It probably will fizzle somewhat. For one thing, her scoring skill is no longer such a stunning rarity. Another thing is, to be blunt, she’s not much of a looker. That should not matter, but if does, when you’re frequently being seen on TV. I’m hoping she has been getting advice on saving her money and seeking long term endorsements.
I think Caitlin repeatedly makes a point of sounding humble and giving homage to black women of the past, because she thinks the jealous black girl players won’t mistreat her (so much) if she reminds them of her ‘gratitude’. She is wrong.
best to develop lucrative skills and contacts totally outside of basketball. The media let these teams get away with poor treatment of a white player. That’s not changing anytime soon.
A part of her appeal was that she appears to be an ordinary citizen playing ball. Her name might as well as be "Jane Doe".
She was marketable due to her relatability.
LeBron James does not have that. Even though he's a star, obviously.
Anyway, Caitlin Clark lost all of that by bending the knee. From her point of view, perhaps she felt that she had no choice. She was getting beaten up by other players in the league.