Caitlin Clark's race 'is a huge thing' in her rise in popularity, claims WNBA star A'ja Wilson: 'Boils my blood'

Daily Mail UK ^ | 5/13/2024 | Jake Fenner

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'I think it's a huge thing. I think a lot of people may say it's not about Black and white, but to me, it is,' Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson said when asked in an interview with the Associated Press about the race element in Clark's popularity and before she recently signed two major endorsement deals.

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Moe Money for Caitlin

[SamAdams76]

Larry Bird was criticized for being white but not as heavily back in the day.

[NWFree]

Racists don’t like it when a minority rises up

[jpp113]

Me thinks that A’ja is a bit jealous of a superior athlete

[DennisR]

Jealousy and envy: the hallmark of racists and liberals. Pathetic human beings.

[DennisR]

I wonder what Lew Alcindor thinks? (Not really…)

[Alberta's Child]

Caitlin Clark's race 'is a huge thing' in her rise in popularity, claims WNBA star A'ja Wilson ...

OK. So what?

Having a name that doesn't sound like it came from Ghetto Scrabble also helps, I guess.

[toddausauras]

Race race race race race race race race. The poisonous obsession.

[spacejunkie2001]

wow, covet much? how bitter and angry and hateful can this chick be?

[MinorityRepublican]

Having a name that doesn't sound like it came from Ghetto Scrabble also helps, I guess.

Not her fault that her parents were dumb@$$es.

But she can get a nickname instead and call herself with a normal name.

[Steely Tom]

Race, race, race, race, race, race, race, race, money, race, race, race, race, race, race, race, money, race, race, race, race, race, race, race, money, race, race, race, race, race, race, race, money, race, race, race, race, race, race, race, money, money, money.

[Jonty30]

It’s not because she’s white. It’s because she’s nice.

[Jonty30]

The athletes thought that Bird couldn’t play when he started, until he started upping them at their own game.

[Jonty30]

It’s probably the endorsements she’s getting. SHe has something like $30 million in endorsements vs straight pay for the other women basketball players.

[hinckley buzzard]

A’ja Wilson, a “star” nobody ever heard of, takes offense.

[SecondAmendment]

> Larry Bird was criticized for being white but not as heavily back in the day.

Bird was famous for taunting the other team for disrespecting him if he wasn't being covered by "a brother".

[Michael.SF.]

Other than the two WNBA players here, how many out there can name three other players in the league, off the top of their head?

[hillarys cankles]

It’s not because she’s white. It’s because she’s nice.

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AND straight. Other straight players have said that the bi sexual and gay players make it miserable for straight players.

[MrRelevant]

Turns out if you are the best player in the history of your sport AND youre respectful and grateful…. Folks like you.

[zeestephen]

Re: A'ja Wilson, a "star" nobody ever heard of, takes offense.

Whoa!

hinckley buzzard just slam dunked over A'ja Wilson!