The coach and star player of the reigning WNBA champions have rubbished claims that veterans in the league are jealous of the attention top draft pick Caitlin Clark is getting.
Las Vegas Aces coach and former All Star Becky Hammon said “our league loves her”, and two-time MVP A’ja Wilson called for patience to let Clark reach her potential.
What’s next? Clark’s Fever take on the Aces on Sunday (AEST).
Two legends of the WNBA have rubbished rumours of jealousy or pettiness within the league towards Caitlin Clark after her high-profile arrival as the number one draft pick.
Clark has copped some physical treatment on the court as her Indiana Fever struggled to an 0-5 start to the season.
Despite no-one saying as much, rumours emerged that some veteran WNBA players may not have appreciated the outsized spotlight on Clark, whose arrival after a record-breaking college career saw the league receive unprecedented viewership and funds.
“I expect men to be petty, because we’re the most insecure group in the world, [but] y’all should be thanking that girl for getting y’all ass private charters.
“All the money and visibility she’s bringing to the WNBA; don’t be petty like dudes. What she’s accomplished, give her her flowers.”
But WNBA great and current championship-winning coach of the Las Vegas Aces Becky Hammon said there was no animosity towards the young star.
“We love Caitlin Clark. I think she’s amazing. I watch every time I possibly can. And our league loves her,” Hammon said.
“This narrative of everybody hating on Caitlin Clark, and even the black and white thing, knock it off.
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The Fever eventually got their first win of the season against the Los Angeles Sparks on Saturday (AEST), with Clark almost getting a triple-double, with 11 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists.
She also had four steals and nailed a trademark deep three to seal the 78-73.
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