You're the only female commenter I listen to regarding the WNBA. You are very knowledgeable about the game and have a fair and balance view of the game. Thank you for being a true supporter of women sports.
First time posting Adrienne. Love your show. Ok now I’m going to say something I’m a woman of color and also gay. I am so sick of the racism and people trying to shove trans people on women’s sports. We are having college/universities that are forfeiting their volleyball games when they have to play against San Jose because that team has a trans man. I feel horrible that we women have to put up with this kind of crap! And then we are having these superstar, professional women athletes in the WNBA acting like racist little B____! They need to grow up! CC is awesome basketball player and she is the only reason why I even bother to return to watching the WNBA after 19 years of not watching it. Also racism has always been in the WNBA! Again Thank You for your show. 🇺🇸🇲🇽🇵🇹🇪🇸🇸🇳🇿🇦🏳️🌈✊🏽
Right on point!! Is the head office of the WNBA or even the union for the players, maybe I missed it but I get the feeling racism is growing there too!
After analyzing the comments of the Dream Co-owner, Renee Montgomery and the conversation between A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum, it’s starting to make sense to me. Montgomery said this is our league, and Caitlin fans are not like us. Wilson said that Buecker recognizes her white privileged. Well, what did Paige do that A’ja appreciated so much? She devoted her Espy speech to putting the Black Queens of the WNBA on a pedestal. The Black Queens of the WNBA do not like Caitlin because she refuses to get into the race conversation, and in particular, to put her contemporaries in the league on a pedestal. Caitlin does not spend her time during interviews overly praising the Black Queens of the WNBA. She has always said that she just wants to play basketball. The Black Queens want her to be their social justice warrior and promote them because they don’t feel appreciated by the sports world and the public. I think Paige will be treated far better that Clark has been during her rookie year next season because the Black Queens of the WNBA believe Paige has publicly stood up for them. However, when she plays in the WNBA she needs to get her head on a swivel because these Queens cannot be trusted.
Hello, Adrienne. I think that some people thought there would be racism, especially with the Angel Reese College basketball rivalry. They wanted her to fail back then. Even with CC breaking the NCAA records you could tell blacks were turning on CC then but not me. This is why I love channels like yours, the W360, and Ben Daniels because you are fair and speak the truth.
I love and enjoy Adrienne’s show and Ben Daniel’s too! I don’t know the root of every cause to “hate/envy” CC but some of it has got to be fear. The W is 75% or more African American and I think folks get concerned that it could be taken from them, or changed so much that it’s no longer a brand that AA relate to. IDK. For me, I can totally understand their fear and it’s not really unrealistic, we white folks can be just terrible people, some are down right evil. But at the same time I think we mustn’t let any potential fears destroy all progress… and personally I don’t think white folks (c)would “take over” the W but I’m probably not the best person to say. Some food for thought. I could be all wrong and way off… just thinking out loud.
@@alicialanham5024 I disagree. White folks are just there to play basketball just like anybody else. I also push back on the idea that basketball has to be a black person's place. When they start getting that territorial about black people in education, medicine, rocket science, etc., I will see it for something other than nonsense, race-baiting, pandering, "the bigotry of low expectations," and, in some cases, unnecessary white guilt.
@@theadriennerossshow I just can’t understand why they turn on CC when she is bringing so much to the league. I thought maybe it was fear of change idk. But the hate and stuff exists.
Adrienne you absolutely called it. What confuses me is why these basketball stars use there social media only to fuss and cuss. They have their health, an affluent audience and a desperate need to grow as humans. They could use their social media platforms to do so much good. It just seems like they want all the accolades but none of the responsibility. I would like to know what the average wage is of the fan who attends the games. It's not easy being a fan. I mean geez...something is horribly wrong with this picture.
You nailed it! WNBA blew their opportunity. I see nothing to deal with the dirty play against Clark. No changes to referees. Tanking the Fever playoffs by referees. Players not penalized for flagrant fouls that could have seriously damaged CC. I will watch the beginning of next season, but if it's more of the same, I will no longer watch. I don't enjoy watching bullying or thuggish people.
Look at how Iowa fans treated Gabby Marshall, Jada Gyamfi and Hannah Stuelke, they're treated like family and loved by the fans. Now look at how the LSU fans treated Haley Van Lith, they trashed her mercilessly and look at how the Sky fans treated Marina Mabrey. There is blatant racism in the basketball world, but it's not what the media is portraying.
What has happened this 6 months or so just breaks my heart. I grew cheering for Iowa State not Iowa but Caitlin caught my attention and I loved that team. I thought that she would do well as a pro but would never thought that all the racism and jealousy would be on full display in public. Caitlin did a wonderful job of lifting up her teammates and making that team work. They were fun to watch and the numbers showed that millions of others shared my opinion. But management and the veteran players ruined it. I don't see a way forward for the league as it stands now and I don't see that the leadership that is even willing to do what is required to make it work. The spot needs to have a pro league that young girls like Caitlin can dream of but it is not the WNBA. Really a sad situation!
In my 50 years of life and many been a fanatic of the NBA, and other leagues, never saw this level of hate, animosity, jealousy, toward a person like Caitlin is endure as a player and person. A'ja Wilson is such a racist person, just like Carrington, Alyssa Thomas, and many others. Alll the agendas needs to stop, if not this league is doom.
If i were CC - I would pack my bags and get on the next plane with Gabby. These fools do not appreciate her. All season long she was victim to flagrant fouls (Assault and battery) and the WNBA; even her team members! stood idly by and said nothing. Fast forward Alyssa Thomas starts chirp'in about racist threats and that poor excuse for a comissioner can't get on broadcast fast enough. I appreciate you Adrienne staying middle of the road! Let's stop making everything about race ❤
You were so right! The character of so many of these players has turned me completely off. I can see some of the WNBA players using Paige to stick it to Caitlin. They will welcome her. Paige supports them and I believe has said she has white privilege. I don't need to see this anymore.
I’ve noticed something on TH-cam to the credit of the brothers and sisters who’ve been commentating on the wnba. Although this blatant racism against CC22 that happened this summer is some of the most egregious showcases of unapologetic racism I’ve ever seen in recent history…. It’s almost ALL brothers and sisters on TH-cam who have been calling it out and standing up for CC22!!! I think that’s pretty cool. Shout out to the brothers and sisters who got her back!!
YOU WERE 100% RIGHT! CC IS A DIAMOND & WILL ALWAYS SHINE. CC OWES THE WNBA NOTHING! THOSE SO CALLED" GROWN WOMAN" ARE A DIGRACE TO THEMSELVES & THE GAME!
I'm a black man who loves Caitlin Clark and because of the way the WNBA has treated her, I've decided I'm not going to watch any games that don't involve her. So many of these women are just so unlikable.
@@thetruthstand Caitlin Clark’s style of play is what first made me want to watch her, but her her passion on the court and the way she conducts herself off the court made me a Caitlin fan. WNBA players need to realize that even if you have the talent on the court, how you conduct yourself off the court matters. If you are “unlikeable”, no one will want to watch you play……..period.
This wonderful athlete has put in the work to attain the level she is at. The others don't want to put in the effort to match her, so they attempt to bring her down to the last common denominator. Thankfully, she had a sweet spirit and won't let them. Thank Adrienne for introducing me to the great CC. I remember the first time I saw Jordan, and I get that same sense of awe watching CC!
With BLM on the Courts floor this is the lesbian woke league 😢 my Heart break's for CC. her dream was to work and be her best baller her whole life was to be part of this hot mess 😮😢 and now has bodyguards so much she has committed and accomplished to be pushed away and treated like she the leader of the old school 3× K God Bless CC and all that stand with this Young lady that keeps getting punished for joining the wnba😢
You have been an A+ since the start of the season when I first found you. Your entire programming has grown professionally in content and graphics with your new backgrounds and logo. Very impressive and so happy for you. I also love the other areas you discuss. Your a true Professional and I so wish YOU could run the WNBA. You would make it a huge success. As a new IA WNBA fan ( from Caitlain’s home town) I so looked forward to watching it all. It’s been very disappointing but I’ll be back and pray the players will be more welcoming to CC for sure. Thank you for all you do.
Well Adrienne, it was but I said before the draft I said Caitlin Clark should go overseas to play Basketball because I know how Black women feel when they are not the center of attention.
Sadly, you were correct, the pettiness, anger, and hatred against Caitlyn destroyed the wonderful opportunity that had been given a wonderful opportunity to improve their careers.
The Fever have impressed me so much by how they have all upped their game and they all seem to have a great attitude. I was drawn to the W by CC, but I would definitely watch the Fever team play even if CC was out for any reason. Other teams should take note that fans are earned, not just by great plays but how you carry yourself, your professionalism, your ability to be graceful in a loss, showing great sportsmanship. Don't be bitter, be better.
56 yo straight SWF, athlete, coach. I gave up on all professional sports a few years back, but then I heard of CC ar Iowa. Loved watching her. Followed her through the game of the eyeball jab. I will not follow them anymore either, so unfair and unprofessional. Thank you Adrienne for standing up for CC and all the non sense.
Your “political ‘wing’” sounds similar - on the political level only - to the Soviet political Commissars as distinct from the Soviet military and Hitler’s Nazi Party officials as distinct from the field generals in Germany.
My coach thoughts for exit interviews with the top players & the head coach would include: * CC - add a solid floater/runner, work on a postup when guarded by smaller players, add a mid-range pullup J. And take more pride in your defense. The great players are outstanding at both ends of the court. * Boston - drop 15 to 20 lbs and work on sprinting & conditioning (need to be able to run the court), add a solid 3 pt shot. Become a stretch-5 who can run the court. Steph Curry has 4 rings and not one of those teams had a post-up center. * Hull - add 10-12 lbs of muscle so you can defend both 4's, & 5's if Boston gets in foul trouble or just can't get up & down the court. * Mitchell - RE-SIGN * Fagbenle - develop a reliable 15-20' J, put on 10 lbs of muscle to help defend 4's & 5's. * Sides - send her to the GSW training camp and have her watch Steve Kerr and how he utilizes Steph Curry. The Warriors play an uptempo perimeter game which is what CC excells at. If I'm Sides I steal every play the Dubs have and incorporate them day one. If I'm the expansion Golden State Organization, I do everything in my power to get CC. That would be awesome to watch her and Steph year round making logo 3's. GO FEVER!
The article you wrote was right on the money, AR. As for 'the face of the WNBA' I'll just say this: Would you rather have someone who every time she opens her mouth there is praise for teammates, flowers towards veteran heroes who paved the way for her, interest in uplifting women's sports financially so players can have better quality of life improvements, someone who removes fuel from fire-baiting reporters? Or somebody who every time she opens her mouth it's to diminish other players, cites white privilege as shade to uplift herself, and wants to give only little black girls hope? The Face of the WNBA should mean more than just game stats, it should include sportsmanship and a personal mission goal that leaves lasting positivity for all humanity watching you.
Cathy Engelbert must think we are all idiots. Her level of gaslighting and bullshit is unbelievable. She is insulting my intelligence. Once CC and the Fever were eliminated from the playoffs in LARGE part because of referee incompetence, I stopped watching any and all further WNBA games. What the league is doing to diminish CC's impact and talent is completely turning off any good feelings I had for the WNBA.
I believe you were spot on. And the WNBA doubled down on their jealousy, envy and pettiness. All because Caitlin Clark is the superstar in an activist lesbian league who only wanted a black lesbian for the spotlight.
As a life-long sports fan who watched the beginnings of the WNBA I also took years off. The tide was already turning 10 years ago in getting negative. But I'm not up for another Night at the Fights again. And it was not always Clark getting smacked around, although I think her hits were far more violent. Unless the WNBA Commissioner takes a hike along with her management clowns, I may just pass. And I don't believe I'm the exception.
Until the WNBA shows some class, respect, professionalism and sportsmanship they will get no respect from me. Meaning I will not watch their games! CC and the Fever are the only reason I watch the WNBA.
You’re right Adrienne, it leaves a bad taste in my mouth that this is happening to her. She didn’t ask for this, she didn’t want this. She only wanted to play the game that she loves but can’t because every team and ref put a target on her back. I really hope it gets solved because I’d hate to see her go overseas
Absolutely, the moment is everything! Yes, it is so sad, but true. They are squandering this opportunity . I was afraid this was going to happen when I heard the comments about CC by players past and present even before she entered the league. Watching this happen has just made me heart sick. I also agree that women should not have to play against transgender men in any women's sports. Women fought freaking hard for title Nine and all the things that go with it. Title Nine belongs to women and women's sports period. The thing that would make the most sense is for transgender men to start their own league, and I hope they will. I wish them good will and success, but it is not fair that they take advantage of women's sports and what women have built. I cried when title Nine finally passed. And as they say, We are not going back! I pray that commonsense will prevail. Adrienne, you get a grade of A+. Thank you!
Personally after the dibocal that was the playoff games against the Sun, the bad taste trending throughout this season was amplifyed to the max. Between these racist, stupid , violent players, the cheating refs, the bad coaching, and the spineless , stupid actions of the WNBA "leadership" and PR and even Nike willing to go for bankruptsy rather than to support the decent people who are Clark and her teammates, who wants to watch this crap anymore. If the WNBA gets its head out of its ass, threaten players to get the eyelashes and nails off and act professionally or they will be selling cokes instead of playng , bring in referees and coaches, and bring pressure on NIKe. I think the WNBA and Nike are just trying to fail like Budweisser and Target did.
You were spot on 100%. Jealousy will ruin most situations. The veterans should be mentoring CC to grow the game. These are grown ass women. Show your piers some maturity
Adrienne, I subscribed a few days ago because I love your brutal honesty and insight in calling it as it is. As a white male, as a kid I idolized Walt Frazier, Larry Bird, Magic, Oscar, Shawn Kemp, Iverson, and never saw color but talent for the game that I tried to live up to in my amateur league play. This is the first year I’m watching the “W” because of Caitlin Clark’s skills as a master of the game, but never have I despised a league from the players, refs, coaches and commissioner for the absolute hatred they displayed toward this girl who just wants to play the game she loves. I feel so sorry for CC because her dream as a child turned into a disappointing nightmare when reality crept in. From the snubs at her countless broken records, the Olympic team, the ROTY “phone call”, bringing the last place team for 2 years into the playoffs, having her eye gouged in the first 2 minutes of the playoffs without a call absolutely disgust me about this prison yard league and I wish Caitlin would play in Europe before she is maimed and her career is untimely ended, to the satisfaction of those thugs from the bottom to the top who would gladly fade into obscurity rather than let this white, hetero Christian girl become the face of their thug league.
I said it before, the W wanted Clark to "bend the knee" to identity politics and Wokeness. Clark "refused", the same treatment Clark has received this season she will get next season. The W are not gonna suddenly receive an epiphany and Nike is afraid of any blacklash. The "ball" is in Clark's court.
You were right on target. History repeats itself and the signs are always there. You saw the signs and pointed them out. Did anybody really pay attention? You have a good head on your shoulders, you are eloquent, and I have not noticed any sort of agenda. Thank you for being the voice of reason!
Im a white woman 52 years old all i hear is i want to see someone that looks like me on tv from the blacks and i understand that but why cant little white girls have the same🤔🤔🤔 baseball is a sport that people fall in love with it❤❤❤ i just dont understand all the hate over the color of people's skin no one picks the color they are going to be but the parents peace and love to everyone
You were right on, as you normally are. But, I do have to say, this was pretty easy to see for anyone with their eyes open. The vast majority of the players, administrators, and spokesman in the league or covering the league have all been pushing BLM, quasi justice, alphabets, and other such since at least 2016 and ramped up from then on. Shockingly, they posted history lows in 18 and 19 in attendance, prior to any bug. Keep in mind, even with the massive increase in attendance up to an average of, 9800/game. That is still lower than 98, and 99. It's only slightly above the 97 inaugural season. Clark is not bringing 'new' eyes to the game, she 'returning' eyes to the game, including yours and mine. We will leave, just like we did in the past, if they don't change. Keep up the good work, hopefully you will open some more eyes. Grades: Article - A Prognostication: C Guts to say it: A
You nailed it! As a new W watcher, I naively was expecting a product similar to the NBA, but boy was I wrong! The activist nonsense has overtaken the sport and was overwhelming. Very little talk about basketball, which is why I watched.
I honestly intended to watch the playoffs through the finals regardless of CAitlin Clark and the Fever making it through. In fact, I typically root for the team that knocked out my team because my thinking is that if my team gets knocked out I want it to be because they got knocked out by the best team of that season. However, the arrogance and lies of Alyssa Thomas, Dijonai Carrington, Marina Mabrey, A’ja Wilson, and more… I had enough. Truth be told, I watched this season because I knew it is a historical season. Yes, it’s because of Caitlin Clark and the energy she and the rest of the fans brought to the league. It still is a historical season. Unfortunately, the great things about this season also magnify the narcissistic character and behavior the WNBA has fostered all these years. I’d love Caitlin Clark to leave the WNBA and play in the Euro league, and I’d love Under Armor to approach her with an even bigger contract and get her out of Nike’s [potentially breached] contract.
Yes, you did. I am a Seattle Storm fan. I am/was a Sue Bird, and also Jewell Lloyd fan. I am also a CC fan. I had no idea that there is so much anger and resentment in the WNBA. It certainly makes me rather sad. Reading some of the comments disturbed me. I enjoy your shows. I just won't read the comments.
I have to admit that Caitlin Clark shouldn't be the face of the WNBA because it's a toxic league. What she is, is the future of women's basketball because she makes everybody around her better (with some exception). I really do hope she considers playing outside the WNBA as I would actually like to see women' basketball propell to it's full potential.
Why would the NBA pull funding of an entity that they are the majority stakeholder of? If it’s true that the W is not making money; then the W is a huge tax write off for the NBA. Additionally, we really don’t know the true revenue and profitability of the W as their books have not been opened publicly.
It's just amazing to me how many people think that CC should Tuck Her Tail Between Her Legs And Run Away instead of Standing Up For Her Right To Exist And To Change The WNBA Forever And For The Good Of All The Players But The Fans As Well 😳🤯🔥🤫😎🙏
I doubt anyone is calling for her to tuck her tail. It's a matter of interpretation. One person's tuck your tail is another person's exercise your power because you can!
You got it right! But we’re not the one who need to hear this. Will any of them have that “come to Jesus” moment and fess up and be accountable for what they created.
I think Coach Adrienne has discernment. It is one of the gifts given to His saints. That's why I watch her show. I get throughly investigated knowledgeable analysis of the W, and CC particularly. I checked her channel ASAP after the Olympic opening ceremony because I knew she would analyze intelligently, correctly, Biblically , and fairly. That's all I want in social media. .
Nike backing out of Caitlin Clark's shoe cuz all of a sudden they needed to singularly focus on A'ja Wilson's shoe. They could make both but they chose to delay Caitlin's shoe until 2026-27. Wtf?
they fked that up so bad. My guess is they have decided to wait and give it to her, at halftime, during the finals. Anything to try to boost viewership
Adrienne might not put out the quantity that other channels do, but the quality of content is unmatched
You're the only female commenter I listen to regarding the WNBA. You are very knowledgeable about the game and have a fair and balance view of the game. Thank you for being a true supporter of women sports.
You hit it absolutely spot on! Even more kudos to CC for enduring this season and still break every record in sight. A very classy young woman.
First time posting Adrienne. Love your show. Ok now I’m going to say something I’m a woman of color and also gay. I am so sick of the racism and people trying to shove trans people on women’s sports. We are having college/universities that are forfeiting their volleyball games when they have to play against San Jose because that team has a trans man. I feel horrible that we women have to put up with this kind of crap! And then we are having these superstar, professional women athletes in the WNBA acting like racist little B____! They need to grow up! CC is awesome basketball player and she is the only reason why I even bother to return to watching the WNBA after 19 years of not watching it. Also racism has always been in the WNBA! Again Thank You for your show. 🇺🇸🇲🇽🇵🇹🇪🇸🇸🇳🇿🇦🏳️🌈✊🏽
Right on point!! Is the head office of the WNBA or even the union for the players, maybe I missed it but I get the feeling racism is growing there too!
Adrienne you’re 100% right at the highest level !
After analyzing the comments of the Dream Co-owner, Renee Montgomery and the conversation between A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum, it’s starting to make sense to me. Montgomery said this is our league, and Caitlin fans are not like us. Wilson said that Buecker recognizes her white privileged. Well, what did Paige do that A’ja appreciated so much? She devoted her Espy speech to putting the Black Queens of the WNBA on a pedestal. The Black Queens of the WNBA do not like Caitlin because she refuses to get into the race conversation, and in particular, to put her contemporaries in the league on a pedestal. Caitlin does not spend her time during interviews overly praising the Black Queens of the WNBA. She has always said that she just wants to play basketball. The Black Queens want her to be their social justice warrior and promote them because they don’t feel appreciated by the sports world and the public. I think Paige will be treated far better that Clark has been during her rookie year next season because the Black Queens of the WNBA believe Paige has publicly stood up for them. However, when she plays in the WNBA she needs to get her head on a swivel because these Queens cannot be trusted.
@@1Frodoe Paige will absolutely be treated better. She also goes to UCONN.
Yep 💯... great insight and spot on.
Hello, Adrienne. I think that some people thought there would be racism, especially with the Angel Reese College basketball rivalry. They wanted her to fail back then. Even with CC breaking the NCAA records you could tell blacks were turning on CC then but not me. This is why I love channels like yours, the W360, and Ben Daniels because you are fair and speak the truth.
I love and enjoy Adrienne’s show and Ben Daniel’s too! I don’t know the root of every cause to “hate/envy” CC but some of it has got to be fear. The W is 75% or more African American and I think folks get concerned that it could be taken from them, or changed so much that it’s no longer a brand that AA relate to. IDK. For me, I can totally understand their fear and it’s not really unrealistic, we white folks can be just terrible people, some are down right evil. But at the same time I think we mustn’t let any potential fears destroy all progress… and personally I don’t think white folks (c)would “take over” the W but I’m probably not the best person to say. Some food for thought. I could be all wrong and way off… just thinking out loud.
@@alicialanham5024 I disagree. White folks are just there to play basketball just like anybody else. I also push back on the idea that basketball has to be a black person's place. When they start getting that territorial about black people in education, medicine, rocket science, etc., I will see it for something other than nonsense, race-baiting, pandering, "the bigotry of low expectations," and, in some cases, unnecessary white guilt.
@@theadriennerossshow I just can’t understand why they turn on CC when she is bringing so much to the league. I thought maybe it was fear of change idk. But the hate and stuff exists.
How can White people take over a sport that was created by a White man?
@@alicialanham5024 I did a video on the Main Reason They Can't Stand Caitlin Clark.
Adrienne you absolutely called it. What confuses me is why these basketball stars use there social media only to fuss and cuss. They have their health, an affluent audience and a desperate need to grow as humans. They could use their social media platforms to do so much good. It just seems like they want all the accolades but none of the responsibility. I would like to know what the average wage is of the fan who attends the games. It's not easy being a fan. I mean geez...something is horribly wrong with this picture.
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I hope that people will finally come to realize that there is only one 'race'-the human race-and that we are all members of it.
Called it. I think we were all thinking the same thing. Sad. But True.
You nailed it! WNBA blew their opportunity. I see nothing to deal with the dirty play against Clark. No changes to referees. Tanking the Fever playoffs by referees. Players not penalized for flagrant fouls that could have seriously damaged CC.
I will watch the beginning of next season, but if it's more of the same, I will no longer watch.
I don't enjoy watching bullying or thuggish people.
Look at how Iowa fans treated Gabby Marshall, Jada Gyamfi and Hannah Stuelke, they're treated like family and loved by the fans. Now look at how the LSU fans treated Haley Van Lith, they trashed her mercilessly and look at how the Sky fans treated Marina Mabrey. There is blatant racism in the basketball world, but it's not what the media is portraying.
Well it looks good 👍🏼 😋
What has happened this 6 months or so just breaks my heart. I grew cheering for Iowa State not Iowa but Caitlin caught my attention and I loved that team. I thought that she would do well as a pro but would never thought that all the racism and jealousy would be on full display in public. Caitlin did a wonderful job of lifting up her teammates and making that team work. They were fun to watch and the numbers showed that millions of others shared my opinion. But management and the veteran players ruined it. I don't see a way forward for the league as it stands now and I don't see that the leadership that is even willing to do what is required to make it work. The spot needs to have a pro league that young girls like Caitlin can dream of but it is not the WNBA. Really a sad situation!
Do you follow Bridget Carleton on the Lynx? I really like her game. She's a cyclone.
In my 50 years of life and many been a fanatic of the NBA, and other leagues, never saw this level of hate, animosity, jealousy, toward a person like Caitlin is endure as a player and person.
A'ja Wilson is such a racist person, just like Carrington, Alyssa Thomas, and many others. Alll the agendas needs to stop, if not this league is doom.
@@alonsomendoza9130 Ajax is the privileged one. Private education and free her whole life. Poor pretty victim. Gonna have to call her Ajax kaperik
The article, spot-on 🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯 A+++++
If i were CC - I would pack my bags and get on the next plane with Gabby. These fools do not appreciate her. All season long she was victim to flagrant fouls (Assault and battery) and the WNBA; even her team members! stood idly by and said nothing. Fast forward Alyssa Thomas starts chirp'in about racist threats and that poor excuse for a comissioner can't get on broadcast fast enough. I appreciate you Adrienne staying middle of the road! Let's stop making everything about race ❤
And forfeit $100 million with Nike? Not likely.
@@josephanastasi9278 i think they have Nike in Europe?
You were so right! The character of so many of these players has turned me completely off. I can see some of the WNBA players using Paige to stick it to Caitlin. They will welcome her. Paige supports them and I believe has said she has white privilege. I don't need to see this anymore.
I’ve noticed something on TH-cam to the credit of the brothers and sisters who’ve been commentating on the wnba. Although this blatant racism against CC22 that happened this summer is some of the most egregious showcases of unapologetic racism I’ve ever seen in recent history…. It’s almost ALL brothers and sisters on TH-cam who have been calling it out and standing up for CC22!!! I think that’s pretty cool. Shout out to the brothers and sisters who got her back!!
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YOU WERE 100% RIGHT! CC IS A DIAMOND & WILL ALWAYS SHINE. CC OWES THE WNBA NOTHING! THOSE SO CALLED" GROWN WOMAN" ARE A DIGRACE TO THEMSELVES & THE GAME!
I'm a black man who loves Caitlin Clark and because of the way the WNBA has treated her, I've decided I'm not going to watch any games that don't involve her. So many of these women are just so unlikable.
The violent assaults on the court really make me think I am watching a prison fight and Not professional basketball players
@@thetruthstand Caitlin Clark’s style of play is what first made me want to watch her, but her her passion on the court and the way she conducts herself off the court made me a Caitlin fan. WNBA players need to realize that even if you have the talent on the court, how you conduct yourself off the court matters. If you are “unlikeable”, no one will want to watch you play……..period.
Eyes on CC means eyes on everyone, facts!
This wonderful athlete has put in the work to attain the level she is at. The others don't want to put in the effort to match her, so they attempt to bring her down to the last common denominator. Thankfully, she had a sweet spirit and won't let them. Thank Adrienne for introducing me to the great CC. I remember the first time I saw Jordan, and I get that same sense of awe watching CC!
This! It all comes down to LAZINESS and JEALOUSY.
Thank you for your insightful non bias reporting.
Nailed it ❤
With BLM on the Courts floor this is the lesbian woke league 😢 my Heart break's for CC. her dream was to work and be her best baller her whole life was to be part of this hot mess 😮😢 and now has bodyguards so much she has committed and accomplished to be pushed away and treated like she the leader of the old school 3× K God Bless CC and all that stand with this Young lady that keeps getting punished for joining the wnba😢
You have been an A+ since the start of the season when I first found you. Your entire programming has grown professionally in content and graphics with your new backgrounds and logo. Very impressive and so happy for you. I also love the other areas you discuss. Your a true Professional and I so wish YOU could run the WNBA. You would make it a huge success. As a new IA WNBA fan ( from Caitlain’s home town) I so looked forward to watching it all. It’s been very disappointing but I’ll be back and pray the players will be more welcoming to CC for sure. Thank you for all you do.
You nailed it. It is not about a boycott but who wants to watch those who stumble momentum.
Well Adrienne, it was but I said before the draft I said Caitlin Clark should go overseas to play Basketball because I know how Black women feel when they are not the center of attention.
Sadly, you were correct, the pettiness, anger, and hatred against Caitlyn destroyed the wonderful opportunity that had been given a wonderful opportunity to improve their careers.
The Fever have impressed me so much by how they have all upped their game and they all seem to have a great attitude. I was drawn to the W by CC, but I would definitely watch the Fever team play even if CC was out for any reason.
Other teams should take note that fans are earned, not just by great plays but how you carry yourself, your professionalism, your ability to be graceful in a loss, showing great sportsmanship. Don't be bitter, be better.
Adrienne, you are spot on. It is so sad.
56 yo straight SWF, athlete, coach. I gave up on all professional sports a few years back, but then I heard of CC ar Iowa. Loved watching her. Followed her through the game of the eyeball jab. I will not follow them anymore either, so unfair and unprofessional. Thank you Adrienne for standing up for CC and all the non sense.
WNBA needs to get rid of their political "wing," what they call WNBA Social Justice Council and let basketball be basketball 🏀 🙄 😒 😮
Your “political ‘wing’” sounds similar - on the political level only - to the Soviet political Commissars as distinct from the Soviet military and Hitler’s Nazi Party officials as distinct from the field generals in Germany.
Hearing rumors about CC going to Europe. I've never followed WB before but wherever she goes, I'll be tuning in.
That's not true...
Play in Europe, earn more money, and your summers are free! 😊
My coach thoughts for exit interviews with the top players & the head coach would include:
* CC - add a solid floater/runner, work on a postup when guarded by smaller players, add a mid-range pullup J. And take more pride in your defense. The great players are outstanding at both ends of the court.
* Boston - drop 15 to 20 lbs and work on sprinting & conditioning (need to be able to run the court), add a solid 3 pt shot. Become a stretch-5 who can run the court. Steph Curry has 4 rings and not one of those teams had a post-up center.
* Hull - add 10-12 lbs of muscle so you can defend both 4's, & 5's if Boston gets in foul trouble or just can't get up & down the court.
* Mitchell - RE-SIGN
* Fagbenle - develop a reliable 15-20' J, put on 10 lbs of muscle to help defend 4's & 5's.
* Sides - send her to the GSW training camp and have her watch Steve Kerr and how he utilizes Steph Curry. The Warriors play an uptempo perimeter game which is what CC excells at. If I'm Sides I steal every play the Dubs have and incorporate them day one.
If I'm the expansion Golden State Organization, I do everything in my power to get CC. That would be awesome to watch her and Steph year round making logo 3's.
GO FEVER!
Either this nonsense (hate) will be resolved if the league wants to survive or it will implode. It starts at the top.
Absolutely! The Comish making so many mistakes 🤦♀️
That’s just it they don’t think Clark earned what she is. It is like they think she woke up as a teenager and was talented. Good grief!🤨🤔
The article you wrote was right on the money, AR. As for 'the face of the WNBA' I'll just say this: Would you rather have someone who every time she opens her mouth there is praise for teammates, flowers towards veteran heroes who paved the way for her, interest in uplifting women's sports financially so players can have better quality of life improvements, someone who removes fuel from fire-baiting reporters? Or somebody who every time she opens her mouth it's to diminish other players, cites white privilege as shade to uplift herself, and wants to give only little black girls hope? The Face of the WNBA should mean more than just game stats, it should include sportsmanship and a personal mission goal that leaves lasting positivity for all humanity watching you.
Amen! @quintyss1290 That's what the world needs more flowers 💐 and love for humanity ❤️!
It would be great if the WNBA just played basketball.
When I found out she was going to the WNBA, I thought it was a mistake and I was right.
Cathy Engelbert must think we are all idiots. Her level of gaslighting and bullshit is unbelievable. She is insulting my intelligence. Once CC and the Fever were eliminated from the playoffs in LARGE part because of referee incompetence, I stopped watching any and all further WNBA games. What the league is doing to diminish CC's impact and talent is completely turning off any good feelings I had for the WNBA.
A+ .. love Wnba as long as it stops the resemblance of Roller Derby Queens.
I believe you were spot on. And the WNBA doubled down on their jealousy, envy and pettiness. All because Caitlin Clark is the superstar in an activist lesbian league who only wanted a black lesbian for the spotlight.
You’ve got a good head on your shoulders. I appreciate your commentary! It’s always an A+
Girl…. You CALLED it!!!! A+++++
Yes, I give you an A + with distinction. It's a shame we don't have you on the helm of the WNBA .
They wouldn't want me, and I, honestly, wouldn't want the task. LOL!
@theadriennerossshow we need someone who can kick ass and stop all this childish behaviour.
Smart, direct and honest Adrienne…as usual!
Respect - yes, you were prescient. Kudos!
You absolutely hit the nail on the head. I saw it coming as well.
As a life-long sports fan who watched the beginnings of the WNBA I also took years off. The tide was already turning 10 years ago in getting negative. But I'm not up for another Night at the Fights again. And it was not always Clark getting smacked around, although I think her hits were far more violent. Unless the WNBA Commissioner takes a hike along with her management clowns, I may just pass. And I don't believe I'm the exception.
Coach Adrienne Ross! You hit the bull's eye with your article! Amen!🙏🏿
Your prediction was 100 times more accurate than Geno's take on Caitlin
You did superb hit every point. Hats off to you!!!! Your the best!!!!!
Until the WNBA shows some class, respect, professionalism and sportsmanship they will get no respect from me. Meaning I will not watch their games!
CC and the Fever are the only reason I watch the WNBA.
You’re right Adrienne, it leaves a bad taste in my mouth that this is happening to her. She didn’t ask for this, she didn’t want this. She only wanted to play the game that she loves but can’t because every team and ref put a target on her back. I really hope it gets solved because I’d hate to see her go overseas
You are a very wise lady! I had no idea all of this was going on!: A+
We came,we witnessed the dumpster fire that is the wnba(that includes players,coaches,and especially the refs),and now we gone!!
Absolutely, the moment is everything! Yes, it is so sad, but true. They are squandering this opportunity . I was afraid this was going to happen when I heard the comments about CC by players past and present even before she entered the league. Watching this happen has just made me heart sick. I also agree that women should not have to play against transgender men in any women's sports. Women fought freaking hard for title Nine and all the things that go with it. Title Nine belongs to women and women's sports period. The thing that would make the most sense is for transgender men to start their own league, and I hope they will. I wish them good will and success, but it is not fair that they take advantage of women's sports and what women have built. I cried when title Nine finally passed. And as they say, We are not going back! I pray that commonsense will prevail. Adrienne, you get a grade of A+. Thank you!
Personally after the dibocal that was the playoff games against the Sun, the bad taste trending throughout this season was amplifyed to the max. Between these racist, stupid , violent players, the cheating refs, the bad coaching, and the spineless , stupid actions of the WNBA "leadership" and PR and even Nike willing to go for bankruptsy rather than to support the decent people who are Clark and her teammates, who wants to watch this crap anymore. If the WNBA gets its head out of its ass, threaten players to get the eyelashes and nails off and act professionally or they will be selling cokes instead of playng , bring in referees and coaches, and bring pressure on NIKe. I think the WNBA and Nike are just trying to fail like Budweisser and Target did.
A+++++ 🎯🎯🎯 those players who spoke publicly, in a negative way to run people off, should definitely not get salary increases.
You were spot on 100%. Jealousy will ruin most situations. The veterans should be mentoring CC to grow the game. These are grown ass women. Show your piers some maturity
Adrienne, I subscribed a few days ago because I love your brutal honesty and insight in calling it as it is. As a white male, as a kid I idolized Walt Frazier, Larry Bird, Magic, Oscar, Shawn Kemp, Iverson, and never saw color but talent for the game that I tried to live up to in my amateur league play. This is the first year I’m watching the “W” because of Caitlin Clark’s skills as a master of the game, but never have I despised a league from the players, refs, coaches and commissioner for the absolute hatred they displayed toward this girl who just wants to play the game she loves. I feel so sorry for CC because her dream as a child turned into a disappointing nightmare when reality crept in. From the snubs at her countless broken records, the Olympic team, the ROTY “phone call”, bringing the last place team for 2 years into the playoffs, having her eye gouged in the first 2 minutes of the playoffs without a call absolutely disgust me about this prison yard league and I wish Caitlin would play in Europe before she is maimed and her career is untimely ended, to the satisfaction of those thugs from the bottom to the top who would gladly fade into obscurity rather than let this white, hetero Christian girl become the face of their thug league.
I said it before, the W wanted Clark to "bend the knee" to identity politics and Wokeness. Clark "refused", the same treatment Clark has received this season she will get next season. The W are not gonna suddenly receive an epiphany and Nike is afraid of any blacklash. The "ball" is in Clark's court.
You nailed it! They have completely blown it. Cathy is responsible for a lot of the mistakes.
You were right on target. History repeats itself and the signs are always there. You saw the signs and pointed them out. Did anybody really pay attention? You have a good head on your shoulders, you are eloquent, and I have not noticed any sort of agenda. Thank you for being the voice of reason!
The WNBA could not have gotten a greater gift than Clark handed to them. And they could not have fucked up more if they tried. At every turn.
Spot on!!
A+. The Lord.is.exposing everything these days.
Expose first and clean it up next!
Let the glory Of the Lord.fill the earth!
Amen! @1Ggirl1959 Amen! 🙏🏿
Great call coach.
Cynthia Cooper gave Clark her props. Keep up the great insight.
"Even Catlin Clark didnt wathe the first game of the semi finals" had me rolling😂😂
Something needs to bedone about the officials and the dirty flagrant fouls before next season.
Im a white woman 52 years old all i hear is i want to see someone that looks like me on tv from the blacks and i understand that but why cant little white girls have the same🤔🤔🤔 baseball is a sport that people fall in love with it❤❤❤ i just dont understand all the hate over the color of people's skin no one picks the color they are going to be but the parents peace and love to everyone
You called it. I keep trying to come up with something that compares to the idiotic behavior by some in the WNBA.
I hope these black women and lesbians of this league don't totally screw this up. Lookin that way tho!😡
You seem nice.
You were right on, as you normally are.
But, I do have to say, this was pretty easy to see for anyone with their eyes open. The vast majority of the players, administrators, and spokesman in the league or covering the league have all been pushing BLM, quasi justice, alphabets, and other such since at least 2016 and ramped up from then on. Shockingly, they posted history lows in 18 and 19 in attendance, prior to any bug.
Keep in mind, even with the massive increase in attendance up to an average of, 9800/game. That is still lower than 98, and 99. It's only slightly above the 97 inaugural season. Clark is not bringing 'new' eyes to the game, she 'returning' eyes to the game, including yours and mine. We will leave, just like we did in the past, if they don't change.
Keep up the good work, hopefully you will open some more eyes.
Grades:
Article - A
Prognostication: C
Guts to say it: A
I give you a SHINING, BRIGHT, A+ for your prophetic insight!
You were spot on Adrienne!❤❤❤
You nailed it! As a new W watcher, I naively was expecting a product similar to the NBA, but boy was I wrong! The activist nonsense has overtaken the sport and was overwhelming. Very little talk about basketball, which is why I watched.
You are so correct: A+
No, you were spot on.
I honestly intended to watch the playoffs through the finals regardless of CAitlin Clark and the Fever making it through. In fact, I typically root for the team that knocked out my team because my thinking is that if my team gets knocked out I want it to be because they got knocked out by the best team of that season. However, the arrogance and lies of Alyssa Thomas, Dijonai Carrington, Marina Mabrey, A’ja Wilson, and more… I had enough.
Truth be told, I watched this season because I knew it is a historical season. Yes, it’s because of Caitlin Clark and the energy she and the rest of the fans brought to the league. It still is a historical season. Unfortunately, the great things about this season also magnify the narcissistic character and behavior the WNBA has fostered all these years.
I’d love Caitlin Clark to leave the WNBA and play in the Euro league, and I’d love Under Armor to approach her with an even bigger contract and get her out of Nike’s [potentially breached] contract.
Yes, you did. I am a Seattle Storm fan. I am/was a Sue Bird, and also Jewell Lloyd fan. I am also a CC fan. I had no idea that there is so much anger and resentment in the WNBA. It certainly makes me rather sad. Reading some of the comments disturbed me. I enjoy your shows. I just won't read the comments.
Absolutely on point / A+++
I have to admit that Caitlin Clark shouldn't be the face of the WNBA because it's a toxic league. What she is, is the future of women's basketball because she makes everybody around her better (with some exception). I really do hope she considers playing outside the WNBA as I would actually like to see women' basketball propell to it's full potential.
CC on the cover of the Canadian Time magazine 😊 September issue 👏👏👏👏
Adrienne - I give you an A+... thanks for the courage to speak up like you do!
If I was NBA I would pull funding.
Why would the NBA pull funding of an entity that they are the majority stakeholder of?
If it’s true that the W is not making money; then the W is a huge tax write off for the NBA. Additionally, we really don’t know the true revenue and profitability of the W as their books have not been opened publicly.
It's absolutely terrible. Were they not raised right???
Some of the fans would still be there if the players and the league had embraced Clark and not dissed her on the court and off the court.
How can you attack your own fans? Absolutely ridiculous. A++
It's just amazing to me how many people think that CC should Tuck Her Tail Between Her Legs And Run Away instead of Standing Up For Her Right To Exist And To Change The WNBA Forever And For The Good Of All The Players But The Fans As Well 😳🤯🔥🤫😎🙏
I doubt anyone is calling for her to tuck her tail. It's a matter of interpretation. One person's tuck your tail is another person's exercise your power because you can!
You got it right! But we’re not the one who need to hear this. Will any of them have that “come to Jesus” moment and fess up and be accountable for what they created.
A+ Nailed it!!
I love your honesty and calling the Ace an Ace ! Let them fall and keep there little black hatred! Pitiful
I think Coach Adrienne has discernment. It is one of the gifts given to His saints. That's why I watch her show. I get throughly investigated knowledgeable analysis of the W, and CC particularly. I checked her channel ASAP after the Olympic opening ceremony because I knew she would analyze intelligently, correctly, Biblically , and fairly. That's all I want in social media. .
Nike backing out of Caitlin Clark's shoe cuz all of a sudden they needed to singularly focus on A'ja Wilson's shoe. They could make both but they chose to delay Caitlin's shoe until 2026-27. Wtf?
Aja's shoe will not be as popular as Clarks.
Phil knight is so deranged. Hell with Nike and their disgusting labor practices.
WHERE IS CAITLIN'S ROTY TROPHY AND RECOGNITION !!! PATHETIC AND SO DISRESPECTFUL
they fked that up so bad. My guess is they have decided to wait and give it to her, at halftime, during the finals. Anything to try to boost viewership
Well, i got that one wrong. Just a regular ole Thursday.