4 hours ago, Jumper_Dad said:

Just like there were a few players early on that tried to dismiss Tiger Woods ability, most of the tour either supported him or kept quiet. Their reward came over the next 3 to 5 years as weekly tournament purses grew in some cases five times what they were pre-Tiger due to more TV revenue and sponsorship brought on by Tiger.

Heck if I was in the WNBA I'd hope that she go for 30 every night just the create a buzz and excitement for the game. 

I understand playing her tough not wanting her to beat you, but the extra curricular activities away from the ball just don't make $en$e for group of players constantly complaining about lack of pay.

I don't think it's as driven by race or sexuality as most do...it's just pure jealousy on the part of the women in the league.

 

I would absolutely be physical with Clark, just like I would with other players.  If it goes beyond physicality, it's Clark's teammates that should be behind her 100%.

There does seem to be a lot of envy at play.  That's pretty stupid because no one cared about the WNBA until now.

10 hours ago, Randy Parker said:

I would absolutely be physical with Clark, just like I would with other players.  If it goes beyond physicality, it's Clark's teammates that should be behind her 100%.

There does seem to be a lot of envy at play.  That's pretty stupid because no one cared about the WNBA until now.

The players in the WNBA are ungrateful, envious and immature. Plays into my opinion that women don't support other women, in general. 

I'm all for physicality, and a little rookie hazing, but that's not what CC is experiencing. Cheap shots, lack of calls and lack of team mate support is what's going on. There have literally NEVER been more eyes on the league.

The one that really bothers me? Her sorry team mates. If you did my team mate like players have done CC just ONE time, I'm head hunting. I wish you would cheap shot one of my team mates...

10 hours ago, Randy Parker said:

I would absolutely be physical with Clark, just like I would with other players.  If it goes beyond physicality, it's Clark's teammates that should be behind her 100%.

There does seem to be a lot of envy at play.  That's pretty stupid because no one cared about the WNBA until now.

At least you’d play with your arms up.  

35 minutes ago, mcpapa said:

At least you’d play with your arms up.  

mcpapa will be here all week. Try the veal, tip the hat check girl ...

46 minutes ago, TheDeuce said:

The players in the WNBA are ungrateful, envious and immature. Plays into my opinion that women don't support other women, in general. 

I'm all for physicality, and a little rookie hazing, but that's not what CC is experiencing. Cheap shots, lack of calls and lack of team mate support is what's going on. There have literally NEVER been more eyes on the league.

The one that really bothers me? Her sorry team mates. If you did my team mate like players have done CC just ONE time, I'm head hunting. I wish you would cheap shot one of my team mates...

It makes you wonder about the lack of respect and general resentment her teammates may have for Clark. If they do, her opponents can sniff it out immediately. This cheap shot did occur at the end of a tight game the Fever were holding on to victory with, so maybe next time they play a forearm to the kidneys will come about. It is trending towards Clark needing to stand up for herself to gain some respect, but that can also backfire.

42 minutes ago, bugatti said:

It is trending towards Clark needing to stand up for herself to gain some respect, but that can also backfire.

100%. She's going to have to stand up for herself, regardless of the optics. 

Now, she can also help herself by stopping the flopping and whining to the officials. 

2 hours ago, TheDeuce said:

100%. She's going to have to stand up for herself, regardless of the optics. 

Now, she can also help herself by stopping the flopping and whining to the officials. 

Correct on all counts. 

Well now Angel Reese unintentionally exposed what the C.C. foul was all about….pure and unadulterated jealously and thuggery.  In a postgame interview she stated this action came about because of where her and Carter come from and their experiences…..this game’s popularity is much more than just one player….it all began 2 years ago at national championship game….and it’s important that you don’t forget I’ve been largely part of this (all my paraphrase from memory).

"The reason why we're watching women's basketball is not just because of 1 person. It's because of me, too. I want y'all to realize that," said Reese, via GN Sports TV on X. 

8 minutes ago, bugatti said:

"The reason why we're watching women's basketball is not just because of 1 person. It's because of me, too. I want y'all to realize that," said Reese, via GN Sports TV on X. 

She sucks. 

1 hour ago, TheDeuce said:

She sucks. 

I'm getting to that point. I was a fan of Reese, but the jealousy is much deeper for her and other players.

16 minutes ago, bugatti said:

I'm getting to that point. I was a fan of Reese, but the jealousy is much deeper for her and other players.

Same. I've defended her on numerous occasions but this is childish. 

ESPN captured a not so complimentary snapshot of Reese during her interview.  I don't think she likes Clark very much.  ?

Reese needs to be careful as to who she follows and sides with. I believe I read earlier that this is Chennedy Carters 4th team, 3rd with the WNBA. She has been released or terminated by 2 WNBA teams previously due to her behavior, fighting teammates etc. 

21 minutes ago, sportsfan41 said:

Reese needs to be careful as to who she follows and sides with. I believe I read earlier that this is Chennedy Carters 4th team, 3rd with the WNBA. She has been released or terminated by 2 WNBA teams previously due to her behavior, fighting teammates etc. 

I assume this is correct, it has been making the rounds.