Fans are generally quite passionate about the athletes they support. Often, they tend to let emotions take over rationality. In a recent fiasco involving Dave Portnoy, the passionate fans of the WNBA did take over. And it was not only Portnoy who faced the backlash. Popular WNBA duo StudBudz, too, got dragged into the act.
It all started with Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman agreeing to host a live stream with Portnoy. While the backlash came swirling in, the Barstool Sports founder did not mince words.
Dave Portnoy Clears The Air About Angel Reese Hatred
It is no secret that Dave Portnoy is an avid Caitlin Clark supporter. Recently, Portnoy expressed his interest in doing a live stream with Williams and Hiedeman. Portnoy wanted to clear the air about his hatred of Reese. But as the fans got angry at the ‘StudBudz’ duo, Portnoy could not hide his astonishment. The sports analyst pointed out that he is quite a well-known figure in sports journalism. Thus, it was quite normal for Williams and Hiedeman to agree to stream with him.
Dave Portnoy also acknowledged how he did not like Angel Reese. The sports analyst clarified that different individuals naturally hold varying degrees of affinity toward players. And in his case, the Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark scenario was just part of his passion for the game.
“People are big mad at Studbudz just cause we talked. W fans are freaking nuts. I got one of biggest megaphones in the country. I love them. Love the league. Yeah I don’t like Angel and I love Caitlin. It’s called sports,” Dave Portnoy wrote.
People are big mad at Studbudz just cause we talked. W fans are freaking nuts. I got one of biggest megaphones in the country. I love them. I love the league. Yeah I don’t like Angel and I love Caitlin. It’s called sports. pic.twitter.com/8BQd2tmVkW
— Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) July 24, 2025
Portnoy also tweeted a clip of Williams and Hiedeman. The duo could be seen going off at people for criticizing them as they agreed to speak to the Barstool president. They also clarified that the only way to know a person was to have clear communication, and that was precisely what they planned to do. Meanwhile, taking a stand for the WNBA athletes, Portnoy recently called out the critics.
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Dave Portnoy Hits Back At Critics Opposing Equal Pay
The WNBA realm is undergoing quite a crisis at the moment. As the league is reportedly facing a financial crunch, WNBA athletes are rooting for equal pay. The protest was evident when the athletes wore custom warm-up jerseys during the All-Star game. Now, supporting the players, Dave Portnoy took a shot at the ones who opposed Caitlin Clark and co.’s demands for a raise.
“I don’t know how anybody in the world with a brain, and maybe my brain is just bigger than most, can rationally say women don’t deserve more money at this point,” said Portnoy. (via X/@stoolpresidente)
Thus, with things looking interesting, fans cannot wait to see the next episode unfold.
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