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The Caitlin Clark racism narrative is basically faux information … so says Dan Dakich who tells us the hate in direction of the primary total choose is pure jealousy!
Clark’s been gettin’ beat up since her WNBA debut final month — all of us noticed what Chennedy Carter did to the Fever famous person final weekend — so we requested Dakich, a former Indiana Hoosier participant and coach, if it is simply basketball … or one thing else.
“After all, she’s being focused,” Dakich, host of Outkick’s “Do not @ Me” advised Babcock on the “TMZ Sports activities” TV present (previous to the Olympic workforce snub).
“There’s a bit little bit of racism or sexism in there, you already know, straight white woman, okay, however that ain’t it to me.”
Dakich, 61, says it is primarily jealousy. Clark obtained a mega cope with Nike (value almost $30 mil) that features a signature sneaker … and her presence within the WNBA has additionally brought about record-breaking numbers throughout the board — TV rankings, attendance, and jersey gross sales included.
In different phrases, Caitlin’s been topped the WNBA savior and the opposite gamers clearly do not prefer it. The truth is, Dakich’s spouse Leigh, who coached Syracuse softball for many years, even advised him that ladies usually hate seeing different ladies reach sports activities.
“She stated you will note unimaginable pettiness and jealousy,” Dakich stated. “We’re seeing numerous that.”
Caitlin Clark shoved by Chennedy Carter, who obtained a foul.
Clark made a free throw and later advised ESPN, “Yeah, that’s simply not a basketball play … However you already know I’ve gotta play by it, that’s what basketball is about at this degree.”pic.twitter.com/4HdF9OVRev
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On the finish of the day, a budget photographs on Clark are greater than only a “welcome to the WNBA, rookie” … and regardless of Fever basic supervisor Lin Dunn lobbying the league to step in and shield their star, she’s nonetheless getting beat up.
“Day-after-day one thing is occurring,” Dakich stated, “that retains the WNBA on our lips.”