4-time WNBA champion Sheryl Swoopes has been one among Caitlin Clark’s most outspoken critics.
However Swoopes was left speechless throughout a latest podcast look after being requested in regards to 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 12 months.
Swoopes, who was the primary participant ever signed to the WNBA, admitted on the “Gil’s Area” podcast Wednesday that Clark receiving the glory was “nice” for the league, however she questioned the factors for what went into Time’s choice.
Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever celebrates throughout a recreation towards the Los Angeles Sparks Could 24, 2024, at Crypto.com Area in Los Angeles. (Adam Pantozzi/NBAE through Getty Pictures)
“I don’t assume I’m stunned. I’m curious to know who the opposite candidates had been. However the truth that that’s the very first WNBA participant to ever win Time journal Athlete of the 12 months is fairly particular.
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“My query is — like the factors — is it based mostly off her efficiency on the court docket, which, yeah, she had an incredible 12 months. Or is it extra in regards to the influence that she had on the sport this season.
“I believe it is nice, not only for her. I believe it is nice for the league, proper? Like everyone talked in regards to the recognition she delivered to the W this season, and, so, for her to be Time journal Athlete of the 12 months I believe it is actually nice for the league.”
Texas Tech alumna Sheryl Swoopes attends Alumni Weekend at a Texas Tech recreation 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 need to say I’ve earned each single factor, however as a White individual, there may be privilege,” Clark mentioned within the interview.
“Loads of these gamers within the league which were actually good have been Black gamers. This league has sort of been constructed on them. The extra we are able to respect that, spotlight that, discuss that, after which proceed to have manufacturers and corporations put money into these gamers which have made this league unbelievable, I believe it’s crucial. I’ve to proceed to attempt to change that. The extra we are able to elevate Black girls, that’s going to be a stupendous factor.”
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 through Getty Pictures)
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When requested throughout Wednesday’s podcast about these remarks, Swoopes mentioned nothing.
She appeared to boost an eyebrow and nod earlier than the subject was modified.
Swoopes has confronted criticism previously over her scorching takes on Clark. In September, Swoopes mentioned she didn’t assume Clark was “dominating” the league. Clark was later named WNBA Rookie of the 12 months.
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