Legendary sports announcer Bob Costas blasted the racial bias among WNBA fans in light of incidents involving rookies Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.
During their teams’ first meeting in the WNBA season, Reese’s teammate Chennedy Carter body-checking Clark resulted in a ton of backlash.
While many complained about opponents targeting the rookie sensation, Costas called out the lack of outrage when Reese was on the receiving end of a worse foul on May 25. While going up for a rebound, Connecticut Sun player Alyssa Thomas grabbed the former LSU star by the neck – as a result, Reese slammed her back on the hardwood.
‘The reason why that doesn’t spark as much conversation isn’t just that Caitlin Clark is a bigger star than Alyssa Thomas,’ Costas said on CNN on Monday.
‘It’s because it’s a Black on Black incident, and you don’t have that dynamic that people can comment on, yes, but also exaggerate and make the entire story sometimes.’
Bob Costas slammed the racial bias in the WNBA while delivering a bold take on CNN
Costas cited the outrage after Caitlin Clark was body checked by Chicago’s Chennedy Carter
Cari Champion – who was also in the segment – praised Costas for acknowledging the problem and added emphasis to his argument.
‘No one cared about the WNBA when women of a certain color were beating up and bruising each other because it’s been happening since the league’s inception,’ Champion stated.
‘We have the star, this person that people love. They wanna protect her, so now the new fans, new analysts, and new people have so much to say.’
‘I’ve seen it in every sport,’ Costas responded. ‘A newcomer is tested and to some extent resented.’
Bob Costas had a strong take why Alyssa Thomas' flagrant foul on Angel Reese last week received less coverage than Chennedy Carter's on Caitlin Clark this weekend. "It's because it's a Black-on-Black incident." pic.twitter.com/zOQN9zheMD
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) June 4, 2024
Angel Reese took a hard fall after getting fouled by Connecticut’s Alyssa Thomas in May
Costas cited how fans did not have the same outrage for Reese as they did for Clark
Look how hyped Angel Reese is on the bench after Caitlin Clark takes a cheap shot 😭 pic.twitter.com/GyeG1Q6OhZ
— Emo Jimmy (@WheelerJaylen) June 1, 2024
Carter’s foul on Clark gained another layer when a clip showed Reese getting up and cheering for her teammate after the body check.
Clark and Reese shared a heated rivalry in the NCAA while playing for Iowa and LSU, respectively. The pair went 1-1 in postseason meetings, with Reese getting the upper hand in the championship game in 2023. On the other hand, Clark routed LSU with a 41-point performance in the Elite 8 in April before losing to South Carolina in the title game.
Nevertheless, Clark’s scoring prowess launched her to stardom and eventually to being the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft. Upon her entry, Clark brought the WNBA’s viewership and fanbase to new heights.
Despite her immediate impact, not all were pleased as some cried ‘favoritism’ from the league towards their new star.
Monday's Pat McAfee Show opened with a Caitlin Clark PowerPoint:
"I would like the media people that continue to say, 'This rookie class, this rookie class, this rookie class'. Nah, just call it for what it is — there's one white bitch for the Indiana team who is a superstar." pic.twitter.com/psGNQXts5O
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) June 3, 2024
Reese was seen clapping for Carter after she fouled Clark in their first WNBA showdown
Clark and Reese shared a heated rivalry in college while playing for Iowa and LSU, respectively
Monday's Pat McAfee Show opened with a Caitlin Clark PowerPoint:
"I would like the media people that continue to say, 'This rookie class, this rookie class, this rookie class'. Nah, just call it for what it is — there's one white bitch for the Indiana team who is a superstar." pic.twitter.com/psGNQXts5O
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) June 3, 2024
Amid the discussions and debates around Clark and the league, ESPN’s Pat McAfee chimed in with his take.
‘Just call it for what it is, there’s one white b**** who is a superstar,’ McAfee urged media members.
After pointing out all the positives and achievements Clark achieved over her college career, McAfee shut down the racial narrative surrounding Clark’s popularity.
‘We have to hear people say we only like her because she’s white. That’s a bunch of bulls***,’ he added. ‘We think the WNBA, more specifically the refs, need to stop screwing her over every single turn. What you have is something special, and we’re lucky she’s here.’
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