Posted on 06/26/2026 12:04:00 PM PDT by SmokingJoe
This video from Black Conservative Perspective criticizes the WNBA for its handling of physical play against Caitlin Clark. The creator argues that Clark is being unfairly targeted by fellow players due to professional jealousy and her identity as a straight, white woman (2:09 - 2:37, 18:03 - 18:27).
Key points discussed in the video:
The Incident: The video highlights a specific play where Phoenix Mercury player Alyssa Thomas made contact with Caitlin Clark's throat during a loose-ball scramble (4:22 - 4:44). The league subsequently assessed Thomas a one-game suspension for this "reckless" act (16:54).
Calls for Protection: The host contends that the WNBA has failed to protect its biggest star, arguing that if Clark were to leave the league, its viewership and financial growth would suffer significantly (6:31 - 7:02).
Criticism of the League: The creator suggests that the WNBA is not doing enough to address what he views as "dirty play" and "bullying" on the court, arguing that officiating has been inconsistent or biased (9:04 - 9:35, 11:30 - 11:55).
Proposed Solution: The host advocates for a massive fan boycott of the WNBA to force the league to change its approach and ensure Clark is protected from further physical harm (19:34 - 20:20).
Media Commentary: The video also addresses public reactions to the situation, pushing back against those who describe the tension as a "conspiracy theory" or argue that Clark simply needs to "toughen up" (12:43 - 13:02, 17:07 - 1
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They can go join the MMA if they are interested in punching people in the throat for people to watch.
Who watches the WNBA anyway? Other than lesbians?
Not going to be a popular opinion here on FR but I’ve watched Clark play. She’s awful sneaky about it but she’s very handsy, grabby and taunts a lot when she plays.
In the meantime, Americans are watching a white athlete get beaten up by mainly black athletes constantly, and little is being done to stem the violence. Almost like we're supposed to accept the violence without question.
Kinda reminds me of Leonarda Jonie’s criticism of fat ugly libtard women and sex. Tough to boycott something nobody wants.
No excuse to be physically assaulted outside regular playing the game contact.
I can’t imagine those running the NBA and WNBA want another Kermit Washington-Rudy Tomjanovich type of incident but I wonder if Caitlin should leave the league to avoid something like that happening again.
Black dykes can’t stand a white girl playing better than they can. The WNBA officials are condoning the abuse. CC should go play in Eorope, make big bucks and leave the WNBA in the trash heap where it belongs.
So what you’re saying is she hasn’t been cowed yet by the unrestrained brutality of her so-called opponents (assailants).
Well then that obviously deserves a punch in the throat. BS
Yeah, about that. Does the WNBA actually have any straight fans.
I guess she shoulda taken a fist to the throat?
She has been nothing short of MAULED since entering the league. She should be handsy! And, it is part of the game! Punches to the throat, and being pounded down, are not.
Then to top it off, these ref’s, who should be tossed can’t seem to blow a whistle!
The hood mindset that propagates that segment of the population says otherwise.
and because dey be blak, it be rasist to punish dem for punchin out whitey.
Clark is cheating. That’s the only possible conclusion since there’s no way a straight white woman is better at basketball than a black lesbian. Clark has to be a homophobic racist but isn’t that all straight white people?
“Not going to be a popular opinion here on FR but I’ve watched Clark play. She’s awful sneaky about it but she’s very handsy, grabby and taunts a lot when she plays.”
Does she take her fist to others’ necks?
I’m hardly a WNBA fan, but what’s going on over there is ridiculous. All because some can’t have a white girl be good, and/or the face of the league.
They are one of the reasons we cannot have nice things in this country
Incorrect.
“Not going to be a popular opinion here on FR”
Probably because it’s imbecilic.
She’s had half a dozen vicious flagrant fouls committed against her in the short time since entering the league.
Hardly analogous.
The WNBA is a bad joke. CC is the golden goose for them and they let the jealous players and refs run roughshod over her. I partially blame her coach for letting a lot of this happen by not saying anything. Indeed, I’d fire White in a heartbeat. Until the WNBA starts reprimanding bad refs, I’m done watching the games.
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