Caitlin Clark admits she feels ‘privileged’ as a White person, says WNBA is ‘built on’ black players
After staying silent about her name being used in cultural conflicts, Caitlin Clark has spoken out.
This WNBA sensation was named the All-Time Athlete of the Year after putting women’s basketball and women’s sports on the map.
After entering the league there was a lot of talk about him being White.
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Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark speaks to the media during an introductory news conference April 17, 2024, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. (Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)
WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson said being Clark White is a “huge thing” when it comes to Clark’s popularity. Angel Reese even said there was “a lot of racism” from Iowa and Indiana Fever fans. Connecticut Sun’s DiJonai Carrington, who poked Clark in the eye during Connecticut’s win over the Fever, previously criticized Clark for not doing more to publicize racism.
In his interview with Time, Clark seems to agree with Wilson to some extent.
“I want to say I’ve earned everything, but as a White person, there’s privilege,” Clark told Time. “Many of the players in the league who played well were Zimnyama players. This league is built on them.
“When we can really appreciate that, highlight that, talk about that and continue to have companies and companies that invest in the players that made this league amazing, I think it’s very important. I have to continue to try to change that. If we can elevate black women, that will be a good thing.”
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark reacts during a WNBA first round game against Connecticut Sun Sept. 25, 2024, Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
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In June, Clark said he wasn’t bothered by people using his name to push stories.
“It’s not something I can control. I don’t put a lot of thought and time into thinking about things like that. To be honest, I don’t see much,” Clark said at the time.
“Like I said, my basketball career. Everything outside, I can’t control that. So, I’m not going to spend time thinking about that. People can talk about what they want to talk about, create conversations. whatever it is, but I think, personally, I’m here to play basketball I’m here to help my team win three games. I’m focused on helping us do that, I’m not counting on that.
Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark celebrates during a game Aug. 16, 2024, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. (Michael Hickey/NBAE via Getty Images)
Clark said in September that racists are “trolls.”
“No one in our unit should face any kind of discrimination, insulting or hurtful comments and threats,” he said at the time.
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Clark was named the league’s Rookie of the Year and helped the league draw record attendance and viewership.
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