WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert addresses the debate surrounding Caitlin Clark being targeted by opposing players. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver emphasizes letting Clark evolve as a player and not putting excessive pressure on her. Clark's absence from the Team USA roster is noted, with Silver expressing disappointment but understanding the decision. The media attention and discourse around Clark in the WNBA have been intense, with various opinions and controversies emerging.
Caitlin Clark can't escape from the woke media's traps @kellyinvegas @TheGunzShow https://t.co/xivTcvQBcb
Typically the athlete/coach/executive involved in these “controversies” fed into somehow with something they said or did. Caitlin Clark has done nothing. This is 100% media narrative driven b.s.that she shouldn’t have to deal with. https://t.co/dO9W65AOJB
Caitlin Clark HAS to stand for something... like it or not, she is the face of a league known for advocacy, says ex-WNBA star https://t.co/QuvZuO2zVA https://t.co/qtnc6aVhgC
USA Basketball silent on coach's social media posts singling out Caitlin Clark amid Olympics snub: report https://t.co/7C5W5nWO2b
The WNBA could quadruple its annual rights payout from TV partners, sources tell FOS. Under new long-term agreements being negotiated, the WNBA could boost its annual payout from $60 million to the $240 million range. @MMcCarthyREV’s column with more ⬇️
Adam Silver on Caitlin Clark at the Olympics: 'It would've been nice to see her on the floor.' https://t.co/YFjU6HGcu8 via @usatodaysports
As a basketball fan, Adam Silver would have loved to have seen Caitlin Clark on the U.S. Olympic women’s team for this summer’s Paris Games. As NBA Commissioner, he understands why it didn’t happen. https://t.co/L5EdzyKoj6
All 12 WNBA franchises have played at least a quarter of the schedule. How have the rookies performed this week? @benpickman on Angel Reese’s strong start and Caitlin Clark's slide ⤵️ https://t.co/syTSoj0r6d
COLUMN: @MoloriMedia weighs in on the commentary surrounding Caitlin Clark, @stephenasmith and ESPN. https://t.co/xKhvwrRbOZ
The phrase "welcome to the WNBA" has been hurled at Caitlin Clark as both a genuine introduction to the league, and as a warning that she isn't ready for the big leagues. Here's her wild first month. https://t.co/4SXoWSziSe
My thoughts race losers @JimTrotter_NFL & @RomeovilleKid pressuring Caitlin Clark to acknowledge white privilege: "The toxicity around Clark emanates solely from black women and black media figures taking issue with a white girl ascending atop a historically black sport." Link:… https://t.co/Txpv0IBEkA
All Caitlin Clark wants to do is play basketball. She didn’t ask to be ground zero of the culture wars. https://t.co/V7CncWb9KP
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver talks Caitlin Clark and her absence from the Team USA roster: “It would have been nice to see her on the floor.” More here, at @TheAthletic (credit to @JeffZillgitt for asking the question) https://t.co/fWrKYq1O2q
Adam Silver on Caitlin Clark at the Olympics: 'It would've been nice to see her on the floor.' https://t.co/hQwuzHhXEa
Adam Silver would have liked seeing Caitlin Clark on the US Olympic team, understands decision. That, and a lot of other notes from the NBA Finals where the Celtics are on the brink of title 18. (from @AP) https://t.co/hNmKWOsLoj
“They all did their jobs the way they were instructed to… [Caitlin Clark] was already Rookie of the Month in the WNBA… I’m sure there’ll be lots of opportunities for her to represent our country.” Adam Silver on Clark not being selected to Team USA 🗣️ (via @JoeyMistretta_) https://t.co/IlQemrXIU7
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said fans of WNBA player Caitlin Clark should not be so quick to place such high hopes on the young player. https://t.co/GSYBa7OK8i
Caitlin Clark should be able to focus just on basketball. But here's the thing: So should the other rookies. So should other players in the WNBA. The overall discourse has devolved and become so toxic, it's unavoidable. To be immune to it is a privilege. Yes, Clark is a 22 year…
Despite anti-white racism, Commissioner rides WNBA surge with Caitlin Clark #CaitlinClark https://t.co/xAh2zX2w22
WNBA commish embracing wave of popularity with rise of Caitlin Clark https://t.co/zHiYcxg8J6
NBA commissioner Adam Silver pleads for Caitlin Clark to be left alone amid WNBA and Olympic rows: 'Take the pressure off' https://t.co/LuOwGY4ngz https://t.co/XNDxzM9yfs
The No. 1 pick in the 2024 WNBA draft has had an up-and-down start to her professional career, in no small part because of a brutally tough opening schedule. Here's Clark's stats versus previous No. 1 picks in the early part of their #WNBA career. 🔗: https://t.co/cMglcJZHMf https://t.co/Es4lahHA4E
Adam Silver on Caitlin Clark: ‘You can’t anoint stars in this league’ https://t.co/YJlr4Bzm2h
Adam Silver urges everyone to give Caitlin Clark space amid anti-white racism #CaitlinClark https://t.co/RAOqFW5c4F
Adam Silver wants everyone to leave Caitlin Clark alone: ‘Let her evolve’ https://t.co/705kcDuhFl https://t.co/72DHmfZXGK
GIRL POWER: WNBA Brass Finds Out They’re Losing $50 Million this Year and Caitlin Clark Accounts for 1/3 of Their Attendance Numbers – On Same Week They Tell Caitlin Clark Fans to KISS OFF READ: https://t.co/g0Jkv1YTCz https://t.co/f3yihwqLLY
Adam Silver gave his thoughts on Caitlin Clark's start in the W. https://t.co/nriV3cJhd3
USA Basketball won't address tweets from Olympic head coach Cheryl Reeve that referenced and singled out 22-year-old Caitlin Clark. My @usatodaysports story: https://t.co/DZBMnMQFVU
NBA commissioner Adam Silver shared a very smart common sense take on Caitlin Clark and the hype surrounding her. He thinks the attention on her is great to see, but it ultimately boils down to how well she plays. WATCH: https://t.co/Cd64JCPQJf https://t.co/2L4Tdqcf0y
WNBA loves extra attention league gets with Caitlin Clark: ‘Apathy is the death of a brand’ https://t.co/9rwB7cbEQL https://t.co/kXKIkOvOPK
@FOS The #WNBA and its teams will lose about $50 million this year. Women's basketball and the league are booming, but the WNBA will need more than one big season to fix its balance sheet. @mgfleming12's story ⬇️ https://t.co/2G1KOEmTHl
"I think Caitlin (Clark), though, she's ultimately got to be prove it on the floor. And you can't anoint stars in this league... I believe she's going to deliver... Let her evolve as a player. I want to take off the pressure off her, not put more pressure on her." - Adam Silver https://t.co/k7tgKDzTv4
In #PostLetters: How tough should Caitlin Clark have to be to thrive in the WNBA? https://t.co/o41EXnpwpp
Malika Andrews asks Adam Silver, "How do you balance the power of a singular star (Caitlin Clark) vs. the health and growth of an entire league, as the WNBA is trying to do now?" 🏀 https://t.co/am5fzkNdat
WNBA commissioner delivers message about Caitlin Clark targeting debate https://t.co/FBFk5oNaP5
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert explained that Caitlin Clark isn't being targeted by other players https://t.co/OxaivNPl80 https://t.co/tx2GYbVgKs
Woke ESPN really can't stand Caitlin Clark @dandakich https://t.co/GTxXoYx5zt
WNBA commissioner addresses talk that Caitlin Clark has been targeted by opposing players https://t.co/bFmHLVpH3q