I'm slowly becoming a Caitlyn Clark fan

[18IsTheMan]

I'll never watch a WNBA game, so I can't say I'm a fan from that perspective. But I appreciate her so far dogged stance that she's just there to play basketball and refusal to enter the fray on non-basketball issues. In a world full of loud mouths, willing to bloviate about any issue, she has shown great self control, restraint and a single-minded focus.

The WNBA’s real problem with Caitlin Clark? She’s doesn’t genuflect over privilege

It’s become evident why the WNBA has had trouble growing: A very narrow culture that is as much about progressive politics as it is about hoops.

nypost.com

 

[PrestonyteParrot]

Oh no, a convert! lol

 

[Debo77]

I'll never watch a WNBA game, so I can't say I'm a fan from that perspective. But I appreciate her so far dogged stance that she's just there to play basketball and refusal to enter the fray on non-basketball issues. In a world full of loud mouths, willing to bloviate about any issue, she has shown great self control, restraint and a single-minded focus.

The WNBA’s real problem with Caitlin Clark? She’s doesn’t genuflect over privilege

It’s become evident why the WNBA has had trouble growing: A very narrow culture that is as much about progressive politics as it is about hoops.

nypost.com

I agree....I have always respected her talent and watched Iowa games to see her talent but always rooted against her.....I now root for her amidst all the nonsense

 

[Crutcher]

I'll never watch a WNBA game, so I can't say I'm a fan from that perspective. But I appreciate her so far dogged stance that she's just there to play basketball and refusal to enter the fray on non-basketball issues. In a world full of loud mouths, willing to bloviate about any issue, she has shown great self control, restraint and a single-minded focus.

The WNBA’s real problem with Caitlin Clark? She’s doesn’t genuflect over privilege

It’s become evident why the WNBA has had trouble growing: A very narrow culture that is as much about progressive politics as it is about hoops.

nypost.com

If you ever watched a WNBA game you would realize all the anti-Clark stuff is made up media click bait. If you ever watched a game you would see all the hugs and smiles after the games. They appreciate what she is bringing to the league, as well as Angel Reese. They were both voted to the all-star game.

 

[18IsTheMan]

If you ever watched a WNBA game you would realize all the anti-Clark stuff is made up media click bait. If you ever watched a game you would see all the hugs and smiles after the games. They appreciate what she is bringing to the league, as well as Angel Reese. They were both voted to the all-star game.

That'll never happen.

I did see a compilation video on X of players allegedly intentionally missing passes from Clark. Based on the video there are 2 options: 1. wNBA players completely suck b/c they were missing passes from Clark that hit them dead in the hands or 2. They were doing it on purpose to hurt Clark's status.

 

[PrestonyteParrot]

That'll never happen.

I did see a compilation video on X of players allegedly intentionally missing passes from Clark. Based on the video there are 2 options: 1. wNBA players completely suck b/c they were missing passes from Clark that hit them dead in the hands or 2. They were doing it on purpose to hurt Clark's status.

WNBA officials and media would call that a ''conspiracy theory''.

 

[Crutcher]

That'll never happen.

I did see a compilation video on X of players allegedly intentionally missing passes from Clark. Based on the video there are 2 options: 1. wNBA players completely suck b/c they were missing passes from Clark that hit them dead in the hands or 2. They were doing it on purpose to hurt Clark's status.

Again, if you watch the games instead of selected video clips, you would see what is happening in context. I've seen these videos of which you speak, and they are entirely clickbait. For example, Clark and Boston don't hate each other, they are the closest duo on the team. They both made each other all-stars.

 

[Crutcher]

Again, if you watch the games instead of selected video clips, you would see what is happening in context. I've seen these videos of which you speak, and they are entirely clickbait. For example, Clark and Boston don't hate each other, they are the closest duo on the team. They both made each other all-stars.

I just saw an AI altered video conference that was the complete opposite of what was said by WNBA players. The actual interviews show much respect, not a few seconds of selective editing that show a false impression.

 

[18IsTheMan]

Again, if you watch the games instead of selected video clips, you would see what is happening in context. I've seen these videos of which you speak, and they are entirely clickbait. For example, Clark and Boston don't hate each other, they are the closest duo on the team. They both made each other all-stars.

Uh huh

 

[Crutcher]

Uh huh

Yup!

 

[18IsTheMan]

Yup!

Nice to meet you Miss Engelbert.

 

[adcoop]

That'll never happen.

I did see a compilation video on X of players allegedly intentionally missing passes from Clark. Based on the video there are 2 options: 1. wNBA players completely suck b/c they were missing passes from Clark that hit them dead in the hands or 2. They were doing it on purpose to hurt Clark's status.

You can put together a compilation video to push whatever agenda you want to in a basketball game. Those videos are similar to the ones depicting NBA refs missing traveling calls to push the agenda that college refs call the game better.

 

[KingWard]

...They appreciate what she is bringing to the league, as well as Angel Reese. They were both voted to the all-star game.

A fallacious system - in ALL sports. It's time for AI to select these teams - using recognized metrics.

 

[adcoop]

A fallacious system - in ALL sports. It's time for AI to select these teams - using recognized metrics.

Bingo. For there to be 3 WNBA All-Stars from a 8-13 team (The Fever) is comical. Clark, while rightly being left off the Olympic team, is a Top 24 player in the league and deserving. Boston is borderline given her start. Even though I love Aliyah, I didn't vote for her due to their record. Kelsey Mitchell being selected is a joke. All she does is chuck shots. Some of them have to go in. She brings absolutely nothing else to the game. I am wishing for the day when it is about the game again. Crowd size is important to the bottom line. However, we shouldn't be constantly hearing about crowd size when the team/player responsible for that crowd is taking 20 point losses.

 

[Crutcher]

Bingo. For there to be 3 WNBA All-Stars from a 8-13 team (The Fever) is comical. Clark, while rightly being left off the Olympic team, is a Top 24 player in the league and deserving. Boston is borderline given her start. Even though I love Aliyah, I didn't vote for her due to their record. Kelsey Mitchell being selected is a joke. All she does is chuck shots. Some of them have to go in. She brings absolutely nothing else to the game. I am wishing for the day when it is about the game again. Crowd size is important to the bottom line. However, we shouldn't be constantly hearing about crowd size when the team/player responsible for that crowd is taking 20 point losses.

For years people complained that nobody cares about women's basketball. Then it became "nobody cares about the WNBA". Now people seem to care a lot as this thread indicates. If WBB were a stock, it would be a "buy".

 

[adcoop]

For years people complained that nobody cares about women's basketball. Then it became "nobody cares about the WNBA". Now people seem to care a lot as this thread indicates. If WBB were a stock, it would be a "buy".

It's a buy with a concern. Too many of the new fans care about everything, but the game. What does that say if it is 3 years down the road and the Fever is still a mediocre to bad basketball team? Too many people come in caring about one person. If they don't grow to appreciate other players, the Fever either end up being an elite team or the league goes back to what it was.

 

[Whiterockcock69]

Aliyah was an All Star before Caitlin joined her thank you. I have follow this stuff pretty closely. Most of stuff is overblown and can be directly traced back to Hawkeye/Fever fans who were threatening to get and have jawboned constantly about everything under the sun to explain the lack of Fever success.

I dropped off all of my Fever websites because it was so hard to listen to them throw everyone under the bus. I don’t have anything against CC. She’s a brat but hopefully she’ll grow out of that. That brattiness causes acceptance problems for her. I think she will be fine in the long run.

In regard to her turnovers I think this is a function of teamwork and practice and will improve. A lot of her turnovers are on those aggressive passes where the connection doesn’t get made. Pass is a little off, low, behind, or the receiver just can handle it or just blows it. It’s all good. Iowa fans are happy because she’s a talent and they are proud of her. It’s going to take time for acceptance and it will come.

 

[adcoop]

Aliyah was an All Star before Caitlin joined her thank you. I have follow this stuff pretty closely. Most of stuff is overblown and can be directly traced back to Hawkeye/Fever fans who were threatening to get and have jawbones constantly about everything under the sun to explain the lack of Fever success.

I dropped off all of my Fever websites because it was so hard to listen to them throw everyone under the bus. I don’t have anything against CC. She’s a brat but hopefully she’ll grow out of that. That brattiness causes acceptance problems for her. I think she will be fine in the long run.

In regard to her turnovers I think this is a function of teamwork and practice and will improve. A lot of her turnovers are on those aggressive passes where the connection doesn’t get made. Pass is a little off, low, behind, or the receiver just can handle it or just blows it. It’s all good. Iowa fans are happy because she’s a talent and they are proud of her. It’s going to take time for acceptance and it will come.

Don't get me wrong, I wasn't downing Aliyah as a player. I know that she was an All-Star last year. However, I thought a few other players were more deserving this year due to her slow start. That was not her fault as she was asked to adjust her style of play to fit what Caitlin does as opposed to the other way around. Nonetheless, I felt the Center from the Storm has played better so far. Also, you have players like Dijonai Carrington and Betnijah Laney-Hamilton that are making major contributions to championship level teams left off while a gunner like Kelsey Mitchell is on the All-Star team just because she plays with Caitlin Clark.

 

[Pepsicock]

Total crap she is not on the USA Olympic team

 

[KingWard]

All of the forgoing posts fortify my opinion that it's time to move away from popular voting to select all-star team members. How can such selections at the professional level be valid if it's all about personal magnetism, media visibility, or team allegiances. What kind of criteria for selecting the best players are those?

 

[mickray]

Quit whining, dude. Embrace the new boss, same as the old boss...

 

[18IsTheMan]

For years people complained that nobody cares about women's basketball. Then it became "nobody cares about the WNBA". Now people seem to care a lot as this thread indicates. If WBB were a stock, it would be a "buy".

The wNBA is basically Beanie Babies.

 

[PrestonyteParrot]

Or Hillary Clinton's book, most of which were bought by the Clinton Foundation.

 

[Crutcher]

Or Hillary Clinton's book, most of which were bought by the Clinton Foundation.

I guess you bought the book. You seem to be on WBB threads all the time - driving up the popularity.
Keep up the good work!

 

[Crutcher]

Total crap she is not on the USA Olympic team

Why? She did not try out. She did not participate in any of the Team USA trials (she was playing her senior year in college. There is a process to follow, but she will get her chance many times in future years. She was playing her senior year in college and did not take a leave of absence as Kamilla and LA did for the Canadian and Brazilian teams.

 

[PrestonyteParrot]

I guess you bought the book. You seem to be on WBB threads all the time - driving up the popularity.
Keep up the good work!

Dead period - not much else happening.

 

[18IsTheMan]

Dead period - not much else happening.

wNBA folks are so desperate for attention that if someone who doesn't typically follow or discuss the wNBA dares to make an off-hand comment about it they shriek with glee that the league has picked up another follower.

I can assure you, no amount of discussion on here contributes one iota to increasing the league's popularity. I am not at all a follower of the wNBA, but the Clark dynamic has been interesting to observe peripherally. The only wNBA information I pick up comes from other folks on my Twitter feed who post stuff about it.

 

[PrestonyteParrot]

This topic is right up there with other dead period topics like ''stoner movies''.
It's this or nothing.