Whoopi Goldberg sternly defended Caitlin Clark from a critic on this morning’s episode of The View, backing the WNBA player’s skills after a sports writer questioned if her race and sexuality are part of what’s made her so popular.
During this morning’s first Hot Topic, the co-hosts debated Jemele Hill’s remarks to the Los Angeles Times after the former ESPN host said Clark had the same “relatability” as Steph Curry, but added, “We would all be very naive if we didn’t say race and her sexuality played a role in her popularity.”
Goldberg was quick to take issue with Hill’s words, rattling off some impressive stats about Clark — including her title as the NCAA’s all-time leading scorer for both men and women — before saying, “When people say stuff like [Hill’s comment], that’s like people saying, ‘Oh, you only got into this Ivy League college because you’re Black,’ or you only got this because of this.
“This girl earned this! I’m sorry, there are great players, but nobody else has done this. So I’m not mad that they gave her a basketball,” she continued, referring to Clark’s limited-edition Wilson basketball.
(Editor’s Note: The View is on hiatus today; contrary to what you may have heard, The View was not canceled today. This article was originally published on May 22, 2024 when this episode first aired. The View will return with new episodes next week.)
Goldberg then offered a suggestion to the company, saying, “One of the things they might want to do … to honor the women who play in the WNBA, maybe they should do a series of balls.”
Shen then offered one caveat: “Please, do not make them pink. OK? They don’t need to be pink. Just make them regular basketballs, ’cause there are some extraordinary players and she is part of the reason that people are now paying attention to the WNBA.”
Photo: ABC
She then mentioned that The View had been “trying to bring attention to the WNBA for years” and had been “begging people to pay attention.”
What do you think? Post a comment.
“These women are oftentimes equally, if not better sometimes, than the folks you’re watching. To have [Clark] reduced that way bothered me a lot,” Goldberg continued, before waving around a notecard with Clark’s stats and saying, “this is her record — unless you can show me who else has a better record than this, this is why she’s getting the attention she’s getting. ‘Cause she’s a damn good player.
“And it doesn’t matter whether she’s straight or gay. Ain’t nobody crying when she’s making those balls!” she concluded.
News
Thousands Stunned by Trump’s Strong 3-Word Warning to Police Association President Live at Arizona Rally
Trump’s three-word warning to police association president as he hogged the microphone at explosive Arizona rally https://videos.dailymail.co.uk/video/mol/2024/08/24/6616534242617541835/640x360_MP4_6616534242617541835.mp4 Donald Trump booted the president of the Arizona Police Association off the stage at his rally – telling him ‘you gotta go.’ Justin Harris joined the…
BREAKING NEWS Trump watches on as RFK Jr gives bombshell endorsement in Arizona – before former president issues surprise pledge
Robert Kennedy Jr. cemented his full devotion to Donald Trump before a raucous crowd of adoring supporters in Arizona Friday evening, finalizing his defection from the Democratic party. The nephew of Democratic President John F. Kennedy joined the former president on stage to a barrage…
Kamala Harris is finally cornered by a Fox News reporter after refusing to do an interview for more than a MONTH after Biden dropped out, once again confirming what we were already suspecting
Vice President Kamala Harris laughed off Fox News reporter Peter Doocy when he asked for an interview late Thursday night after her Democrat National Convention speech. ‘Hi Peter. How are you?’ Harris replied after Doocy called her name. ‘Congratulations,’ Doocy said before asking, ‘Are you ready…
Is this the real reason Beyoncé bailed on the DNC? KENNEDY’s savage takedown of Kamala’s night to forget
Maybe Beyoncé bailed on the DNC because she doesn’t buy this cheap Hollywood rebrand from ‘Kamala the bully’: KENNEDY’s savage takedown of Harris’s night to forget Where the heck was Beyoncé?! We were promised a diva but had to settle…
Kamala Harris unexpectedly send important message to Trump, causing his allies to ‘out of their minds’ as she makes important promises to all Americans
Kamala Harris launches blistering attacks on Trump and says his allies are ‘out of their minds’ as she makes major promises to all Americans Kamala Harris vowed to be a president who ‘unites us,’ pitching herself as a leader for all…
Kamala’s model stepdaugher Ella Emhoff sets internet alight with stylish DNC arrival, but what she said is what people care about most.
Ella Emhoff sets the internet alight with her appearance as she urges America to vote for her ‘Momala’ Kamala Harris Kamala Harris’ stepdaughter Ella Emhoff took the stage Thursday night at the Democratic National Convention ahead of her stepmom or ‘Momala’…
End of content
No more pages to load