Caitlin Clark can own headlines and highlight reels, but not everyone in the WNBA is wowed. The same is apparently generating some serious backlash. The WNBA announced its All-Star voting outcomes this week, and while Clark unsurprisingly led all players in fan votes and came in third in media voting at the guard position, she finished a surprisingly ninth among players.
Right on despite her impressive resume and huge popularity, her teammates are not exactly her biggest fans. Her being an All‑Star captain after already receiving more than 1.29 million fan votes—most ever in league history—is noteworthy. In response to her player voting returns, an erstwhile columnist has apparently made his sentiments heard.
Jason Whitlock Reacts To Caitlin Clark Ranking Ninth In Player Voting
Jason Whitlock, a former columnist, was clearly unimpressed by the news. Responding to the same, he did not hold anything back on social media. Posting on X (formerly Twitter), he said: “Yeah, they hate Cait.”
It’s fair to say Whitlock is miffed that Clark’s colleagues are allowing bias, envy, or exasperation to cloud their minds, considering how much publicity Clark has been bringing to the league.
Additionally, he may be right. In only nine games, Clark is posting 18.2 points, 8.9 assists, and 5.0 rebounds while still dealing with injuries such as a groin pull. She’s been a standout by the stats and has been a huge catalyst for improving viewership and attendance throughout the WNBA.
Why Caitlin Clark Got Cold Shoulders From Her Peers?
Online fans have surmised that Caitlin Clark’s sudden ascent and the constant media attention that has followed might be getting under the skin of some WNBA players. Most of them have worked for years to grow the league without taking a fraction of the publicity, endorsement opportunities, or national hype that Clark receives.
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Others feel that this disparity in player votes is evidence of this tension. There is a balance of protectiveness for the culture of the league and frustration with how fast the face of the league has become Clark. Others say it’s just part of being a generational talent.
When an individual alters the scenery as rapidly as Clark has, pushback is inevitable. Nevertheless, she’s persistent and unbothered. Even if ranked ninth by her peers in All-Star voting, she’ll take the court for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game on July 19, held at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the home of the Indiana Fever. With support from her home fans, Clark is ready to put on a performance for the record books, no matter who questioned her.
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