Everyone Is Pissed Off With Serena Williams’ ‘Racist’ Joke Towards Caitlin Clark
Serena Williams and Caitlin Clark (Photos via Getty Images)
Serena Williams hosted the 2024 ESPY Awards and touched on just about everything from Drake losing a rap battle to Kendrick Lamar to speaking on Caitlin Clark’s fan base.
Williams, who also spoke on Shohei Ohtani’s translator and Bronny James getting drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers, mentioned Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark, but her joke did not go over as well online.
Clark, who was not at the show, was nominated for three awards: Best Women’s Athlete, Best Record-breaking Performance, and Best Women’s College Athlete.
“Caitlin Clark had an amazing year and is nominated for three awards,” Williams started her joke at the packed Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. “You are the Larry Bird in that you are an amazing player, you have ties to Indiana, and white people are really crazy about you.”
#ESPYS24 host Serena Williams name dropping Caitlin Clark in her intro
“You are the Larry Bird in that you are an amazing player, you have ties to Indiana, and white people are really crazy about you” 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/Hz1nmFpfYF
— Tyler DeLuca (@TylerDeLuca) July 12, 2024
Fans online were not pleased with what Serena said about Clark, and she was quickly labeled as racist.
Serena should have been kicked out of the ESPYS for her comment. It was racist and disrespectful towards the Catholic Church
— Peter S. Bahi (@PSB0227) July 12, 2024
It evens out. I used to enjoy Serena in tennis and now her racist comments make me think “nah” not anymore.
— JF (@JFOAKESMUSIC) July 12, 2024
She is so much more gracious than Serena was. Serena may live to regret that racist comment she made. It was almost as bad as comparing Caitlin to Larry Bird instead of Steph Curry. I hope Caitlin never changes her mature and kind nature.
— SJM (@SJM29917074) July 12, 2024
I know many people who now do not like Serena the racist‼️💯
— Deborah (@ddphdmpa) July 12, 2024
Serena proved she’s a racist and bigot.
— Monty Green (@ogilville1) July 12, 2024
Serena. You’re like Robert Byrd. Racist AF.
— Red Can (@redcannot) July 12, 2024
Wow. Racist much, Serena? Yet you bleach and straighten your hair and married a white guy so your kid wouldn’t be black. And you do whatever Hazbeen and his bully wife tell you to do. Quite the facade you have there.
— Nekrasova Питер (@Nekrasova0128) July 12, 2024
Serena showing how racists act. Not good look.
— Deep Waters (@verydeepwaters) July 12, 2024
The tennis legend, who holds 23 Grand Slam titles, has not issued an apology or spoken out since making those comments.
Much like anything said about her, Caitlin Clark is unlikely to speak out about this moment at the ESPY Awards.
Also Read: VIDEO: Serena Williams Dropped A Wild “White People” Joke About Caitlin Clark During Thursday’s ESPYS
Clark is getting ready to play a game on Friday against the Phoenix Mercury as she continues on her torrid pace.
Caitlin Clark Becomes First WNBA Player With Historic Stat Line
Caitlin Clark was a phenomenon in college, and it has followed her into the pros.
She left college as the top scorer in men’s or women’s college basketball history, and she is already breaking and creating records in the WNBA.
Clark made WNBA history by posting a ridiculous stat line that no other player has secured before her.
On Wednesday, Clark secured 29 points, 13 assists, five rebounds, five 3-pointers, five steals, and three blocks during a game against the Washington Mystics.
Caitlin Clark is forging a path of her own 🤯
In today's game vs. the Mystics, Caitlin Clark becomes the 1st player in the NBA and WNBA to record 29 PTS, 13 AST, 5 REB, 5 3PM, 5 STL and 3 BLK in a game!#WelcomeToTheW pic.twitter.com/PT5fyrBxTs
— WNBA (@WNBA) July 10, 2024
According to ESPN, Clark is currently averaging 16.1 points, 6.0 rebounds, 7.4 assists, and 1.4 steals per game.
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