Becky Hammon addressed rumors of resentment toward WNBA rookie Caitlin Clark and the attention she has been receiving. She expressed admiration for Clark and dismissed the idea that there is hate towards her, emphasizing that Clark is young and still developing as a player. Clark herself stated that she does not pay attention to social media and is focused on competing and playing basketball.
The comments from Hammon came after Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese seemingly took a shot at Clark with a post on X after a win over the Liberty. Reese emphasized that the growth of the women’s game is not due to just one player but is a result of the collective effort of many talented players. Clark suggested that the negative attention on her might actually benefit the league by drawing more attention to all teams.
The idea that there is hate towards Clark was challenged by Liberty star Jonquel Jones, who questioned who the women were that were allegedly hating on Clark. Jones stated that she did not see any hate directed towards Clark and emphasized that she does not pay much attention to comments online. Despite the online narrative, the Indiana Fever, Clark’s team, have had a rough start to the season with a 0-5 record, and Clark is focused on helping her team secure their first win.
Clark’s focus remains on helping her team win games and she is not concerned about any negativity surrounding her. She highlighted the importance of the entire team in achieving success in the league and sees the attention on her as a potential opportunity to bring more visibility to women’s basketball. The comments from WNBA stars and coaches like Becky Hammon serve to dispel any notions of animosity toward Clark and emphasize the positive impact she can have on the league and the game as a whole. Despite the challenges, Clark remains dedicated to her team and the game of basketball.
