The 1/000th percent of people who have heard her name before no longer think of basketball when they hear her name. They think her as a lying, jealous, hateful weirdo who is definitely in need of psychological help. Same with bricklayer Angel Reese.
Let's celebrate the best season ever for a wnba player? Aja Wilson has broken the all time single season record in points AND rebounds! While arguably being the best defensive player in the league. Going for her third MVP which should have been four! A wnba finals MVP and 2 time defensive player of the year! SSSHHHEEEESSSHHH!!!!!!!
@@James-m9o Or…over the season, they found out that she’s an integral part of the team. The only critique people have about EW is her high salary, but that’s between her and the Fever
CC FANS, ATTENTION: Please, get to someone who can reach Caitlin and let's somehow give her a CO-MVP trophy/award because it is highly likely the bigoted prejudice sports media want to piss on her and wont give her the earned award. We need to make one, a nice and valuable one, one NOT called "Fan" anything, but something like "The WNBA Co-MVP 2024" or something to this effect. We can not allow the prejudice media to piss on CC. Aja will get it because she was promised it even before this season started and these women will not admit their wrongs. LET'S SOMEHOW MAKE AND GIVE CAITLIN THIS AWARD.
Funny, but actually sad how obsessed Reese is with Caitlin, who doesn't give a shit and probably never thinks of her except maybe to feel sorry for Reese. I just don't get the reasoning behind Reese having horrible stats and realizing she's a nobody and failure in the WNBA and blames Caitlin for it??? Oh, and way she thinks it's cool to constantly dress so scantily, but then complains she's being sexualized? Reese is definitely is in need of mental help.
Caitlin Clark is a kid that loves playing basketball. She has class and I respect her for how she handles herself in the WNBA. If something happens she says it part of the game of basketball. Racism in the WNBA needs to stop. Swoops need to stop her racist comments and just shut up. She didn't take it well when Caitlin broke her record.
CC FANS, ATTENTION: Please, get to someone who can reach Caitlin and let's somehow give her a CO-MVP trophy/award because it is highly likely the bigoted prejudice sports media want to piss on her and wont give her the earned award. We need to make one, a nice and valuable one, one NOT called "Fan" anything, but something like "The WNBA Co-MVP 2024" or something to this effect. We can not allow the prejudice media to piss on CC. Aja will get it because she was promised it even before this season started and these women will not admit their wrongs. LET'S SOMEHOW MAKE AND GIVE CAITLIN THIS AWARD.
Next time I go to Atlanta, I'm going to try to eat at the restaurant she owns. My daughter did her make-up recently and had a chance to sample some black-eyed peas her father made. She said they were FIRE!
Even though if asked, 99.999% of people in the world have never heard of Swoopes, but that 1/1000th of a percent who have now don't think of her with regards to basketball, but think of her as just a jealous, hating, mean, raging liar, and that's her reputation (legacy).
The only thing all these millions of new fans will remember, is how she is now, because we didn't see her when she "built the league" as she said. If this house was built by swoops it Is no wonder that it is long overdue for a remodel. I think a Creator is working on that now. 🙏
I'm SO proud to be a Fever fan. This team is composed, fun, diligent, determined and growing. Even if they keep the same exact lineup that they have right now (which I'm sure they won't,) they will become the team to BEAT in this league. ...AND I'M HERE FOR IT.
The loyalty this team is starting to show for each.other is something else. At the start they didnt stand up for CC getting cheap shots there was no bond . But now u watch CC and KM stciking up for AB then AB and KM protect CC from herself . Then you hear Wheelers comments and she has shown her value as the season progresses on the court she has become a great component of the Fever with lexi with Tami its going to be great to watch this team evolve.
EricaWheeler is a team player! Every game I watch she is a force whether on the court or on the sideline, she is the first one to congratulate any of the ladies on plays. Erica has talent that is just waiting to bust out even more than we see right now. Love your game EricaWheeler.
Really deep words to say the outside world was trying to get into this building and we did not let it... the hate and harrassment that Caitlin has gone through from social media and having to have a body guard and security woul break most people. The attention and scrutiny that all the players and staff on Indiana Fever have had to go through this season could have torn this team apart. Wisest thing they did was to ignore all of it... these women are making WNBA History together...
Kudos to Erica and the rest of the team for not letting outside drama affect their team. It's not just Caitlin; it's you working together as a team, making each other successful. Much respect to you all. Keep having fun, keep hooping, keep kicking a**! Best wishes to you in the play offs, win or lose you are all Champs!
The Fever needed the playmaker that got everyone in the game and Clark is that player. Since 2018 the Fever have had two #1 picks, two #2 picks, two #3 picks and a #4 pick. The talent was there. All the Fever needed was the catlyst; an elite playmaker.
Wheeler makes it clear that CC has some teammates worthy of applause both on & off the court. It's heartwarming to see Wheeler show such character and pride in her team. She really does show what a mature leader looks like.
Oh No, This woman's demon in charge, is jealousy. Second in command is racism. But this woman has legions and they've been dwelling there a long time so pray for this woman
Glad to see them speaking their truths instead of hearing second-hand information. Gives me a clearer picture of the Erica that I didn't know. She sounds like the peace maker and the protector and what every team needs.
I dare anyone to name a 22 year old whose faced everything that CC has faced this year and come out more popular than when she started. I cant even recall one negative thing shes said about anyone so far? 😂❤
Smith went to social media expressing her dissatisfaction on the team with her minutes. Fans eviscerated her for it, calling her selfish and demanding she be traded. With Clark joining the team and putting up the numbers she's been putting up, it's obvious someone from last year's starting lineup is going to be moved to bench warmer status. It appears that someone is Smith. I suspect Swoops latched onto that and generalized the whole thing, trying to make it look like the whole team was in disarray, and that it was CC's fault. Nah. The team is getting a taste of working together and winning. They're in the playoffs and are looking forward to the games. They overall have come together since the Olympic break and have gone on a tear. CC has drawn in new fans on another order of magnitude, and it's positive attention. And most importantly, they're having fun doing it. And Wheeler confirmed the obvious. And if Smith is smart, she'll take her limited minutes and be as productive as possible to keep her options open. Meanwhile Swoops is destroying her own reputation with her attitude.
Caitlin- 19.5 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 8.4 apg, 41.7 fg% Lebron rookie stats- 20.9 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 5.9 apg, 41.7 fg% And WNBA games are 8 minutes shorter. If that’s not dominant for a rookie, then Lebron wasn’t either and we know that’s a lie.
You can see just from all the smiles and laughs when Fever show up to a game, having fun with their outfits, laughing at interviews. These are NOT people who hate their job lol.
Michael Jordan had an impressive rookie season in 1984-85, averaging 28.2 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 5.9 assists over 82 games. His performance earned him a spot in the All-Star game and the Rookie of the Year award. In contrast, Kobe Bryant averaged 7.6 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game during his rookie season in 1996-97. LeBron James, in his rookie season, averaged 20.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 5.9 assists, which also earned him the Rookie of the Year award. Sheryl Swoopes, during her rookie season, averaged 7.1 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game. Caitlin Clark, in her rookie season, posted impressive stats with 19.5 points, 8.4 assists, and 5.7 rebounds per game. When comparing Sheryl Swoopes and Caitlin Clark, Swoopes only had one season where she averaged more points per game (PPG) than Clark, three seasons with more rebounds per game (RPG), and zero seasons with more assists per game (APG). It appears that Swoopes' recent claims may be an attempt to stay relevant. While I don't believe Caitlin Clark meets the traditional criteria for MVP yet she undoubtedly stands out as the Most Valuable Person to the League.
Absolutely love wheeler. I enjoy watching the fever games even more due to Wheeler’s enthusiasm and cheerleading and just pumping everybody up… The team and the crowd. She absolutely cracks me up most the time. She is definitely a leader on this team.
I love Wheeler! She has been a fan of CC since her college days. Also since day 1 she has had CC’s back. She was also the first person to to welcome CC to the Fever, and even had her jeweler make CC a necklace made with hella bling to match the one she always wears. Erica is amazing and has always respected CC’s ability.
Fever players are actually getting a lot of love from fans. I saw a clip of Dantas getting asked for an autograph from a fan. I'm sure a lot of them a getting more attention as well.
CC is earning her respect because of the on and off court dedication to building the league for all of the women now and in future and giving her time for the kids
Angel is here for the clicks. Well said. I just commented on the quality of Fever interviews on another channel (sorry). Wheeler knocked it out of the park. Great interview. Clark is here for the wins. And the BBalls that sell out. And for the Swooshes. And for the Fever. She is here to build a basketball dynasty. And she is well on her way. Angel is here to build the Angel dynasty. I'm sure there will be an Angel Barbie. She will get a cut. Angel will be a big name celebrity. But she is not interested in building it on bball. She is interested in a clothing/toy/merch dynasty. I just don't respect her as an athlete because she is the Andre Agassi of balling. He was more about image than performance.
Great video Jon!! Before the Olympic break, it felt like they weren't passing to Caitlin while she continued to feed them the ball.Sh*t got real after an actual break with friends/teammates, got caught up on some sleep, got to know each of her teammates as they did with her, and holy sh*t, look what happened to the league once Caitlin and her team started playing as a team, not afraid to make passes to anyone, and just a bunch of young women having fun with what they do. I hope they get just a little bit serious during the playoffs because I can't wait to see how the Fever does. Caitlin has been known to pull out one or two rabbits out of a hat when it came to crunch time, look at the video against Mich. State in Iowa as Iowa struggled to get the ball in, with only 5 seconds to spare, and she shot it "from the beak". If you've seen the Tigerhawk in the center of Carver Hawkeye arena, you know that it was more than "from the logo", by a number of feet, and while they struggled to get her the ball, they finally did, and that took care of Michigan State. At the end of the B1G tournament vs. Indiana, Iowa was inbounding with 1.1 on the clock if I remember correctly, and as soon as that ball came to her, she had 2 bodies to get behind and while the refs had to recheck to see if she got the ball off in time, (shot clock issue), they determined that she did get it in and Iowa won. I can't remember if one of those was in '23, or '24, but the videos are on here. Christie Sides needs to look at game film to know what her point guard can do under pressure.
I am a huge Erica Wheeler fan. Looking back, she was being asked to change and probably just wasn't sure what, why or how. But there was one time where CC was angry on the bench and Erica slid a towel up over her mouth to conceal what she was saying, but not shutting her up. Deep move at the exact right time, Erica. For me, that is my Fever IQ Play of the Year. Her defense is pesky, which in this league shuts down two thirds of the shooters. And how many times has she hit back to back buckets at the worst time for their opponent? I am very glad she is on the Fever. :)
Being dominant does not mean only a high scoring number. Bird and Magic dominated a lot of the games even without scoring. During their time, Alex English was a high scoring and unstoppable forward but nobody said he was a dominating player.
@@choosenone20901 She makes her better. She made her team better and in one fell swoop is going to the playoffs after 8 tears being a cellardweller. What more could you ask from her?
@rap3208 That's not dominant. That's being an impact player. I get it. I put money on the Fever every night and have been following Catlin since her freshman year. But dominant is not a word we should give every good to great athlete. Dominant is what Catlin did her last 2 college seasons. This year is a real good year, where the coach finally utilized her skill set to make her teammates able to play better with her, which caused the team to be more effective in winning games. For Catlin to be dominant, these are the things she would ha e to improve and show. The ability to create her own shot at will, get to her spots at will, orchestrate the offensive with only allowing 3-4 turnover per game. And either become a better on the ball defender or a team defender. She has very low defensive IQ, but that's not too much of a concern if her turnovers and decision making improves.
@@choosenone20901 Dominant is affecting the whole game. Scoring high is just that...scoring, it is not dominant especially if you lost and keep losing. It is like you are only doing that for your stats. The aim of playing the game is to win, not have the highest score in the game. Any team will be happy having you the highest scores if they beat you. The celtics didn't really think much for years of the Jordan led chicago bulls, because at the end of the game, they knew that they will be the winner. they are happy to have Jordan have the accolades of having the highest score. Losing is not being dominant.
Most people by now see Sheryl Swoops for what she is. For whatever reason, Swoops always finds a way to get a dig in for CC whenever she can whether when she was in college or in the pros. In other words, a hating queen.
CC FANS, ATTENTION: Please, get to someone who can reach Caitlin and let's somehow give her a CO-MVP trophy/award because it is highly likely the bigoted prejudice sports media want to piss on her and wont give her the earned award. We need to make one, a nice and valuable one, one NOT called "Fan" anything, but something like "The Other WNBA MVP 2024" or something to this effect. We can not allow the prejudice media to piss on CC. Aja will get it because she was promised it even before this season started and these women will not admit their wrongs. LET'S SOMEHOW MAKE AND GIVE CAITLIN THIS AWARD.
I haven't followed the WNBA for years. Why? Because in 2003 the Miracle moved to Connecticut because attendence was so poor that the DeVoss family had no desire to keep the team in Orlando. The team literally only lasted from 1999-2002 because nobody was showing up for the games. I had never heard of Caitlin Clark until she showed up in my feed. What impresses me the most about her is her ability to read the floor and create scoring opportunities for her teammates. She has single handedly rekindled my interest un the sport of basketball.
I love the supportive comments from Erica. She is a great vet and leader to have on this young team. I think Sheryl is confused. Sounds like she is talking about another chaotic locker room? 😊😅
Sheryl literally just says things to say things, and some people actually believe her. She doesn't know anything about their "locker room". And I absolutely love Wheeler. You can see on the court that they all have a bond. Sheryl hates CC so much that she makes stuff up in her head and people are allowing her to slander people. The WNBA needs to cut ties with Sheryl Swoopes and that other woman who claimed that CC fans are r@cists because of some trolls pretending to be CC fans. Also, I've never seen any proof to what any of them are saying either. These baseless claims need to stop unless people start providing proof. I don't believe that any "CC fans" followed Angel Reese home and there's no police report. That is just a lie. I've seen more r@cism and horrible things from Angel Reese fans and WNBA players than CC fans.
Haven’t seen your channel before but you give good insight, make good points and have energy. If I had any constructive criticism it would be to increase the quality of your microphone and slow down your sentences. Can’t wait for your success!
Everyone needs to stop talking about Sheryl Swoopes. Leave her to stew in her own toxic little world. She has chosen her legacy, and we should leave her to it. She’s made her bed. Let her lay in it. Alone.
Didn’t like Wheeler at the start of the season, but after watching CC all season- she’s my favorite player in the fever 😂 She’s hilarious, plays well with CC and is a dawg I love her❤
Erica Wheeler: "C C C'😂😂😂..love this girl❤....the fever tram came so far....don't worry about the haters, your fans are behind you with our hearts and God all the way. 😊😊😊
What I find hilarious is this league is finally getting top interest. Why do some players and analysts look at the negative, the MONEY TRAIN is in the station everybody get on board. Don’t knock it down.
Caitlin Clark is going to make a Generational Money Change to the WNBA, Especially for the Players to the left and right of her. These “gate keepers” are pissed because CC Breaks the mold. She worked harder than all the old hands did. It’s a new day a new week a new year. If you aren’t constantly working on your trade your craft your Game, then someone younger and hungrier will come by and take your spot.
Jon, you're a clever guy to feature some of your posters' best comments. It's a great way to build engagement and grow your channel. Great video on Erica Wheeler stepping up and being a team leader. She can still quality hoop when she gets her minutes, but her veteran presence, as you say, is worth as much or more as her points and assists. I'd like to see Kelsey Mitchell, a near super-star herself and also a Fever veteran, also step up and shoot this false narrative down. But maybe she's protecting her marketability across the league and I also can understand that. Kelsey's big smile and on-court rapport with Caitlin is enough to dispel Swoopes' rumors of lockerroom poison.
Right Sheryl. A team that has gone from 13-27 in 2023 to 20-19 this season (and if they win tonight will be 21-19) has a locker room in disarray because of Caitlin Clark.
All these videos are wondering why Swoopes don't like Caitlin. The answer is simple. She wanted Angel Reese to be that person, and she's not. The reason I know this is because no matter what, she says she can't deny the numbers, and the numbers favor Clark instead of Reese. Also, it's possible she's jealous that Catlin is breaking records. Still, it's just my opinion from what I observe.
Yu should not discount the assist because every assist will result a 2 points to the team! While every rebound will not mean an automatic 2 points for the team. So comparing CC actual impact in scoring is 40 point every game (24 point + 8 assist X 2 = 16 points)
Swoop didn't ever hear... If you don't have anything good to say DON'T SAY NOTHING... CC ROOKIE MVP of the year .Swoop did not get any attention back in her day..l didn't know her till Caitlin Clark came and made noise in the basketball world.
Great informative video!!!!
Erica Wheeler has improved so much this year. Really become a main part of this team and fans are loving on her more then ever. Class move Erica.
Seems like everyone is sick of Swoop’s hate train
SICK ENOUGH!!!
The 1/000th percent of people who have heard her name before no longer think of basketball when they hear her name. They think her as a lying, jealous, hateful weirdo who is definitely in need of psychological help. Same with bricklayer Angel Reese.
Let's celebrate the best season ever for a wnba player? Aja Wilson has broken the all time single season record in points AND rebounds! While arguably being the best defensive player in the league. Going for her third MVP which should have been four! A wnba finals MVP and 2 time defensive player of the year! SSSHHHEEEESSSHHH!!!!!!!
@@Lawrence-mv8dwok…🎉
I can hardly watch a video that says her name. Watching this one cause it’s EW
I wasnt a fan at the beginning of the season, but Wheeler has proven herself to be a good teammate. Glad she is on the team
You are still not a fan . You say that because she said something about Sheryl swoopes
@@James-m9o Or…over the season, they found out that she’s an integral part of the team. The only critique people have about EW is her high salary, but that’s between her and the Fever
Hello yes Ericka Wheeler has been playing much better since the beginning of the season..she seems to have bought in to CC
CC FANS, ATTENTION: Please, get to someone who can reach Caitlin and let's somehow give her a CO-MVP trophy/award because it is highly likely the bigoted prejudice sports media want to piss on her and wont give her the earned award. We need to make one, a nice and valuable one, one NOT called "Fan" anything, but something like "The WNBA Co-MVP 2024" or something to this effect. We can not allow the prejudice media to piss on CC. Aja will get it because she was promised it even before this season started and these women will not admit their wrongs. LET'S SOMEHOW MAKE AND GIVE CAITLIN THIS AWARD.
So you proved Swoops point
Swoopes and Reese have one thing in common, besides narcissism and racism, and that is neither can SHUT UP!
CC doesn't need to shut up. She also doesn't talk race. That's for swoopes to do. Get your facts straight, please and thank you.😂
Funny, but actually sad how obsessed Reese is with Caitlin, who doesn't give a shit and probably never thinks of her except maybe to feel sorry for Reese. I just don't get the reasoning behind Reese having horrible stats and realizing she's a nobody and failure in the WNBA and blames Caitlin for it??? Oh, and way she thinks it's cool to constantly dress so scantily, but then complains she's being sexualized? Reese is definitely is in need of mental help.
when you have lebron, steph curry and more talking up CC, enough said.
Funny how y'all tryna make black ppl the racist these days..since y'all removed the monuments
That's not a opinion
Caitlin Clark is a kid that loves playing basketball. She has class and I respect her for how she handles herself in the WNBA. If something happens she says it part of the game of basketball. Racism in the WNBA needs to stop. Swoops need to stop her racist comments and just shut up. She didn't take it well when Caitlin broke her record.
Very well said. Thank you.
CC FANS, ATTENTION: Please, get to someone who can reach Caitlin and let's somehow give her a CO-MVP trophy/award because it is highly likely the bigoted prejudice sports media want to piss on her and wont give her the earned award. We need to make one, a nice and valuable one, one NOT called "Fan" anything, but something like "The WNBA Co-MVP 2024" or something to this effect. We can not allow the prejudice media to piss on CC. Aja will get it because she was promised it even before this season started and these women will not admit their wrongs. LET'S SOMEHOW MAKE AND GIVE CAITLIN THIS AWARD.
💯💯💯💯💯👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
I have always loved Erica Wheeler! Her celebrations for the team are iconic. She is an awesome TEAMMATE!
Next time I go to Atlanta, I'm going to try to eat at the restaurant she owns. My daughter did her make-up recently and had a chance to sample some black-eyed peas her father made. She said they were FIRE!
About time a CC teammate STEPPED UP and defended her from the BS
ERICA has my respect and millions of others
Swoopes is not news. She's embarrassing herself, and tarnishing her legend.
She’s def a legend for her irrational hate now 😂
Even though if asked, 99.999% of people in the world have never heard of Swoopes, but that 1/1000th of a percent who have now don't think of her with regards to basketball, but think of her as just a jealous, hating, mean, raging liar, and that's her reputation (legacy).
The only thing all these millions of new fans will remember, is how she is now, because we didn't see her when she "built the league" as she said. If this house was built by swoops it Is no wonder that it is long overdue for a remodel. I think a Creator is working on that now. 🙏
Sheryl Swoopes just doesn't want to admit she's 100% wrong.
I'm SO proud to be a Fever fan. This team is composed, fun, diligent, determined and growing. Even if they keep the same exact lineup that they have right now (which I'm sure they won't,) they will become the team to BEAT in this league. ...AND I'M HERE FOR IT.
The loyalty this team is starting to show for each.other is something else. At the start they didnt stand up for CC getting cheap shots there was no bond . But now u watch CC and KM stciking up for AB then AB and KM protect CC from herself . Then you hear Wheelers comments and she has shown her value as the season progresses on the court she has become a great component of the Fever with lexi with Tami its going to be great to watch this team evolve.
The more I see of the Fever, the more I like EW. She's like a little spark plug that keeps the team running.
Yeah, not the only spark plug but one of 5 spark plugs that fire at different times when on court- when you need them... But great analogy!
EricaWheeler is a team player! Every game I watch she is a force whether on the court or on the sideline, she is the first one to congratulate any of the ladies on plays. Erica has talent that is just waiting to bust out even more than we see right now. Love your game EricaWheeler.
Former All-Star...... she still has it.
Really deep words to say the outside world was trying to get into this building and we did not let it... the hate and harrassment that Caitlin has gone through from social media and having to have a body guard and security woul break most people. The attention and scrutiny that all the players and staff on Indiana Fever have had to go through this season could have torn this team apart. Wisest thing they did was to ignore all of it... these women are making WNBA History together...
Erica Wheeler just made me want her a permanent Fever Player!! Thanks Erica ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🏀
Kudos to Erica and the rest of the team for not letting outside drama affect their team. It's not just Caitlin; it's you working together as a team, making each other successful. Much respect to you all. Keep having fun, keep hooping, keep kicking a**! Best wishes to you in the play offs, win or lose you are all Champs!
The Fever needed the playmaker that got everyone in the game and Clark is that player. Since 2018 the Fever have had two #1 picks, two #2 picks, two #3 picks and a #4 pick. The talent was there. All the Fever needed was the catlyst; an elite playmaker.
I hope they play Berger tonight. Poor girl!
Wheeler makes it clear that CC has some teammates worthy of applause both on & off the court. It's heartwarming to see Wheeler show such character and pride in her team. She really does show what a mature leader looks like.
Swoops the forgotten legend that no one knew..🤣🤣🤣🤣
It's about race with Swoopes. Nothing else.
Correct. Let’s focus on the game not the hate. That part is disgusting.
Oh No, This woman's demon in charge, is jealousy. Second in command is racism. But this woman has legions and they've been dwelling there a long time so pray for this woman
Same with AR .
Pride goeth before the fall. She’s reaping what she’s sown. Eventually every record gets broken, she should get over herself
@@martintimberlake2243I agree
Glad to see them speaking their truths instead of hearing second-hand information. Gives me a clearer picture of the Erica that I didn't know. She sounds like the peace maker and the protector and what every team needs.
I dare anyone to name a 22 year old whose faced everything that CC has faced this year and come out more popular than when she started.
I cant even recall one negative thing shes said about anyone so far? 😂❤
Totally agree ..how she has been able to keep it together is beyond me...
Agreed. What she has been through would have chewed me up and spit me out when I was 22. ;)
You must’ve not seen the NBA when basketball fans were racist.. the folks had to go out there and play still…
Smith went to social media expressing her dissatisfaction on the team with her minutes. Fans eviscerated her for it, calling her selfish and demanding she be traded.
With Clark joining the team and putting up the numbers she's been putting up, it's obvious someone from last year's starting lineup is going to be moved to bench warmer status. It appears that someone is Smith.
I suspect Swoops latched onto that and generalized the whole thing, trying to make it look like the whole team was in disarray, and that it was CC's fault.
Nah. The team is getting a taste of working together and winning. They're in the playoffs and are looking forward to the games. They overall have come together since the Olympic break and have gone on a tear. CC has drawn in new fans on another order of magnitude, and it's positive attention. And most importantly, they're having fun doing it. And Wheeler confirmed the obvious.
And if Smith is smart, she'll take her limited minutes and be as productive as possible to keep her options open.
Meanwhile Swoops is destroying her own reputation with her attitude.
Caitlin- 19.5 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 8.4 apg, 41.7 fg%
Lebron rookie stats- 20.9 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 5.9 apg, 41.7 fg%
And WNBA games are 8 minutes shorter. If that’s not dominant for a rookie, then Lebron wasn’t either and we know that’s a lie.
We all saw Mabrey leave the Sky and that mess.
Half of the team want to leave because of Reece.
tell swoops CC22 numbers might not be dominating, but they are better than ANY of swoops three MVP seasons
You can see just from all the smiles and laughs when Fever show up to a game, having fun with their outfits, laughing at interviews. These are NOT people who hate their job lol.
They are the rock band Fever. Coming soon to a stadium near you.
Michael Jordan had an impressive rookie season in 1984-85, averaging 28.2 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 5.9 assists over 82 games. His performance earned him a spot in the All-Star game and the Rookie of the Year award.
In contrast, Kobe Bryant averaged 7.6 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game during his rookie season in 1996-97.
LeBron James, in his rookie season, averaged 20.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 5.9 assists, which also earned him the Rookie of the Year award.
Sheryl Swoopes, during her rookie season, averaged 7.1 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game.
Caitlin Clark, in her rookie season, posted impressive stats with 19.5 points, 8.4 assists, and 5.7 rebounds per game.
When comparing Sheryl Swoopes and Caitlin Clark, Swoopes only had one season where she averaged more points per game (PPG) than Clark, three seasons with more rebounds per game (RPG), and zero seasons with more assists per game (APG). It appears that Swoopes' recent claims may be an attempt to stay relevant.
While I don't believe Caitlin Clark meets the traditional criteria for MVP yet she undoubtedly stands out as the Most Valuable Person to the League.
"...the outside world was really trying to get inside this building, we just didn't let it."
Wheeler knows whats up.
Swoopes is jealous. Caitlyns season better than Swoops
Absolutely love wheeler. I enjoy watching the fever games even more due to Wheeler’s enthusiasm and cheerleading and just pumping everybody up… The team and the crowd. She absolutely cracks me up most the time. She is definitely a leader on this team.
I think Erica Wheeler is a really cool lady! She is someone special who is a real team player.
Exactly. Thank you. Now let’s play ball and enjoy the game.
EW is a major asset to the team
Dribbles in circles?
ABSOLUTELY 💯💯💯💯💯👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Erica Wheeler stepping up-that's leadership, big respect girl!
Swoopes would make a perfect soap opera gossip columnist. You go Eric Wheeler! Love how you're such a bubbly person and an asset to your team mates!
I love Wheeler! She has been a fan of CC since her college days. Also since day 1 she has had CC’s back. She was also the first person to to welcome CC to the Fever, and even had her jeweler make CC a necklace made with hella bling to match the one she always wears. Erica is amazing and has always respected CC’s ability.
So thrilled Erica Wheeler will have the opportunity to play in the playoffs! Looks like she is having a blast this season!
LOVE it. Swooped is too old to be a HATER, but that's exactly what she is!!
Swoops need just shut her dam mouth and let the new generation play ball.. All she does is try to stir up drama SMH
ERICA !!!! Respect!!!
Clark should Sue swoopes for defamation.
Fever players are actually getting a lot of love from fans. I saw a clip of Dantas getting asked for an autograph from a fan. I'm sure a lot of them a getting more attention as well.
CC is earning her respect because of the on and off court dedication to building the league for all of the women now and in future and giving her time for the kids
Why is Swoops even given a platform to continue this nonsense !
Go CC and Fever !!!
Wheeler has really grown on me as of late. You can tell she a good teammate!
Wheeler gets it - that’s veteran-rookie stuff: Teaching control and paying mutual respect.
Angel is here for the clicks. Well said.
I just commented on the quality of Fever interviews on another channel (sorry). Wheeler knocked it out of the park. Great interview.
Clark is here for the wins. And the BBalls that sell out. And for the Swooshes. And for the Fever. She is here to build a basketball dynasty. And she is well on her way.
Angel is here to build the Angel dynasty. I'm sure there will be an Angel Barbie. She will get a cut. Angel will be a big name celebrity. But she is not interested in building it on bball. She is interested in a clothing/toy/merch dynasty. I just don't respect her as an athlete because she is the Andre Agassi of balling. He was more about image than performance.
Great video Jon!! Before the Olympic break, it felt like they weren't passing to Caitlin while she continued to feed them the ball.Sh*t got real after an actual break with friends/teammates, got caught up on some sleep, got to know each of her teammates as they did with her, and holy sh*t, look what happened to the league once Caitlin and her team started playing as a team, not afraid to make passes to anyone, and just a bunch of young women having fun with what they do. I hope they get just a little bit serious during the playoffs because I can't wait to see how the Fever does. Caitlin has been known to pull out one or two rabbits out of a hat when it came to crunch time, look at the video against Mich. State in Iowa as Iowa struggled to get the ball in, with only 5 seconds to spare, and she shot it "from the beak". If you've seen the Tigerhawk in the center of Carver Hawkeye arena, you know that it was more than "from the logo", by a number of feet, and while they struggled to get her the ball, they finally did, and that took care of Michigan State. At the end of the B1G tournament vs. Indiana, Iowa was inbounding with 1.1 on the clock if I remember correctly, and as soon as that ball came to her, she had 2 bodies to get behind and while the refs had to recheck to see if she got the ball off in time, (shot clock issue), they determined that she did get it in and Iowa won. I can't remember if one of those was in '23, or '24, but the videos are on here. Christie Sides needs to look at game film to know what her point guard can do under pressure.
Swoope the OG said it....Old and Grumpy....
Swoopes goes from respected basketball legend to race baiter has been. Sad.
I am a huge Erica Wheeler fan. Looking back, she was being asked to change and probably just wasn't sure what, why or how.
But there was one time where CC was angry on the bench and Erica slid a towel up over her mouth to conceal what she was saying, but not shutting her up. Deep move at the exact right time, Erica. For me, that is my Fever IQ Play of the Year.
Her defense is pesky, which in this league shuts down two thirds of the shooters. And how many times has she hit back to back buckets at the worst time for their opponent? I am very glad she is on the Fever. :)
Dam Erica did that very professional response
Caitlin has even made Sheryl Swoopes a household name. She needs to give Caitlin 10%. 😂
Love me some EricaWheeler!
Thank you Erica!!!!
Ditch the witch who wants out
I actually fear for Reese and the possibility she might hurt herself because she is totally mental!
@@ASurvivor1 We're talking about THE FEVER! Don't care what crazy things Reese might do, she's not the problem for anyone now.
AKA NaLyssa Smith
Being dominant does not mean only a high scoring number. Bird and Magic dominated a lot of the games even without scoring. During their time, Alex English was a high scoring and unstoppable forward but nobody said he was a dominating player.
Is Catlin doing what Magic and Bird is doing as far as dominant is concerned? I agree with your statement that dominant is not all about numbers.
@@choosenone20901 She makes her better. She made her team better and in one fell swoop is going to the playoffs after 8 tears being a cellardweller. What more could you ask from her?
@rap3208 That's not dominant. That's being an impact player. I get it. I put money on the Fever every night and have been following Catlin since her freshman year. But dominant is not a word we should give every good to great athlete. Dominant is what Catlin did her last 2 college seasons. This year is a real good year, where the coach finally utilized her skill set to make her teammates able to play better with her, which caused the team to be more effective in winning games.
For Catlin to be dominant, these are the things she would ha e to improve and show. The ability to create her own shot at will, get to her spots at will, orchestrate the offensive with only allowing 3-4 turnover per game. And either become a better on the ball defender or a team defender. She has very low defensive IQ, but that's not too much of a concern if her turnovers and decision making improves.
@@choosenone20901 Dominant is affecting the whole game. Scoring high is just that...scoring, it is not dominant especially if you lost and keep losing. It is like you are only doing that for your stats. The aim of playing the game is to win, not have the highest score in the game.
Any team will be happy having you the highest scores if they beat you. The celtics didn't really think much for years of the Jordan led chicago bulls, because at the end of the game, they knew that they will be the winner. they are happy to have Jordan have the accolades of having the highest score. Losing is not being dominant.
GOOD FOR ERICA !!
Sheryl’s credibility is going down! 🙌🏼💯‼️
She never had any
@@kathyshea2444 😂😂
Hey there Liquidator, following you all the way from Buff..love your site! Keep shaking the haters off ! lol
Man if they pulled up swoops rookie record that would shut her up
Most people by now see Sheryl Swoops for what she is. For whatever reason, Swoops always finds a way to get a dig in for CC whenever she can whether when she was in college or in the pros. In other words, a hating queen.
It amazes me she has a WNBA branded podcast
CC FANS, ATTENTION: Please, get to someone who can reach Caitlin and let's somehow give her a CO-MVP trophy/award because it is highly likely the bigoted prejudice sports media want to piss on her and wont give her the earned award. We need to make one, a nice and valuable one, one NOT called "Fan" anything, but something like "The Other WNBA MVP 2024" or something to this effect. We can not allow the prejudice media to piss on CC. Aja will get it because she was promised it even before this season started and these women will not admit their wrongs. LET'S SOMEHOW MAKE AND GIVE CAITLIN THIS AWARD.
Clark has just dominated swoops in stats....and her mind...FACT!!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I haven't followed the WNBA for years. Why? Because in 2003 the Miracle moved to Connecticut because attendence was so poor that the DeVoss family had no desire to keep the team in Orlando. The team literally only lasted from 1999-2002 because nobody was showing up for the games. I had never heard of Caitlin Clark until she showed up in my feed. What impresses me the most about her is her ability to read the floor and create scoring opportunities for her teammates. She has single handedly rekindled my interest un the sport of basketball.
I love the supportive comments from Erica. She is a great vet and leader to have on this young team. I think Sheryl is confused. Sounds like she is talking about another chaotic locker room? 😊😅
This team is dangerous.
Swoopes is .....say it with me ...RACIST !!!!
Sheryl literally just says things to say things, and some people actually believe her. She doesn't know anything about their "locker room". And I absolutely love Wheeler. You can see on the court that they all have a bond. Sheryl hates CC so much that she makes stuff up in her head and people are allowing her to slander people. The WNBA needs to cut ties with Sheryl Swoopes and that other woman who claimed that CC fans are r@cists because of some trolls pretending to be CC fans. Also, I've never seen any proof to what any of them are saying either. These baseless claims need to stop unless people start providing proof. I don't believe that any "CC fans" followed Angel Reese home and there's no police report. That is just a lie. I've seen more r@cism and horrible things from Angel Reese fans and WNBA players than CC fans.
Erica Wheeler would be a great teammate.
Haven’t seen your channel before but you give good insight, make good points and have energy. If I had any constructive criticism it would be to increase the quality of your microphone and slow down your sentences. Can’t wait for your success!
Everyone needs to stop talking about Sheryl Swoopes. Leave her to stew in her own toxic little world. She has chosen her legacy, and we should leave her to it. She’s made her bed. Let her lay in it. Alone.
She isn't here to dominate! She's here to help her team WIN! That's what makes her better than all the other rookies. Everything else is BONUS!!!
CC is only after 1 goal and I always believed in her.
If CC wins the title people are gonna be on suicide watch…
No. 1 swoopy Reese
😂😂😂
All respect to Wheeler. This shows her character.
Didn’t like Wheeler at the start of the season, but after watching CC all season- she’s my favorite player in the fever 😂
She’s hilarious, plays well with CC and is a dawg
I love her❤
Erica Wheeler: "C C C'😂😂😂..love this girl❤....the fever tram came so far....don't worry about the haters, your fans are behind you with our hearts and God all the way. 😊😊😊
What I find hilarious is this league is finally getting top interest. Why do some players and analysts look at the negative, the MONEY TRAIN is in the station everybody get on board. Don’t knock it down.
Caitlin Clark is going to make a Generational Money Change to the WNBA, Especially for the Players to the left and right of her.
These “gate keepers” are pissed because CC Breaks the mold. She worked harder than all the old hands did. It’s a new day a new week a new year. If you aren’t constantly working on your trade your craft your Game, then someone younger and hungrier will come by and take your spot.
Wheeler is a good teammate and obviously her and CC have become friends.
Good for her team mate.
Looks like people including Caitlin’s Fever teammates are shaking the hater’s off.
Long over due
Swoopes wants attention. Stop giving it to her. Tired of hearing what she thinks when everyone knows it is BS.
I feel the same way ..sick of hearing her pathetic name
Man! Of course I liked your post, but also wanted to congratulate you on it because it was well thought out and to the point.
Fever don't let outside noise ruin yall's team.They're hating cause yall ballin
THEY is def gonna go to the second round!
I hope so, just to see the viewer numbers. Lol.
Swoopes needs to take lessons from the Fever Team and stop being a hater. Fever Team United!!
Jon, you're a clever guy to feature some of your posters' best comments. It's a great way to build engagement and grow your channel. Great video on Erica Wheeler stepping up and being a team leader. She can still quality hoop when she gets her minutes, but her veteran presence, as you say, is worth as much or more as her points and assists. I'd like to see Kelsey Mitchell, a near super-star herself and also a Fever veteran, also step up and shoot this false narrative down. But maybe she's protecting her marketability across the league and I also can understand that. Kelsey's big smile and on-court rapport with Caitlin is enough to dispel Swoopes' rumors of lockerroom poison.
Swoopes is a fuel
Methane is a gas
Right Sheryl. A team that has gone from 13-27 in 2023 to 20-19 this season (and if they win tonight will be 21-19) has a locker room in disarray because of Caitlin Clark.
All these videos are wondering why Swoopes don't like Caitlin. The answer is simple. She wanted Angel Reese to be that person, and she's not. The reason I know this is because no matter what, she says she can't deny the numbers, and the numbers favor Clark instead of Reese. Also, it's possible she's jealous that Catlin is breaking records. Still, it's just my opinion from what I observe.
Yu should not discount the assist because every assist will result a 2 points to the team! While every rebound will not mean an automatic 2 points for the team. So comparing CC actual impact in scoring is 40 point every game (24 point + 8 assist X 2 = 16 points)
Caitlin should challenge swoopes to a swimming contest!?!?🤷🏼♂️😍
Everyone agrees that Swoops is an iconic WNBA HOF player. her career average stats: 15 pts, 5 rebounds, 3 assists. Was she dominant?
She was as a coach...forcibly so. :)
The numbers don’t look like it. Maybe she should have retired sooner and her stats might look better. 😂
Swoop didn't ever hear...
If you don't have anything good to say DON'T SAY NOTHING...
CC ROOKIE MVP of the year
.Swoop did not get any attention back in her day..l didn't know her till Caitlin Clark came and made noise in the basketball world.
When swoopes shows such hate she should step down or be canned.
Swoopes should've been fired months ago. This is ridiculous.