4-time WNBA champion Sheryl Swoopes has been one in all Caitlin Clark’s most outspoken critics.
However Swoopes was left speechless throughout a current podcast look after being requested concerning the Indiana Fever star’s remarks about her privilege as a White athlete in an interview with Time journal after being named Athlete of the Yr.
Swoopes, who was the primary participant ever signed to the WNBA, admitted on the “Gil’s Arena” podcast Wednesday that Clark receiving the dignity was “great” for the league, however she questioned the factors for what went into Time’s choice.
Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever celebrates throughout a sport towards the Los Angeles Sparks Might 24, 2024, at Crypto.com Area in Los Angeles. (Adam Pantozzi/NBAE by way of Getty Photos)
“I don’t think I’m surprised. I’m curious to know who the other candidates were. But the fact that that’s the very first WNBA player to ever win Time magazine Athlete of the Year is pretty special.
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“My query is — like the factors — is it primarily based off her efficiency on the court docket, which, yeah, she had an incredible 12 months. Or is it extra concerning the influence that she had on the sport this season.
“I think it’s great, not just for her. I think it’s great for the league, right? Like everybody talked about the recognition she brought to the W this season, and, so, for her to be Time magazine Athlete of the Year I think it’s really great for the league.”
Texas Tech alumna Sheryl Swoopes attends Alumni Weekend at a Texas Tech sport towards Baylor Jan. 28, 2023, at United Supermarkets Area. (Imagn)
CAITLIN CLARK ADMITS FEELING ‘PRIVILEGE’ AS A WHITE PERSON, SAYS WNBA WAS ‘BUILT ON’ BLACK PLAYERS
However Swoopes had much less to say when she was requested what she considered Clark’s admission to the journal that she benefited from her privilege.
“I want to say I’ve earned every single thing, but as a White person, there is privilege,” Clark mentioned within the interview.
“A lot of those players in the league that have been really good have been Black players. This league has kind of been built on them. The more we can appreciate that, highlight that, talk about that, and then continue to have brands and companies invest in those players that have made this league incredible, I think it’s very important. I have to continue to try to change that. The more we can elevate Black women, that’s going to be a beautiful thing.”
Caitlin Clark (22) of the Indiana Fever drives to the basket towards the Connecticut Solar throughout Recreation 2 of the primary spherical of the 2024 WNBA Playoffs Sept. 25, 2024, at Mohegan Solar Area in Uncasville, Conn. (Chris Marion/NBAE by way of Getty Photos)
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When requested throughout Wednesday’s podcast about these remarks, Swoopes mentioned nothing.
She appeared to lift an eyebrow and nod earlier than the subject was modified.
Swoopes has confronted criticism previously over her sizzling takes on Clark. In September, Swoopes mentioned she didn’t suppose Clark was “dominating” the league. Clark was later named WNBA Rookie of the Yr.
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