing. Agreed with a lot of things you said. Just wanted to add that when it comes to the WNBA, there wasn’t just 2 groups for many years…hardcore and casual fans. There was a third group. People who never even tuned in at all. I was in that 3rd group. I’ve watched every Fever game this year and it got me to appreciate all the other good players in the WNBA that CC and her team went up against. I would have never known who they were if not for CC. Your overall take was very well thought out and communicated in a very logical, rationale, and fair way. Well done!!
I’ve never followed the WNBA until Clark. Now, I won’t miss a game. CC and the Fever are a team that plays the game well, carry themselves professionally night after night and have synergy. Well worth our time and attention.
Elle Duncan is the ultimate example of ESPN vitriol against Clark
Exactly! lol I remember when a few months at the start of the WNBA season when Duncan was telling male analysts like Charles Barkley and Shannon Sharpe to shut up about Clark being hated on, roasted, and excessively fouled by other WNBA players, then shortly after her telling them to shut up, WNBA players kept hating on Clark and refusing to shake her hand at the end of games. I'm pretty sure the Chennedy Carter incident with Angel Reese cheering Carter's flagrant foul on Clark happened after Duncan said players weren't hating on Clark. The proof was right there on the screen but Duncan just conveniently ignored it as if it weren't happening.
@@drlee2this!! Lost all respect.
I don't actually know that woman.
Jealousy and racism boxed up with a bow on top.
Caitlin Clark is such a good kid. Having fun with the fans, autographing babies and visiting sick children in the hospital. I just do not understand why she raises the ire of so many commentators. Most of all she is so fun to watch.
She's the "Greatest Show on Earth."
You’re exactly right. I’m one of those casual viewers and I started watching because Caitlin plays a kind of basketball I want to watch! Dangerous from anywhere on the court, elite passing, unparalleled court vision, insane handles etc etc. Her shots - perfect form, quick release. The reason I’m still watching is that she makes everyone around her better. A lot better. Especially the defenses! They play harder against her than anyone in the league.
ditto
You make a great point. She’s elevating her teammates and there’s no where else they’d rather be, and the competition is on notice. They better bring it, if the Fever takes it all (WNBA championship), the haters will be on suicide watch.
@@MikeKBar13 Watching Kelsey Mitchell I think has been the biggest wow factor. Kelsey is fast and can shoot her a$$ off - but she was there to play and cash out. Score points, defend well and be a baller - but she was an individual. Once the ball hit her hands, it would never leave until she shot or had it stolen whether she was in trouble or not. She was the best scorer for 7 years on a team that never went anywhere, so she would go out every night and get her points and go home. Then “the Kid” shows up and starts serving some sweet dishes - for everyone. And she started to believe in the team, and I think I saw a light bulb go on.
Finally a voice of reason. thank you for saying what I’ve been screaming into the void for weeks. I watched the first two seasons of the WNBA, then I lost interest, until Caitlin Clark and the other rookies made me sit up and pay attention. You’re so right about all of this. I hope some of the media and marketing people in the NBA can give the W some advice and they can fix this for the playoffs and for next season. I’m glad I found your channel.
Caitlin doesn't just shoot the ball. She involves the entire team, passing the ball, running the floor, rebounding, and the team is finding success. And having fun!!
This woman is CLEARLY waaayyy out of touch.I wouldnt have believed it if I hadnt heard it with my own ears!
Rache Annamarie Demita...you are AWESOME! This was so well said.
The WNBA was crap before CC. It’s actually watchable now with CC.
I have been watching this year … yet to me about half of the time it’s still crap. I like the Fever but root for the Aces now . Not really anyone else
It was not popping before CC. She just shoot 3’s
It's not the most they've seen in years..... It's the most they've seen ever.💯💯💯
"CC has bridged the gap between the W and the casual fan." Absolutely freaking correct. How tough is that to understand? Great commentary. CC may be the best passer in the game -- NBA and WNBA -- period. Great comparison with Serena. Superstar commentary. Just subbed.
It only took one video of Caitlin Clark lining up on an airport and they got chartered flight the next game. It's not the product, it's how the fans like that product. 😆
The "women that paved the way" argument is so stupid. They didn't do what's happening with 22. It's ridiculous to act like Swoopes was ever near Clark's level.
That's ignorance. Swoopes had some amazing seasons and was a better player than CC. In time, CC will be the better player. Where CC wins is her appeal and ability to put butts in seats. Swoopes was never able to. The closest was Cynthia Cooper and Swoopes hated her as well.
@@MANGO_TANGO-84 you just have to look at the stats. Cooper was better.
@drowningpooralice5505 I know. For me Cooper will always be the goat.
Amazing... I made it to the end of the video, and I couldn't disagree with Rachel on a *single* point. You're KILLING it! Just outstanding. Well done! 👍
Your point about Tiger, Simone, and Serena is spot on. It is undeniable there’s a race issue here with the reaction we are seeing.
The product didn't need promotion because it was a rubbish product. Caitlin is the product.
She has also made said product better, not just of herself but her entire team. Granted the Fever had to choose to elevate their game to match Caitlin.
Precisely 👏
CAITLYN IS A SUPERSTAR....CLASS ACT
I guess Cindy Brunson is right about one thing: The WNBA doesn't need to be saved because it has been financially kept afloat by the NBA for the last 28 years.
True, but it was not popular when the WNBA lost 52 million in one year.
I wish she would just quit the WNBA so we could all go back to never hearing the words WNBA.
Great analysis. Kudos Rachel. It's refreshing to watch this in the middle of this madness.
This was a prime Example of You can;t fix Stupid
That is so funny. Had to post something. Love you Bro! Fever fans are family with a variety of thoughts. Yours was one the funnier ones keep posting Donald, love hearing from you.😄😄😄😇😇😇🌎🌍🌏🔥🔥🔥🍹🍹🍹😎😎😎🤠🤠🤠
This is the most dangerous thing I have heard about this story!! I even got on someone about why I think Barkley was late for saying this stuff. Because i thought it was calming down beside Swoopes. That lady saying if Clark isn’t going to do the right thing? Wtf!! I can’t believe she said that.
Great commentary, sis! I'm a 74 year old black man that's gotten interested in women's basketball because of the extraordinary play of Catlin! Then I discovered other great players ... yeah, the game's not as fast as the NBA but that's the point. You can see how the plays develop and follow the movement of the game better. The guys' game is stupendous; it develops so fast and way above the rim, sometimes I say, wow, how'd that happen 😂 but you get to follow the fundamentals in ladies' game and appreciate the pace...
Grandma once said, "If you don't have something nice to say, don't say anything at all" It encourages individuals to think carefully about their words and the impact they may have on others, fostering a culture of empathy and consideration.
In my cynicism I find myself hoping Caitlin Clark quits the WNBA. Allow all these entitled and insufferable ideologues within the league to revert back to being the inconsequential sideshow they previously were.
Hope cynical for sure, I won't be watching with no Caitlyn. I live in Australia, hated basketball , now I watch women's basketball, only cause of her..
LOL. You mentioned trolls being a problem for some of the WNBA players. Before the internet, we called them obscene phone callers. Thank you for your rant, I enjoyed it.
Their black loyalty has gone so far.
When people are given preferential treatment for decades, it has a strange effect. They become perpetually aggrieved and expect that every job, promotion or award belongs to them regardless if they're the most qualified or not. They see themselves a "victims" in any situation. As Thomas Sowell said, "When you're used to preferential treatment, equal treatment feels like discrimination."
I love your analysis of all of this. So correct from the very first to the last word. PERIOD!💪🏼🤫
We all know why they hate Caitlin and it's not because how she plays. It's because she has "wrong" skin color.
... and sexual preference. It's stupid!
#swoop is a #racist
It does come across that way. The "White Men Can't Jump" syndrome!
And sexuality