Hey everyone, buckle up because we’re about to get into some hot WNBA drama! Cheryl Swoops has made some controversial comments about Caitlin Clark, and things are getting heated. But before we get into it, don’t forget to like and subscribe – trust me, you don’t want to miss this drama!
The Atlanta Dream recently set a record for the largest crowd in Georgia history to watch a WNBA game. Notably, much of this interest comes from the “Caitlin Clark effect” – where she consistently drives audiences crazy. However, not everyone is excited about Caitlin’s success, especially Cheryl Swoops.
Swoops isn’t shy about questioning Caitlin’s accomplishments, even making statements that many people think she’s jealous or giving out inaccurate information. In a controversial statement, Swoops argued that if a record is to be broken, it must be in the same amount of time as the previous person.
She emphasized that because Caitlin had an extra year of school due to COVID-19, breaking Kelsey Plum’s record was not really valid. However, the fact is that Caitlin only played four years, the same as Plum, and even broke the record in fewer games.
Not stopping there, Swoops also claimed that Caitlin Clark took 40 shots per game – a completely inaccurate number when actual statistics show that she only averaged about 19 shots per game.
Not to mention, Swoops also confused Caitlin’s age, claiming that she was 25, when in reality she was only 22. This has many people wondering: Did Swoops actually check the data or was she just making baseless statements?
Things got even hotter when legend Nancy Lieberman spoke up. Nancy called Swoops to advise her to double-check her information before speaking, but instead of listening, Swoops was upset and the relationship between the two was almost broken from then on.
Swoops then continued to react strongly on social media, attacking not only Nancy Lieberman but also Stephen A. Smith when he criticized her for not mentioning Caitlin Clark on her podcast. Swoops even posted a tweet implying that a Caitlin fan had called her to threaten her, and she publicly released the person’s phone number before quickly deleting the post.
Meanwhile, Nancy Lieberman continued to publicly support Caitlin Clark, praising her not only for her talent but also for her positive impact on the WNBA.
Nancy believes Caitlin is changing the face of the league, just like Michael Jordan or Tiger Woods did for their sport. She also stressed that Caitlin’s decision not to be selected for the 2024 U.S. Olympic team was a regrettable one, as her presence could have been a huge boon to the WNBA.
The drama actually reflects a deeper issue in sports: how personal biases and emotions can sometimes cloud the recognition of true talent. Despite the controversy, there’s no denying that Caitlin Clark is changing the game, bringing unprecedented interest to the WNBA and helping the league thrive.
Whether Cheryl Swoops admits it or not, the support Caitlin has received from fans and basketball legends proves that she is truly an important player in women’s basketball.
