Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Dez Bryant (Photos via Getty Images)
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve seen the constant discourse surrounding Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark. Now, Dez Bryant has something to say about it.
Indiana Fever star rookie Caitlin Clark has been the primary source of discourse, especially after she wasn’t chosen to take her talents to Paris for the 2024 Olympics next month.
Clark has also been the center of controversy regarding how other players treat her, most notably when she took a hard foul from Chennedy Carter of the Chicago Sky. Angel Reese, who was on the bench at the time, caught backlash for standing up and clapping after it happened.
The conversation quickly led to debates about race and sexuality in the WNBA.
When asked Thursday how she felt about being “weaponized” in these types of conversations, Clark was candid about some who have used perceived slights against the WNBA superstar to push racist and misogynistic tropes.
I’m glad she feel this way…
I feel sorry for Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese
Like I said before…
I blame it on the media
She didn’t ask for all the non sense
Imagine being in this situation
imagine how hard it is to express your real self in this type of situation…… pic.twitter.com/0GvBnqbXOP
— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) June 14, 2024
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Caitlin Clark Says She Doesn’t See People Using Her Name in Race Debates
Caitlin Clark (Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images)
Indiana Fever star rookie Caitlin Clark pushed back against online commenters who have used her name in discussions.
However, she was also asked if it bothers her that people use her name to push their online agendas, and she made it clear that she doesn’t see it as she wants to focus on basketball.
“No,” she responded. “I don’t see it. That’s not where my focus is. Again, my focus is here and on basketball; and that’s where it needs to be. That’s where it has been, and I’m just trying to get better on a daily basis, per ESPN.”
