Cari Champion Says She Doesn't Like Caitlin Clark, Citing 1 Pattern of Entitlement
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Updated · Fox News · May 28
Cari Champion Says She Doesn't Like Caitlin Clark, Citing 1 Pattern of Entitlement
2 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 28
Champion said on a podcast with Jemele Hill that she dislikes Clark’s on-court behavior, saying repeated glimpses of the Fever guard made her conclude, “I don’t like you.”
Her criticism centered on what she called Clark’s “blatant favoritism,” “special treatment” and “entitlement,” including the way Clark talks to coaches and handles controversy around a late scratch from a home game last week.
Champion said that if Clark wants to be viewed as a villain or tough player, she should expect the same level of criticism others receive.
The remarks add to a broader debate over how the WNBA, media and fans treat Clark, one of the league’s biggest draws and most polarizing stars.
Is the criticism against Caitlin Clark rooted in jealousy, or is it a valid critique of superstar entitlement in the WNBA?
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