Here We Go: Caitlin Clark Feels She’s Getting ‘Hammered’ By Fellow WNBA Players, Angel Reese Applauds Physical Play By Teammate In Face-off
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WNBA rookies Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese faced off for the first time in their professional careers on Saturday, June 1 when the Chicago Sky took on the Indiana Fever.
Angel Reese got hyped seeing Caitlin Clark take a cheap shot 😬
pic.twitter.com/U5Hu6VQUDf
— College Basketball Report (@CBKReport) June 1, 2024
Though it was also the first professional game for former South Carolina Gamecock and national champion, Kamilla Cardoso, all eyes were on Reese and Clark.
Caitlyn Clark started it. pic.twitter.com/hyNR5Xn7Ij
— Dwann B 🇺🇸 (@dwannb) June 1, 2024
However, a series of plays between Clark and Reese’s teammate Chennedy Carter caused the internet to explode with claims of racism, targeting and unfair physical play.
Chennedy Carter, given a chance to explain herself postgame, says "next question."
Then later, "I ain't answering no Caitlin Clark questions."
Coach Teresa Weatherspoon stepped in: "That's enough. We're good."
Disappointing press conference. Accountability lacking. pic.twitter.com/yw45QUieRo
— Scott Agness (@ScottAgness) June 1, 2024
Clark was seen elbowing Carter in a possession that resulted in an Indiana bucket. Then, Carter appeared to hip-check the Fever rookie to the ground after calling her a “b****.” After the Fever’s victory over the Sky, Carter refused to answer questions about Clark. She didn’t want to clarify whether she acted in retaliation.
For everyone that is upset about what @ChennedyCarter “did” to CC….dont forget what y’all corn kids were cool with just a few months ago. Clark let everyone know the type of player she was, her reputation (good and bad), proceeds itself. Quit crying. #WNBA pic.twitter.com/Qgf8FmVRpX
— caitlin green (@cgreen1892) June 2, 2024
The Caitlin Clark Conspiracy Theories Paint Her As A Victim While Ignoring The Experiences Of Her Black Rookie Counterparts
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Of course, Clark fans were up in arms about the athletic altercation. It further fueled the narrative of unjust targeting due to Clark’s fame and notoriety. That surely has nothing to do with her own habit of physicality or her status as a rookie.
Brutal. Caitlin Clark slammed2floor by her throat by WNBA star Alyssa Thomas! Oops. That’s Angel Reese—not CC.
Dear white media coddling CC like a 5yo girl—see Angel’s response:
“I WANT them2come at me.They’re not supposed to be nice2me. Thank you ‘AT’ for sending a message.” https://t.co/Q2iCtDDJA6 pic.twitter.com/kvuqoL4LI0
— #StopCopCity (@ChuckModi1) June 1, 2024
It also conveniently ignores the tough play other rookies, like Reese, have encountered throughout the early part of the WNBA season.
CAITLIN CLARK AND VICTORIA VIVIANS GETTING INTO IT
Double techs for both, this came after a 30+ footer from Clark. #WNBA pic.twitter.com/rMsF4k1ScR
— Tyler DeLuca (@TylerDeLuca) May 30, 2024
Adding fuel to the fire, the league’s latest great white hope Clark remarked on the treatment she’s being given saying,
“I think everybody is physical with me,” the 22-year-old claimed. “They get away with things that probably other people don’t get away with.”
She continued,
“It is what it is, honestly. I feel like I’m getting hammered.”
Of course, her fans agree wholeheartedly as they’ve fashioned her a white Jackie Robinson breaking down the color barrier of the WNBA that has held white players down for far too long.
Angel Reese vs Caitlin Clark on how players are being physical to them. pic.twitter.com/aPHIJrdHtj
— BullsKickAss (@Bullskickass) May 30, 2024
In the meantime, Clark’s brother and boyfriend have been busy liking derogatory tweets aimed at Black players.
Caitlin Clark brother Colin Clark & boyfriend Connor McCaffery Liking “likes” about todays game and about Angel Reese #WNBA @Reese10Angel @chicagosky
Thoughts ?? pic.twitter.com/rnPckBYJRT
— OPINIONATED_TRUTHS_PODCAST™️ (@O_Truths) June 1, 2024
The Fever’s win over the Sky notches only their second victory of the season as they seem to still be ironing out the kinks in their chemistry. Hopefully, Clark is able to focus on bringing a winning mindset to Indiana for the rest of the season and her fans can find some common sense to hold onto.
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