@EugeneREQUIEM5@kenswift@TheAthleticWBB You know CC is a point guard yes?? You play bball? Point guards have more turnovers because they handle the ball so much more! Check the NBA stats as well.
A MESSAGE TO WNBA SPONSORS, INVESTORS & CORPORATE PARTNERS
I’m going to say something that needs to be said, and I’m saying it as a BLACK MAN who has supported women’s basketball and wants to see the WNBA succeed.
Sponsors and investors need to start paying attention to the narratives being pushed around this league.
Monica McNutt. Andraya Carter. Chiney Ogwumike.
There is a growing perception among fans that when the subject is Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham, or the Indiana Fever, the conversation repeatedly becomes about what THEY need to do differently, what THEY need to take accountability for, how THEY need to speak up, or how THEY are somehow responsible for the actions of other people.
But when the exact same standard should be applied to Black players, that energy often seems to disappear.
That is a problem.
And I’m not saying Black players should be treated more harshly. I’m saying they should be treated exactly the same.
If Caitlin Clark is expected to answer for her fans, then every player should be expected to answer for their own supporters.
If Sophie Cunningham deserves criticism for her actions, then so does every other player.
If Caitlin is expected to demonstrate “self-awareness,” then that expectation cannot suddenly disappear when the player involved is Black.
And if a player is ejected for a Flagrant 2 and then publicly posts about “WHITE PRIVILEGE,” that deserves to be discussed with the same seriousness that every controversial Caitlin Clark moment receives.
You cannot demand accountability from one group while constantly explaining, contextualizing and defending another.
That isn’t equality.
And sponsors should care about this.
Because your money is helping build this league. Your brands are attached to the broadcasts, the players, the analysts and the conversations surrounding the WNBA.
You have every right to expect the people representing this league to promote competition, fairness and unity — not repeatedly reinforce racial division or create the perception that certain players are held to a different standard because of their race.
I’m not asking sponsors to silence anyone.
I’m asking you to WATCH.
Watch the commentary.
Watch who gets criticized.
Watch who gets defended.
Watch who is told to take accountability.
Watch who gets their behavior explained away.
And most importantly, watch whether the standard remains the same when the jersey, the team and the player’s race changes.
Because fans are watching.
And fans are the reason sponsors have an audience to market to in the first place.
The WNBA has an incredible opportunity in front of it.
But you cannot build a bigger league by constantly dividing the people who are watching it.
Hold everyone accountable.
Protect nobody from legitimate criticism.
Attack nobody because of their race.
And stop pretending fans don’t notice the difference.
I’m a Black man saying this because I believe the standard should be fair for everybody.
If the WNBA wants my support, my viewership and my money, then I expect the same fairness from the people representing it. #FeverWin #fever #wnba #racist #espnw @stoolpresidente@espnW@stephenasmith@McNuttMonica@Andraya_Carter@chiney@FirstTake@budweiserusa@Nike@StateFarm
@TMZ@jimmykimmel yikes! I like you. But, this….Spencer lost his home, everything he owned. What did he do that is so bad? In this country, people can run for office. Even a former reality star. He just wants LA to be better. Why make fun of him? This is unkind. Do better.
@JohnMichaelsU As an IU fan this is so disappointing! Do better! Carson is someone’s son, someone’s grandson, brother etc…treat others how you wish to be treated🩷 Not that hard!
@LowkeyCozy@Kyle_Zorn@PatMcAfeeShow That’s what you take away from this? People outside of IN have very little knowledge of how MUCH @PatMcAfeeShow does for our community. Thank you Pat for simply being kind.
@onthetreeofwoe@xan_desanctis This made me giggle. Grew it in SB long time ND fan. And IU TOO! You love 2 programs! I’m sorry you’ve had bad experiences. I always go out of my way to welcome opposing fans or strike up a chat. I hope it goes better next time! ☘️☘️
@AviatorNation I placed an order on 1/19….it now cannot be located. I would rate customer service 1⭐️if it weren’t for George it would be a zero. It won’t arrive in time and I want to cancel. Funny thing is I placed another order on 1/20 and those items arrive tomorrow.
@BigE_1984@Bobby2Bags I’m sorry you had this experience! I went out of my way to meet AL fans. We had GREAT interactions! And I’m also a ND fan as I grew up w season tickets. So ya know AL isn’t my fave! But, I’m glad I made the effort! 🤍♥️