WNBA League HATES Caitlin Clark & Sue Bird Didn't Hold Back About Caitlin Clark!

another thing by the way I never thought Caitlyn wasn't strong that was actually something I noticed in college like she had a strength about her does will she get stronger and will that help her yeah I think it was more just getting used to the Hits and The physicality Caitlyn Clark has been breaking records and turning head since her College days but despite her insane Talent she's been hit with an unfair amount of criticism enter Sue bird the WNBA Legend who just Unleashed a non-nonsense defense of Clark calling out the haters in a big way can Clark's critics really ignore the truth now provides so much more energy to the team um it gets everybody going and when everybody can like touch the ball and you know get going in that way I think it just you know everybody just flows a little bit better the offense flows a little bit better um but that's something I take a lot of pride in she's shooting the hell out of the ball um and she's making sure she's you know she's finding those open players she had some amazing assists tonight um triple double second one for rookie just really really proud of her and her continue to keep her teammates involved and and then also just her growth let's be real Caitlyn Clark is a basketball sensation and there's no denying it the pressure she faces is massive coming into the WNBA people weren't just talking about her potential they were acting like she had to carry the entire league on her back and sure that's a compliment in some ways being seen as the future of women's basketball is a huge honor but let's not pretend it's fair to pile all that on one person Clark's been killing it on the court but the expectations have gotten wild and some folks just can't help but nitpick every single play and Angel Reese knows a ring is [Music] coming half as we look at Diamond to Shields and Caitlyn Clark right from the start she's been hit with criticism not just from the media but also from other players even though her stats and performances have been incredible there's always someone trying to downplay her success critics have questioned if she's ready for the WNBA or if her college level dominance can really translate to this stage it's as if the more she shines the more people are waiting for her to trip up which feels both unfair and exhausting for someone as young and talented as Clark dealing with this kind of scrutiny must be tough especially when she's out there giving it her all uh I I I got to say it's been so uh exciting watching uh women's sports recently uh Caitlyn Clark have you been watching I mean that is obviously enter Sue bird the WNBA Legend who isn't just sitting back and watching this go down she's spoken out and she's not holding back when it comes to defending Caitlyn Clark Bird's been clear Caitlyn is the real deal from her College days bird noticed that Clark wasn't just talented she had this Inner Strength this toughness that set her apart is it must be cool to watch someone like her just start just dominating you're like oh yeah cuz everyone watched I think last was it last week that she broke the record and it was like four million people watch that it's just exciting yeah those are the numbers it's huge I see no jealousy from her whatsoever she understands that Clark is bringing more viewers to the WNBA and it's good for everyone yeah she's um she's obviously doing amazing her game speaks for itself I think my favorite part is just um women's basketball women's sports really but women's basketball has been on the rise and it's kind of like what magic and Bird was to Men's Basketball like this moment we we kind of need did something this is that yeah and Caitlyn's that moment exactly bird didn't stop at just praising Clark's impact on the fever she went a step further basically saying that Clark's presence has turned the fever into a playoff Dark Horse and I think a lot of it has to do with her logo 3es a lot of a lot of I mean speaking of John 529 from Twitter yeah like oh women don't dunk yeah that's what he sounds like exactly of course women don't dunk that's why I don't watch not going to lie I used to be that guy um but you can't really talk trash on a logo 3 so a logo 3 is deep that's almost half court where the NBA where the WNBA logo is yeah literally she just it's just fascinating Caitlyn got that it factor and Bird's not afraid to say it out loud Clark isn't just a great player she's special and Bird's got a front row seat to her rise here's what she had to say about Caitlyn and Angel Reese um I think basketball and and in the women's game we've had rivalries for forever you know we've had competitiveness we've had trash talk you name it it just wasn't getting the looks it wasn't getting you know people weren't covering it yes because CC was not in the WNBA yet you know people weren't covering it so the fact that these two they literally stole the college stage both with their play and their trash talk and then they're taking it into the WNBA it's just going to mean good things for the for the rest of the the the landscape of women's basketball so I'm all for it I think it's great um they've come in and and they've over see that's a great mindset not like that jealous swoops as we all know do you realize that Cheryl swoops you're insane to do that let me tell you why you're insane to do that now you might be thinking how could anyone Miss Clark's impact that's exactly what makes this so wild but swoops acted like she didn't even exist you know basketball you know basketball better than me you know basketball and any of the pundits you know basketball better than most of the men that play basketball there is no way in H you just accidentally left Caitlyn Clark's name out of that Soliloquy that you dropped about the Indiana fiva stop you could tell he wasn't really happy about that what's really cool about Bird's take is how she talks about Clark's transition into the WNBA bird knows firsthand how brutal the league can be especially for a young player adjusting to the physicality and intensity of the game she's praised Clark's ability to handle tough defenses and aggressive tactics like full court pressure designed to throw her off while some players might crumble under that pressure Clark is out there Rising above it Bird's been impressed with how Clark takes hits like that brutal block from ezy magore bounces back and uses those moments to fuel her game instead of letting them shake her confidence Su bird has never been one to hold back and when it comes to defending Caitlyn Clark she's as straightforward as it gets the media and critics seem to have made a habit of jumping on Clark's every little misstep and bird wasn't having any of it but here the ation surrounding Caitlyn Clark obviously uh front and center for the WNBA season even though she's on clearly one of the worst teams that uh that a number one overall draft choice got drafted onto uh let's not forget that she probably has arguably the most pressure that any you know women's basketball player has ever had coming into the WNBA I mean sometimes it feels like the weight of the WNBA is on her shoulders um that is both like I said earlier a compliment and warranted in a lot of ways uh but also maybe a little bit unfair to put so much on her and then to not play up to up to her abilities in this early part would would be frustrating right like we see it in in every sport a lot of times you have these teams put together and people want to see it click right away it always takes time it's not the reality nobody was questioning Caitlyn's ability nobody was questioning Caitlyn's popularity what she's done for the sport how could you and you know there's there's been a couple of moments that that have led to the narrative around you know Caitlyn's greatness and it translating and there's been some people that that have you know basically put her at the top of the mountain right away and I think that does feel disrespectful to to current WNBA players um but at the end of the day I mean sometimes these conversations are good for sports like you want people going back and forth even though it can be hard for the athlete at times I think it is good longterm for the sport yeah I mean to me the the sad thing was just how it all played out right having to have WNBA players in Bird's eyes it's ridiculous how people seem to focus more on minor slip UPS than on Clark's crazy achievements let's face it Clark's had some off moments who doesn't but the way the media blows those moments out of proportion making it seem like the sky is falling every time she has a bad game is Just unfair bird is quick to point out that these small mistakes shouldn't overshadow everything Caitlyn has accomplished on the court face pace and what I see in Caitlyn what I see in Kelsey Mitchell they're just like ramming it down people's throats and it's really hard it's it can it can have your head spinning bird didn't just stop there either she took her thoughts all the way to Jimmy Fallon's show where she called out the media's harsh scrutiny of Clark on Fallon bird was crystal clear Caitlyn Clark is one of the most exciting talents to come out of college basketball in years and instead of hyping her up for what she's bringing to the WNBA critics are nitpicking her every move during her appearance bird didn't hold back in expressing her frustration with how the media spins stories to create drama often at the expense of recognizing real talent bird stance stop focusing on the small mistakes and start celebrating the amazing things Clark is doing for the game and and the women's game we've had rivalries for forever you know we've had competitiveness we've had trash talk you name it it just wasn't getting the looks it wasn't getting you know people weren't covering it so the fact that these two they literally stole the college stage one thing that really stands out in sub Bird's defense of Caitlyn Clark is how much she admires Clark's mental toughness it's easy to praise a player for their skill but bird has been most impressed by how Clark handles adversity entain first half about Seattle and all of a sudden we're pretty close this has been as close as it's been all second quarter long 44 take that brutal block from EZ magore for example Caitlyn took a hard hit and instead of letting it get in her head she got right back up and kept pushing forward for bird that moment was a perfect example of Clark's resilience she doesn't let tough situations drag her down instead she uses them as fuel to make herself even better she lean the WNBA and aist she cook it let her cook let her cook she like a double edged sword Oho she cutting ass left or right both sides cutting that hey she she Hey listen cut up she's doing well for herself she's doing I would like I would like the ladies to to welcome her with open arms and what she brings to the table what she what she's brought to the WNBA is as well as the other rookies that are playing well as well I know Caitlyn Clark and Angel ree probably get most of the credit they do in all the news and headlines Y is a good thing it's a good thing Bird's admiration goes beyond just that one play though she's seen Clark take a few hard knocks this season both physically and mentally and what stands out is how Clark keeps bouncing back bird believes that this ability to rise above the challenges thrown her way is what makes Clark such a dangerous player she's not just out there playing great basketball she's using every setback to sharpen her game that kind of mental toughness according to bird is what separates the good players from the truly great ones also look here at how she acknowledges her strength does will she get stronger and will that help her yeah I think it was more just getting used to the Hits and The physicality and like what refs are going to call what they're not going to call and you've seen her adjust in way in Bird's eyes Caitlyn Clark's fortitude isn't just impressive it's a sign of even greater things to come she's still early in her WNBA career but bird has no doubt that Clark's ability to face adversity headon is going to take her to new heights have used their their break really well yeah got a little rest they seem to be playing well together um you had it somewhere playing so fast or something but yeah they just they seem to just be hitting the ground running if you well subir and Megan rapo have made it clear the media loves drama and that Obsession often overshadows what truly matters and athletes achievements they've both been vocal about how frustrating it is to see the media zero in on controversies and minor mistakes instead of celebrating what players like Caitlyn Clark are doing on the court Bird's been especially critical of this tendency she believes that the focus should be on Clark's undeniable talent and her impact on the game not on sensationalizing every small slip up or stir up unnecessary drama it's like the media would rather blow a bad game out of proportion than highlight the incredible moments Clark delivers there's so many Bots happening like I think players really need to like onboard that I know that when you go in the comments it's gross in there and especially for women what bird is really getting at is that the constant media scrutiny can take a toll on athletes both professionally and personally these athletes aren't just stats on a screen they're real people with emotions and the endless negativity can be draining it's a good thing cuz they have a new fan and a new viewer in me nah bro it ain't hype y'all keep on talking she great white hype oo they keep talking about she the great ain't no hype y'all said the same thing about Larry Bird I remember I'm old enough to remember they said the same thing about Larry Bird ain't nothing hype ain't nothing hype about Luca ain't nothing hype about y yic i get it we're not used to seeing she got oh she's saly with that thing oh yeah watching her in person twice I've seen I've seen against the Aces and I saw the allstar game she is Elite she is the she is the Pinnacle at passing the basketball Ultra take off again instead of feeding into the drama machine the media should be lifting up players like Clark focusing on their hard work their talent and their contributions to the sport in Bird's view Clark's accomplishments deserve more attention than the media's manufactured controversies Sue bird sees Caitlyn Clark as a true game changer for the WNBA and honestly it's hard to argue with that Clark's signature deep three-point shots have been nothing short of breathtaking and bird has pointed out how those shots are starting to redefine the way people look at Women's Basketball in a sport where critics used to focus on things like the lack of dunks Clark's long range shooting is making everyone sit up and pay attention it's changing the narrative around what women's basketball can be and in doing so Clark is opening up new possibilities for the future of the league marked from way out to carries [Applause] it Clark's performances aren't just impressing the fans they're drawing them in by the millions bird has commented on how Clark is breaking records with huge crowds tuning in to watch her play and it's clear that she's bringing a new level of excitement to the WNBA it's not just about her skill it's the buzz she creates people are genuinely excited to see what she'll do next and that's something bird knows is crucial for the growth of the league sub bird is one of the biggest voices in basketball so when she Praises someone like Caitlyn Clark it carries weight but even bird has cautioned against rushing to Crown Clark as the next big thing in the WNBA too quickly sure Clark's Talent is undeniable and what she's done in such a short time is remarkable but bird with her years of experience knows that the professional level is a different Beast it's one thing to shine in college and another to maintain that same level in the w NBA where the competition is fiercer and the challenges are constant I'm going to let you deal it you're the mom this is our first born Kaylin Clark as you can see she has the passing ability of shashana bird she has the pullup she has long distance range like middle linebacker terasi and she has the Swaggy competitiveness of both of us bird has raised an important point about the tension between celebrating Clark's potential and respecting the veterans who have been dominating the league for years there's a fine line between giving Clark the recognition she deserves and overlooking the hard work and accomplishments of seasoned players for bird it's not about downplaying Clark's Talent it's about making sure that we don't put all the focus on one rising star at the expense of the incredible veterans who continue to shape the WNBA so what are your thoughts on this let us know in the comments below