WNBA Promo Sparks Backlash After Omitting Caitlin Clark for 1.0-PPG Raven Johnson
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Updated · Fox News · May 18
WNBA Promo Sparks Backlash After Omitting Caitlin Clark for 1.0-PPG Raven Johnson
1 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 18
A WNBA social-media graphic for Sunday’s NBC/Peacock doubleheader drew criticism after it used Raven Johnson to represent Indiana instead of Caitlin Clark.
Johnson is averaging 1.0 point per game, while Clark followed the post by putting up 21 points, 10 assists and 7 rebounds in Indiana’s 89-78 win over Seattle.
Critics including Dave Portnoy and Dan Dakich said the league is sidelining its biggest draw, arguing the omission fits a broader pattern of downplaying Clark in marketing.
The dispute has widened into a race and identity-politics debate around Clark’s popularity, adding to recent controversy after her appearance with Morgan Wallen.
Why is the WNBA accused of actively hiding its most popular player in the world?
Is the WNBA sacrificing massive growth to manage internal politics around its biggest star?