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

[vespa300]

'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.

[PTBAA]

I guess A’ja would prefer to play in front of empty stands while waiting for the league to fold.

[Jonty30]

Very much so.

[TexasFreeper2009]

and Tiger Woods wasn’t?

[usafa92]

If a white player said this about a black player, they would be suspended, as should A’ja Wilson, but of course, she won’t.

[ridesthemiles]

ALSO probably jealous that Clark can actually READ-—WRITE-DO MATH

[Dr. Sivana]

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

Made me think of a Steely Dan album, actually.

[chajin]

I fear that Ms. Clark will suffer the fate of Uriah. There has to be players on her team who think like A’ja but don’t say it. All it would take is one time Caitlin makes a move near the basket, when her teammates would step backwards and let her be injured by a flagrant foul.

[glorgau]

... people may say it's not about Black and white, but to me, it is,'

Completely racist comment.

[cherry]

maybe people are tired of seeing behemouth loudmouthed arrogant players...maybe CC is just someone most people can relate too....

[chuckee]

Ummmm...has Wilson watched any television commercials lately? Is she whining Caitlyn is the one white that sneaked in and broke that particular color barrier that her particular minority monopolizes?

[E. Pluribus Unum]

We don’t like racists honey bunch.

Bless your heart.

[old school]

LOL!

[military cop]

Race only matters to racists.

RLTW

[Alberta's Child]

Are there any WNBA players who are even capable of injuring an opponent? :-P

[FamiliarFace]

I like Simone Biles, because she’s nice and talented and humble, but that doesn’t get me anywhere with race baiters like Wilson.

[one guy in new jersey]

The same thought crossed This Guy’s mind.

The college game seems to have bee swamped with such players. For the longest time. It seems as if she’s already run the gauntlet and will not be fazed at the pro level.

[Sgt_Schultze]

Lolol!

Im pretty sure Don Imus had something specific to say about this exact topic some years ago. Can’t seem to remember the quote though. lol!

[kawhill]

I would tell A’Ja that Caitlin Clark is the finest all-around basketball player from a skillset standpoint of scoring, rebounding, assists, steals...all stat categories that are recorded in basketball that I have seen in my lifetime. Black or white, man or woman. Show some love girl.

[Jonty30]

Simone Biles comes across as a bundle of joy.

[jimfree]

It’s not like she broke an NCAA scoring record or anything.