Sheryl Swoopes Is Jealous And HATES Caitlin Clark and Sue Bird Didn't Hold Back About the Rookie

picture yourself as the top rookie in the WNBA setting new records and spearheading a remarkable turnaround for your team yet despite your outstanding performance one of the greatest WNBA Legends discusses your team success and completely overlooks your contributions it seems unimaginable but this is exactly what happened with Caitlyn Clark Cheryl swoops during a recent podcast spoke at length about the Indiana Fever but failed to acknowledge Clark's pivotal role in their success I also think one of the biggest differences for this Indiana Fever team they're finally playing through Aaliyah Boston it looks great and it's it's they're playing through Aaliyah Aaliyah is doing what Aaliyah does she's also making the right reads kicking the ball out when she needs to Nelissa and Aaliyah together are playing well and they're doing this right now without Bley yeah I love her game I love binley's game yeah Kelsey Mitchell has found her stroke and you know I'm going to say shout out to Lexi Hull I'm a Big Lexi Hull fan watch her in AU Lexi Hull shot the leather off the ball in their game against Seattle and just couldn't miss did you notice something missing in that commentary or perhaps I should say someone huh that's right in her entire discussion about the fever's remarkable season swoops somehow overlooked mentioning Clark hey I don't know about you but when discussing a team that's experienced such a significant turnaround I would naturally highlight the player who's leading the league in assists and has essentially become the face of the franchise but that's just me the absence of any mention of Clark is glaring especially considering her profound impact not just on the fever but but on the entire WNBA we're talking about soldout games soaring TV ratings and a level of excitement around the league that we haven't witnessed in years what's even more intriguing is that while swoops remain silent other WNBA Legends are giving Clark the recognition she deserves have you noticed the difference bird is open and clear in her comments about Clark she openly says that under Clark's leadership the team has become very strong so strong that as bird says no one wants to face them in the playoffs but let's look closer and now we're just going to go to my quick little segment of which teams would I not want to see in the playoffs and that's where you brought up the fever I think a lot what I've learned in my WB experience is pace of play trumps physicality it trumps size it can Trump um experience cuz a lot of times times when you're experience it's really like code word for your veteran which is code word for your old slow the pace yeah 2018 and 2020 the years we won that was our whole Mantra was Pace Pace Pace Pace 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 ball and Caitlyn continuing to impress and just she's going to break records non-stop for the next couple years it's just going to be a constant the only thing that's I find most interesting is at the start of the Season everybody had their panties in a Twist over Caitlyn getting picked up full court and Caitlyn being denied and and I think what I'm not surprised by is naturally during a WNBA season you start to teams and players you start to get a little tired you're kind of in like the do Drums of the every day or every other day is a game and and it's hard to keep that discipline to guard a player like that so I'm not surprised it dropped off but oh what you know she's no longer getting picked up full court in the ways that we like teased Ary McDonald for when she did it after a free throw when she still had another free throw but what you're seeing is Caitlyn now is able to push the ball up the floor she's able to hit those get ahead passes and so I won't be surprised if as the season gets later into like playoff runs if you start to see teams do more and you're definitely going to see it in the playoffs but everybody that's why you had to pick Caitlyn Up full court this is why the numberers she's putting up now like this is why St and now she broke the record yeah was like mad about it I was like don't get it that would be like I don't even know what it would be like it' be like letting Kevin Durant shoot pull-ups all day it's like no can't do it y'all yeah I just yeah she's also figuring it out and settling in she she's definitely figuring it out got a little rest oh 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 and like what refs are going to call what they're not going to call and you've SE her adjus in that way too like she got blocked pretty bad by eie took a little bit of a Splat and like yeah I'm sure she was a little pissed but she kind of got up took the lick and got back you know whereas earlier in the season I think it would have impacted her a little bit more so us she's definitely getting used to it which is you know trouble for everybody else that's why I don't want why is there such a big difference between what swoops and bird think is it just a different opinion or is something else going on some might think that swoops not talking about Clark is a planned move in sports media sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is Say Nothing At All by not mentioning Clark swoops might have accidentally brought even more attention to her what makes this situation even more interesting is that while all this talk is happening off the court Clark is letting her game do the talking on the court and it's saying a lot just this week Clark was named player of the week she averaged 26 points and 9.2 assists while leading the fever to A 2 Z start after the break she's also leading the whole league in assists as a rookie that's impressive these performances make swoop silence even more Curious how can you talk about A team's success without mentioning the player who is at the center of it all the most important part of this situation is how it's affecting the WNBA as a whole Clark's impact goes beyond just numbers she's bringing new fans to the league filling Arenas and creating excitement that the WNBA hasn't seen in years this is something that can't be ignored no matter how much some might try now let's look at the bigger picture while the situation between swoops and Clark is interesting it's only a small part of a much larger story happening in the WNBA this season remember when we thought the Rookie of the Year race would be close between Caitlyn Clark and Angel Reese it looks like that race might be almost over don't get me wrong Angel Reese is an amazing player with a bright future but here's the thing individual Talent can only do so much when your team is struggling and that's what's happening with the Chicago Sky the sky guy are having a tough season they're barely holding on to the last playoff spot and it's looking more likely that they might miss the playoffs this isn't a criticism of Reese she's putting up good numbers especially in offensive rebounds but overall it's hard to argue for rookie of the year when your team is at the bottom of the standings on the other hand Clark isn't just putting up great numbers herself she's making her whole team better the fever who used to be the the team everyone beat are now in playoff contention they're playing exciting basketball drawing crowds and becoming mustsee TV and at the center of it all Caitlyn Clark the difference in how the teams are doing will probably decide who wins Rookie of the Year it's not just about who has the best stats but who's making the biggest impact on their team in the league so what does all of this mean for the WNBA because we're not just seeing a great season we might be seeing the start of a new era in women's basketball first let's talk about the upcoming game that is everyone excited the game between the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky next week isn't just another game it's shaping up to be one of the most anticipated games in recent WNBA history why well it's not just because of the Caitlyn Clark versus Angel ree matchup although that's part of it this game is about more than just these two players on one side you have Clark and the fever the Underdog Story of the Season fighting for a playoff spot on the other side you have Reese in the sky a team trying to hold on to that last playoff spot the stakes of this game go beyond the standings it's a Showcase of the wnba's future with two of its most promising Stars facing off the excitement around this game is like nothing we've seen before and is likely to draw attention from people who don't usually watch the WNBA but let's step back and think about the bigger picture the impact of Caitlyn Clark isn't just about one player or one season it could be changing the entire WNBA for one thing Clark's growing popularity is bringing new fans to the game these new fans aren't just watching casually they're getting invested in the stories the teams and the players this increase in fans could lead to more money for the league which could mean better pay for players better facilities and more resources for marketing and development also Clark's success is inspiring the next generation of players young girls watching Clark play are seeing what's possible in women's basketball this could lead to a new wave of talent in the coming years making the w NBA even better however all the attention on Clark has also started important conversations about fairness in the league people are asking questions about how the league markets its players how they promote stars and how the WNBA can make sure that all of its players not just the most popular ones get the recognition they deserve and then there are veteran players while some have welcomed Clark's impact others seem un sure this tension between the older players and the new stars is something the league will need to handle carefully as we look ahead one thing is clear the WNBA is at an important Turning Point the decisions made now how the league is promoted how all players are supported and how this new attention is used will shape the future of women's basketball for years to come and at the center of this important moment a rookie from Iowa who isn't just playing the game but changing it whether you love her or don't Caitlyn Clark is someone you can't ignore she isn't just the story of this WNBA season she could very well be the future of the league now you might be asking why should I care about all this well let me tell you what's happening in the WNBA right now isn't just about basketball it's about seeing history being made it's about watching a sport change right before our eyes and believe me you don't want to miss what comes next the WNBA is at a crucial moment the league has been growing steadily over the years but what we're seeing with Caitlyn Clark could be the spark that leads to big changes as we get closer to the most important part of the season with playoffs coming soon and emotions running high it's clear that the WNBA is changing in a big way this is a moment in sports history that you don't want to miss don't just sit back and watch be part of this exciting time in basketball if you haven't done it yet mark your calendar for the Indiana Fever verses Chicago Sky game this isn't just another game it's a key moment for the league whether you're cheering for team Clark team Reese or just love great basketball this is a game you'll want to see but why stop there get more involved with the WNBA follow these rising stars on social media like and share their content and help show that women's basketball is worth watching if you like this look into the WNBA make sure to subscribe to our Channel we're here to give you the best and most fun coverage of women's basketball and trust us the future looks exciting we also want to hear from you leave a comment below with your thoughts are you on team Clark or team Reese do you think Cheryl swoops silence is the right move or is she missing something important your opinion matters and we'd love to hear it thanks for watching and we'll see you in the next video [Music]