OutKick founder Clay Travis was surprised when Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White remained tight-lipped about Congress’s letter to the WNBA about Caitlin Clark. The letter demanded that the league take meaningful action against players committing flagrant fouls against the Fever superstar. It claimed that the “unnecessary physical hostility and violence” could be racially motivated.
The Fever issued a statement, saying neither the organization nor Clark had any contact with the congressional group. Still, OutKick reporter Dan Zaksheke asked White about the letter on Thursday before the Fever’s clash against the Phoenix Mercury. The Fever coach refused to comment, pointing to Indiana’s statement instead.
“Our team made a statement yesterday, so you can find that statement,” she said.
White reiterated the Fever’s lack of affiliation with Congress and said they can’t control what the group decides to do.
Clay Travis was unhappy with White’s stance.
“This is pretty wild — members of Congress alleged in a letter to the WNBA that Caitlin Clark is being attacked because of her race,” Travis wrote on x. “Clark’s head coach was asked about the letter and basically said she had no comment. I can’t believe all of this is real.”
In follow-up tweets, Travis questioned the optics of “racism” in the US.
Clay Travis said he could raise $500 million in two days to help Caitlin Clark start a league
The WNBA condemned the online vitriol against Alyssa Thomas and said it would help bolster her security after she received death threats over her incident with Caitlin Clark.
Clay Travis felt it was a shot at Clark as the league did not address the Flagrant fouls and prior off-court incidents the Fever superstar has endured. Travis proposed that Clark leave the league if it won’t “protect” her, claiming he could help her start a new competition by raising $500 million in two days.
“Caitlin Clark needs to leave the WNBA and start her own league,” he said. “I’m not kidding. I bet I could raise $500 million for her new league in two days. She could take 20% of the league and bank a hundred million in equity, more than she will make in a career in the WNBA.”
“The WNBA has made it clear it doesn’t want her and worse than that it won’t protect her either,” he added. “I’m sure there are many women who hate the culture of this league & would love to play elsewhere for more money & bigger crowds. No brainer decision for her. Great business opportunity.”
It’s a proposal many people who claim to be Clark’s fans have made during her three-year WNBA career, as they feel the physicality she faces from rivals is uncommon. Meanwhile, others argue it’s within the rules of the game and not as egregious as fans portray.
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- “This Nonstop Damsel in Distress Narrative Is Embarrassing”: Jemele Hill Fires Back After Fan Labels Her the ‘Ringleader’ Against Caitlin Clark
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