No. However, race, language, and customs observed in unfamiliar circumstances do set off “alarms”…which is part of man’s “fight or flight” warning system…
Caitlin Clark goes woke
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lol…of course, you are the king of assumptions. It is NOT what she said
I have no “dog in this hunt”, but I would think rather than “white” privilege, Clark should have more appropriately said she had “middle to upper class” privilege? By that I mean her family had the financial resources to send her to hoops camps, etc at an early age to hone her skills. My wife and I were able to send our daughters to various sports-related camps, buy all the necessary equipment/shoes, etc. Whereas, unfortunately some of her friend’s families didn’t have the financial wherewithal to do the same. My take may be off-base, but that’s my 2 cents.
#22 ain’t the best in the WNBA but there is no doubt that she is the straw that stirs the drink for women’s basketball this past 12 months.
She may not be the “best” women’s player in the League but she is the Reggie Jackson of today! She’s a huge star in the game.
(Reggie used to say he may not have been greatest Yankee of those Yankee /Billy ball days if the 70’s..but he was “the straw that stirred the drink” in those days of Yankee greatness.)
I beg to differ that from an overall skill set, i.e. shooting, passing, grit, etc., Clark is the best player in the WNBA. Sure, there are others that are the best “rebounder” or best “defender”, but Clark is the best overall player.
I thought all snowflakes are unique/different from any other snowflake. 🤔
You two need to get a room. 😜
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I'm not speculating I'm just reacting to the answer she gave.
The only people speculating here are the ones who think she was forced to give a politically correct answer to appease the "woke mob".
I didn’t do that. Honestly I may have missed it, but I’m not sure I saw anyone say she was forced to and I was shown the “definition” of woke earlier…
It almost categorically only fits a democrat in the definition forced on me. Any & everything a hard left Dem says denies the “belief” they think republicans are woke…🥳
Just trying to help you out & incidentally you are still speculating about her underlying thoughts…
Just saying’…..
PS…. unless of course you’re suggesting they are “woke“ to the propaganda and deep rooted fallacy of hard left politics. If that’s the case, then they most definitely are woke.😂
I would say she wasn’t the best in the wnba last season. We will see what the future holds both near and distant.
If she’s the great white hope what does that make Breanna Stewart, ionescu, plum, brink, bueckers, etc? Caitlin being dominant isn’t as unusual as dejean killing it as a rookie cornerback.
But she is far more publicized! How much has de Jean moved the NFL attendance numbers? It’s TV numbers? #22 is a phenomena. And there is no explanations for why….she just is. Folks are jealous of her because??? She works hard… she is careful about her behavior and actions.. she understands she is a role model and acts the part? Because “corporate America” likes her image abd is willing to pay her BIG $$? #22 has caught lightning in a bottle. Thats the way life works. Life isn’t always fair. But what is “unfair” about this situation? Nothing.
I’m not disputing Caitlin is a bigger star and I agree with these sentiments. I just don’t think of her as a great white hope. I think of someone with great genetics, who has worked to make the most of them, who has a tremendous work ethic who tries to say and do the right things. Oh, and her brand of basketball is a joy to watch, and she takes the time and effort to sign autographs , give game shoes to kids in the stands, do community work, and be funny. She is corporate America’s dream, and a parent’s dream as a role model for their kids, and I don’t think it has much to do with race.
It doesn’t…. Except by those who do…. And these folks are numerous, obvious and on BOTH sides.
At some point we need to consider that these takes are deliberate to draw attention to the wnba. Controversy draws eyeballs and if the product onnthe floor hasn't done it create a soap opera. It keeps people's attention.
I belive Howard Stern once said more people that hate him tune into his show to be offended than those that love his content. I think South Park figured this out as well.
I belive Howard Stern once said more people that hate him tune into his show to be offended than those that love his content. I think South Park figured this out as well.
I honestly don’t think the people giving these takes are that sophisticated when it comes to Caitlin, or thinking big picture as to what is best for the W. Lots and lots and lots of people (pretty much all women) would rather cut off their noses to spite their faces.
Everytime she has spoken on this Caitlin has repeatedly said that she doesn't want people harassing teammates or other players on her behalf. So I how am I speculating? My opinion is backed by every statement she has made on this for the last 2+ years.
The only people speculating are the people (mostly Republicans) who think Caitlin is giving this answer to appease the "woke mob" while she feels differently deep down.
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Yes, I must’ve crossed my wires a little bit because you are dead on. She definitely doesn’t want players harassed and I think that’s where it starts and stops and it’s fair and deserving….
I’m not sure though I’ve seen anybody suggesting she has ulterior motives. I think they’re suggesting it’s a pretty basic simple human statement. And admittedly, some wished she hadn’t made it which also makes no sense to me.
PS….i *edited in. It dies make sense we you realize some people are trying to over-inflate her words to make it more than it likely was.
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You need to differentiate between her success ... and her success on the court. She is the owner of her success on the court. However, her popularity isn't JUST a product of her hard work. For instance, she has a definitely flair to her. Furthermore, she's goofy ... that makes her even more "real" and relatable. Her ethnicity definitely DOES contribute to her relatability to many people. Her hard work and quality of her play definitely "sets the stage" ... however, without the other factors, she wouldn't have received NEAR the attention she's garnered.
Even look to the NBA ... the talented players who are also all serious and aloof ... they don't get near the attention. That's why Curry DOES get the attention ... when the guy plays, you see the joy that he has for the game. Caitlin's joy for the game of basketball is similarly infectious.
To address your last point ... Caitlin cares very much about helping to continue to grow the women's game. Her move actually helps to that end a lot more than remaining quiet on the matter. Is it NOT rising above to acknowledge the talent of your peers?
David portnoy tells it like it is perfectly.
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Portnoy is one of the most obnoxious people on the planet, but that rant was 100% correct.
“The first time I saw her I was like WHO the F$CK is THIS???” encapsulates my impression of her too. Before her junior year I never watched a single women’s basketball game, Iowa or otherwise. Same goes for my wife. After that first game we saw it was appointment television thereafter.
Except, the metrics you use to evaluate that "overall skill set" do not support your statement.
2-9 shooting is now "excelling"?
Next, you're gonna tell me that Connor McCaffrey was the greatest shooting guard in Iowa history.... 🙄
“I don’t want to be there because I’m somebody that can bring attention,” says Clark. “I love that for the game of women’s basketball. But at the same time, I want to be there because they think I’m good enough. I don’t want to be some little person that is kind of dragged around for people to cheer about and only watch because I’m sitting on the bench. That whole narrative kind of upset me. Because that is not fair. It’s disrespectful to the people that were on the team, that had earned it and were really good. And it’s also disrespectful to myself. ”
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