Let’s talk about 80% of the WNBA fan base—specifically Caitlyn Clark’s fans—walking out after last night’s game. Once again, poor officiating robbed Caitlyn Clark and the Indiana Fever. The WNBA seems completely lost. Kathy Engelbert should be fired, and Adam Silver needs to take over because their biggest star is getting beat down on the court.
Today, the WNBA released a statement about not tolerating racist or derogatory comments. But what about addressing all the players who’ve been roughing up Caitlyn Clark all season? Fans aren’t staying quiet anymore, and last night proved it. A fan was reprimanded for calling Caitlyn the s-word, and now, somehow, the issue of long fingernails on the court has turned into a race debate. It’s ridiculous.
Fans have responded with comments like, “Tonight’s game had blatant fouls against Caitlyn Clark that weren’t even called. Game one was even worse—suspension-worthy no-calls, continuous fouling of Caitlyn Clark without consequence.” This is what fans are saying, and a lot of people agree: the WNBA needs to clean this up, or they’re going to lose even more fans.
The WNBA got a rude awakening. For most fans, the season is over, and they’ve switched over to NFL football. Fans are fed up with bad calls and dangerous play being ignored. Caitlyn Clark’s supporters are done for the season, and the league is losing them fast.
As Dave Portnoy pointed out, the no-call on Caitlyn Clark getting clobbered was outrageous. The “clothesline from hell” moment could have been the final straw for many fans. And now, with Caitlyn eliminated, fans are saying they’re done with the WNBA until next season.
The Connecticut Sun advanced to the semi-finals, but with Caitlyn out, so are the fans. Social media is buzzing with people saying they won’t watch another game until next season—unless, of course, Caitlyn returns. And when she does, so will her fans, louder than ever.
