Caitlin Clark has been the victim of some hard fouls, off injuries, and trash talk since her WNBA debut, but the league's commissioner says players aren't out to get her.
The conversation regarding Caitlin Clark and whether her peers are jealous is ongoing. As the NCAA's all-time leading scorer has drawn historic viewership and attendance, the rookie phenom has been the victim of some hard fouls and injuries, including a ruptured eardrum. On top of that, there have been several slights, both out loud and on social media, directed towards her since her WNBA debut.
Those discussions include whether race plays a role in her popularity, and other players celebrating her struggles. So, WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert was asked by 'The TODAY Show' whether she felt Clark was being targeted by other players. She seemed to push back on that claim, saying it only seems that way because there is a 'spotlight' on Clark.
The fans we’ve had for a long time know how we have the best, biggest, most physical, best players in the world,' Engelbert said. 'What people don’t realize in college, there’s over 200 NCAA Division I women’s college programs. There’s 12 WNBA teams; so you take the talent, and it’s centralized with the best, the biggest, most physical, and, really, the best players in the world. So, I think there’s always an adjustment for all rookies.
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