0:00 - Intro
0:27 - How Skylar Diggins/Caitlin Hate Is Similar
1:23 - WNBA Players Hating On Caitlin Clark?
2:24 - Weird Broadcast Comments
3:12 - Why The WNBA Doesn't Grow
3:55 - Breanna Stewart Hating
5:00 - NBA Players Tap In Early
5:32 - Caitlin Clark Comments
7:32 - Final Thoughts
Taurasi’s comment not only felt weird for the moment but also misguided. We recently saw Emmanuel Acho face criticism for suggesting Reese’s personality invited negativity, even though the media, not her peers, labeled her the villain. Taurasi’s “wave bye-bye to your career” remark only seems to amplify that narrative.
Reese is a rising star soon to join the WNBA, which would only seem to benefit from the increased viewership that the women’s college game has seen in 2024. Perhaps Taurasi intended her remark to be a playful jab, mirroring Reese’s actions towards opponents, but is that really in her job description?
While personal preference towards Reese exists, taking a not-so-subtle shot at her after her emotional response to abuse undermines efforts to promote a supportive environment in women’s basketball.
