Aces Show Caitlin Clark Love!
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- Robin discusses the respect shown by Kelsey Plum and Jackie Young of the Las Vegas Aces toward Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark.
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Jackie Young gained my utmost respect when she tied her shoes when CC did such sportsmanship and respect for CC AND the game.
Agreed. That was such a class act.
Loved this!
agree ❤
Me too!!! Absolute class 😘
You gotta give it to CC too that when Kah Copper jawed at her when CC protected the ball from hitting her head- she held her cool. And Kah even came back and apologized in the next dead ball. CC really does respect the other players- and it’s the players buying into the media madness that has prevented the vets from getting on board up to this point. And that’s not CC’s fault. She’s showing respect and paying her dues. She’s just trying to play.
It was nice to see both teams showing kindness and respect to eachother!!
"A rising tide lifts all boats."
Caitlin is that tide.
CC is the snowstorm that everyone is told to prepare for but then it's not even enough to bring out the shovels. 13pts? Underwhelming
@@annajordan243 So far.
@@PardonMyPresence If that was all she brings to game was shooting you might be right. As a rookie she is in first or second place for Assists and 3's. She draws double teams that open up her team mates You just sound like a hater.
@@PardonMyPresence She got a double double that night AND she was the one who rallied the rest of the team and kept a 2 point game for the first 3 quarters, but the girl can't do everything herself.
If they'd protect her, she'd be shooting 3's all day.
@@annajordan243 Yeah, she's the lifeboat. LOL Like the Coast Guard, she's rescuing franchises.
Again....THANK YOU for the positive video!! Many of us appreciate it.
YES! One, I was hoping it would get to this and Two, it is great to see it being played up. Keep the positive vids/vibes coming. CC #BabyGoat
Jackie Young, is quiet but she is polite.
She, wants to show respect to everybody. Not, just to the vets.
And, she is a nice person.
I liked Jackie Young the 1st time I saw her play vs Fever in their 1st meeting. She has a complete game.
You don't know her😂😂
I agree. Very classy by the Mercury and Aces but that move by Young yesterday was one of the classiest vet moves I have ever seen!
She took the hazing like a big girl, Clark has earned their respect 🫡
Her fans don’t smh. Stop babying her
Im.A fan and don't want anyone babying her.but the abuse she took bordered on assault and battery! It was ridiculous..even NBA guys spoke out about it.
I am a Caitlin fan and we don’t expect babying her but no attacking her . About time people give her the respect that she deserves and have earned.
We need Sudes to respect her and give her the encouragement and support that she needs and deserves.
@@1Ggirl1959the NBA hypocrites that made excuses for Draymond Green? Their credibility is nothing. In you get hit in any sport and mumble assault and battery, you will definitely find yourself out of the league. None of those NBA players would dare say they were assaulted and battered. If its because they're women then we need to stop comparing NBA to WNBA cause that ain't it.
She received the same challenges as Angel Reese from the league but only Angel Reese is persevering. CC is just coasting with 13 pts.
The Aces were definitely a class act with CC last night in Las Vegas~
Clark has to win y’all are calling her the goat
@@darkenergy361someone say something?
I think it has more to do with Kate Martin talking about CC to her Aces teammates. They see her as a person and not just the hype.
I don't think that is the reason. I think it was the statement that Caitlin made about not getting in-game advice from vets and the look on her face when she said it.
I totally agree.
@@malebovinemanureThat comment struck me too. It was the 1st time I felt real hurt coming from CC & really felt 4 her. Some of the oth crap has course bothered me, but as CC has said, "It is, what it was," & come w/ being a rookie. But Its bothered &
shocked me, how some in the media have accused her of 'playing the victim' in that moment. 1st of all, they directly asked her the spec question about vets & advice she received!!! CC has ever ONLY answered their questions & hasn't said anything really. She's taken everything on the chin. She has downplayed any foul done her making it better than what it is. And even when asked this question, she still answered it briefly.
I definitely hope u're right!!! I do believe that the majority of fans genuinely want 2 root for the whole WNBA!!! There are some sadly who will always breed nastiness. CC has been wise in that she's kept off of social media as much as she can.
I definitely think that’s part of the reason. They love Kate clearly amd Caitlin is her best friend and Kate is able to make sure they know that Caitlin isn’t some self absorbed snob and that she respects them and how good they are and just wants to help elevate the league. Also I think that great players and teams are secure enough in themselves and their abilities and see playing Clark as a opportunity to get more eyes on the game and themselves so they can show off their own abilities.
I have definitely thought about Kate's influence on the Aces. Kate is so genuinely straight shooting, and she has been super direct about her love and respect for CC. She is a pipeline of love from the Aces to CC. Kate is another great model of how two sides can come together.
Clark's under an unusal amount of pressure. The thing is she didn't show up making any claims, the kid's been humble from the beginning. Her confidence has taken a hit, and she's not getting the same help others do finding clean shots. Bottom line is, most people don't appreciate her next level passing, and she's going to have to figure out a way to start putting the ball in the cup on her own. I'd like to see 25+ a game and 6-10 assists.
Part jealousy, part "show me". The haters will hate, but she's earned most vets respect.
i think it was more that CC was a massive disruption to an ecosystem. No matter how poorly the WNBA had done financially, it was a settled ecosystem. CC created massive uncertainty. But now most of them see that they're all on the same side.
@@Quandryification nope. They were chilled by Taurasi’s comments going viral and the white backlash that ensued.
@@a2knyc CLARK STUNK UP THE JOINT AGAIN LOL
Clark has to beat them. Y’all are calling her the goat.
The vets don’t like that girl lol the vets actually like Reese and Cordosa! Clark’s fans just bully the vets into shaking her hand by harassing them in their comments on social media 😂😂 that girl is not likable simply bc of her fanbase! Blame yourselves!
I'm new to the WNBA and I really disliked Taurasi for her early remarks. Today however I really respect Taurasi.
Its so great to see game recognizing game.
Mad props to Taurasi
Yes, if you see what she said in context, she wasn’t dissing CC. Who in their right mind thinks that a rookie won’t have their challenges move up to the next level no matter how good they are?
@@doplinger1 Some of these people just wanted to read negativity in people comments that were nothing but honest.
@@mezzb Clark has blown by plenty of quick defenders, no one else in the league has dealt with the degree of coverage as Caitlin. She just keeps adjusting.
I love that the veterans are finally showing her kindness. Jackie Young’s move was top-notch! I didn’t know Jackie Young until this game and now I’m a fan. Doesn’t cost anything to be kind to the new players.
That doesn't happen in the NBA which is why the leagues shouldn't be compared
What do you mean by 'the veterans are FINALLY showing her kindness?' In what way were they not kind before? Do you think DT stating the FACTS about how difficult it is to transition from college to the WNBA was UNKIND? I am a BIG fan of CC but I am sooooo fed up of you toxic kinds of fans. STEUPS!
Jackie Young displayed a nice gesture towards CC the 1st time they met this year. It just went unnoticed.
@@aliciamcdonald7105 I’m sorry you are soooo fed up with toxic kinds of fans.
@@AZGAGirl THANKS MUCH! You all need to do something better with you all selves.
Stokes and Wilson both helped her up at times, too. It seems like she has earned their respect by not complaining in the media and just playing hard.
Yes, it was nice to see Aja help CC up off the floor.
The Aces were very classy.
And the reality is that's ALL the majority of CC's fans want 2c!!! Not saying that's all of her fans. It serves to DRAWS US MORE into the WNBA w/ seeing her treated w/ respect by the vets for NOT just their amazing game, skills & achievements but for their all around character & great sportsmanship!!!
It's very similar as we've watched the connections that built in the past # wks & games w/ CC & Kelsey Mitchell, Aliyah Boston & Smith, Wheeler as they've really grown & developed & has become more obvious in their play on the team!!!
RESPECT!!!!
and CC helped up A'ja. there was a lot of that going around. When Plum went down on the sideline, both teams came to make sure she was ok.
@@tammyboon6259but we gotta stop comparing WNBA to NBA because the men not helping the ops up.
I'll bet some of these vets would love to be on the receiving end of some of those dimes from CC! When she's not hitting 3s, I'm loving the passes...amazing is right!
The vet's have respect for someone who does not whine or complain.
Caitlin took all of it and stood the course.
This earns her place in the league with those that came before her.
this. they figured out it was the media and the social media agitators, not CC. and they get why fans love her.
@@a2knycVery true.
CC knew should had to stop the whining she did in her college days. In college it was exhausting.
@@mikeronald3812 Interesting, so she learned or received good advice before entering the WNBA then?
agreed - she has survived the 'hazing' - the vets c what she brings n doesn't look to blame anybody or whine
This is a good start for the league..first, with Taurasi and Griner which was witnessed by millions; then, at this game..showmanship displayed by Aces star players. I think now they realized this is for the benefit of all of them and their league, hope it keeps going//
Spot on
Conrodary and sportsmanship is vital to this survival
Plus I like seeing it
Vegas earned my respect
They are a class organization less by a hall of Fame coach
Yep...respect the goose that lays the golden egg.
Especially when she's earned it legitimately.
I understand their previous perception. I feel like all the goat vets were like: "Why her, why now? Why not me?" And then they truly saw her play. Not film. In the trenches. And they couldn't deny it any longer. Well except for taurasi being like "when I think about her, I think about what she does for her team." Not what CC has done for the sport of basketball.
It is too bad how the Season started. It's been shown how some the NBA basketball players would talk about & treat while rookie player off the court & how different it was than on the court playing competitively!!! There was stark contrast between them & how CC was talked about. I do think the majority of the fans want to see this more, vets embracing the rookies etc.
I didn't catch what Jackie Young did, tying her shoe and checking to see if Clark was ok! That was so sweet! Hopefully acts of kindness and love will spread through out the WNBA!!❤❤❤❤❤
And throughout fandom? Kate Martin said that CC wants to change the world. We could all help.
I like Jackie Young!!
You could see her looking at Caitlin, the whole time she bent over & tied her shoe!! Yes, I think it could have been intentional!
That was cute!! The rookie mimics the Vet, tying her shoe!
Young gave Clark advice in a subtle way, and Clark took it!!
I'm sure the Vets are watching Everything about Clark, including her interviews.
Maybe they thought "hey, maybe this girl hasn't come in this league to think she can just take over"! (When Clark made the Vet advice comment).
So you were there you people are delusion.
@@bobby12348 Did I say I was there???
My maybe I was!!
It's Not hard to see Jackie's eyes, if you watch them/ her in the Video. Duh
I think when the Reporter asked CAITLIN “What is the best Advise if any from a Player She has been given ?” and CAITLIN said “I get NONE, I wish.” This probably got some WNBA Players to realize CAITLIN would Enjoy any Advise from WNBA Players.
And he specifically said "Vet player"!!! I've seen it a few times. The question could've been any more direct than it was.
I really agree with you. They must have felt like shit, when she said that.
Maybe it was just a matter of time for players to get past their own prejudice to open their eyes and hearts to the fact that there is absolutely no reason not to respect, encourage, and appreciate Caitlin Clark. On and off the court she brings nothing but shine to the WNBA and all the players in it. It is SO good to see players and vets step up and show a little kindness and respect, yet play their best basketball against her. Honestly, this makes me respect these players and the WNBA even more. It's exactly the kind of sportsmanship this league needs.
Kelsey Plumb embrace was cool she talks most trash about how Aces sold out before she did not include how the Arena sold out 20 K plus in a couple days for one reason to see Allstar CC. I think playing in Allstar game will help interacting with vets it will be good for her
That is not true. If you are going to state things be factual. KP was indeed correct. It has been sold out at the home stadium. THEN they moved it. And that was not 20K that was 8K. Geezus, yall kill me
@@shonp3761 20 K sold out your flaming wrong facts
perfect analysis. it was apparent even before the game started that the Aces as a team were showing love to CC and the fever. Someone new came to the league, and there was a lot of uncertainty. But now the vets realize that they're all on the same side with CC.
How Great would that be if the ALL-STAR TEAM Beats the OLYMPIC TEAM :)
I don’t see that happening, but who knows?
@@TheSentry66Yea, I agree, I don't see that happening as well!!! Hopefully it will be great game to watch!!!!!
2 people in this thread think in reality
@@geronimopratt7976 Make that THREE. Just like I did not see the Fever winning last night's game against the ACES. Some people just living in la la land.
YEAH YOU RIGHT......DIANA IS THE MAFFIA DON BOSS OF WNBA I GUESS! SHE GAVE THE OK TO THE LEAGUE!
So be it. Clark got her due.
Vegas has incredible talent and solid coaching. Liberty and Aces are another level in the league. Sun also very good, very good.
The Aces are a really good team.A'ja is a beast. Is there anything she can't do? Defend, score under the basket, even shoot the 3. And you gotta love Kelsey Plum. What a competitor.. She's like the Energizer bunny..
KP has a motor for sure and her stop to full speed is so quick
I now see the physical condition these players are in wow CC has got to hit the weights
Aces are a better team. Whole team.
Definitly not thugs play like Chicago except Stokes at 1/2 court takedown.
This video wasn't about aja. But ok. 🤷
It's about time.
Give Caitlin her well deserved flowers. Nobody has to crown her MVP, but at the very least, be fair to her. She is the standard of sportswomanship.
Well said!!! Cause I do think some of CC's fans lose ALL credibility when they say CC is the best Women Basketball player in the WNBA right now. Plus true fans of a sport want to c a great competitive game w/ players playing hard!!! It's the oth flagrant stuff that makes it come enjoyable to watch.
@@tammyboon6259 I agree. Not yet. She still needs to be seasoned (no pun intended). But she has the potential to be great.
It’s still called sportsmanship. We are mankind not womankind… this is like when that moron in congress finished his prayer with ‘amen and awoman’ 😂
Respect is earned and she’s earning it . That’s all everybody wanted.
@@niecyxTM Yeah, but she never "earned" the disrespect being handed to her as a 22 year old young woman in the first few weeks of her career.
Aces are the class of the WNBA Is why. Becky Hammond has assembled a group of high quality players of good character. They are very picky about who is allowed in their locker room. Also, Taurasi took a lot of heat for what she said about CC22 coming into the league. She didn’t say it to be malicious. She was keeping it real. Taurasi is a titan of the game yet she met her heir apparent with a big smile and a hug. They were even joking around during the game. After the game DT showered her with compliments even though her team lost.
Well, Taurasi created the energy before Clark was even drafted. It's only fitting that she should be the one to set it right.
She told the truth
@@par1crO31I don't disagree
but it's how she came across!!! Some sports Media shows have played side by side comments made by NBA vets when certain rookies were drafted, it is DRASTICALLY DIFFERENT than how D.T came off!!!!!
Aces and Fever players were helping each other up after play was over. Great sportsmanship by both teams unlike the Chicago Sky. The Aces are a great team. The Fever may get there in a few years if they get the right players.
Ohh please give us a break and leave Chicago out of this. What did Chicago sky do? Pls tell me what they did and how it affects this video?
@@boysboys4425 😭
Hahahah it's not the opposite team to help you up...hahahahah Clark cult forever reaching
@@ReneLuis-ge7df it's pathetic and becoming so boring. What's so special or not so special if your opponent does not help you up. It's a competition for crying out loud so suck it up. If you want to compare Fever ve Sky why didn't the Fever players go about helping Sky players up or it's the duty of all Fever opponents to help Fever players up when they beat Fever but not the other way when Fever wins. Hypocrites who are always looking for any opportunity to speak I'll of their Star's opponents. Slither away like the snakes you are with you salty tears.
The Aces were already the ppl who would act like they did for their game. They are super classy. I'm here for it. My favorite team not because they win and hoop. Because the type of sportsmanship they bring to the W. ❤️
CC is halfway through the season and playing well, learning the ropes , setting records, showing respect to the vets. She's done all that was asked of her and more, so yeah she's earned respect.
Aces want her on their team lol. Won't be surprised if A'ja storms the front office and demands a 4 year plan to snatch Caitlin away from the Fever. And they have the perfect bait. CC's BFF.
So good to see the love. Now I might watch the women’s Olympic basketball. Let’s the drama stop and the games begin.
I agree with one of the commentators, who wrote “Diana Tarasi is the Don of the WNBA.” A head nod from Tarasi was a green light for the rest of the league concerning Caitlin😊.
nah....
@@onipepperonni2088 NAH indeed. Diana does not dictate to ANYONE but her team mates most likely. She definitely CAN'T dictate to the Aces, especially Aja.
Thank you for showing the kindness.
When you have probably the most competitive player in the league in Diana Taurasi giving Clark love, it definitely makes it harder for other players to justify being so harsh to Clark.
Kelsey Plum is what CC fans want CC to become offensively...
So glad to see it. She’s earned their respect. She’s elevating the league too
I loved.this game. No one expected.Fever.to.win. but it was a good basketball game without thuggary! Go Aces. go Fever!
Right on ALL ACCOUNTS!!!!
There was never thuggery, just people wanting them to not be so much like the NBA while constantly being compared to the NBA
It's nice to see but I don't think they had any choice. Caitlin's fan base is massive. People come from other countries to watch her play. Iowa fans are very loyal and travel really well. We don't really have any professional teams so the college teams get the attention. You just can't stop CC. She's faced this her whole life. Iowa girls are tough. I know. I have three sisters.
But it's a start!!! It will help them & actually benefit them though in the long run!!! I think for most of us CC's fans we noticed when there was an apparent shift in how Aliyah Boston & Kelsey Mitchell were playing & connecting on & off the court!!! And it's how we've gotten to known them!!! And now have seen a start w/ some of the vets. {However, w/ the Olympics, if I'm honest, I still have 0 desire to watch Women's Basketball!!! 🏀 }
They know the fans are trailer park fans most of them. It's not her fault she has delusion fans😂😂
@@tammyboon6259Boston was number 3 in college.
Maybe the players are learning
They said CC has to earn respect it not given
That the same goes for them
They have to earn the respect of spectators and sponsors
This is to play the game not the person and respect will be earnt
All the public wants to see is quality fare sport so they can support several players
A watered down league. We definitely can't compare it to the NBA now. Steph would never help Dame get up off the floor after a foul. NBA just don't do stuff like that.
She going to be totally accepted after the all-star break. The top players will get a chance to spend time with her in a friendly environment. Especially in practice
So hoping that! It's hard to hate up close.
I’m glad you pointed this out as I noticed it too. It seems like vets as Caitlin said haven’t given her any advise. She seems very lonely. Maybe the aces caught wind of it or have seen the way she has been treated, it was so nice to see my team (the aces) show the utmost professionalism and sportsmanship to the visiting fever and Clark. Makes me proud to be a fan honestly. But plum had a similar start as Caitlin did so I can 100% see why Kelsey has a soft spot for her. It doesn’t even need to be a “soft spot” tho. She’s a human being. That deserves basic respect and they get it. Good job LV ACES❤
They llove playing in front of 18,000 spectators, selling merchandise, being on TV, flying charter.. make no mistake,...it is because of Clark. If the league embraces her and gets on board they have a shot of being a respectable league and not the shit show it has been foe the last 15 years. She will improve EVERYTHING!
Naw racist Clark fans are toxic...they don't like black wokeness or lesbians
I thinks its Great for her and Women's sports in General
Diana and Britney broke this down on Sunday and now it looks like some of the drama can subside and just play some hoops!
Really appreciate DT saying what she did about Cc
Man... imagine if Fever tanked this year, then get Paige next year. That trio of Boston, Clarke and Bueckers would be an absolute thrill to watch!
Thanks for mentioning this. Thank you for pointing out this positive change. Watching this game makes me want to watch more of the WNBA. They were very kind. Let’s face it, we’re all tired of the fighting we see every day in our lives. We just want to watch something that is entertaining and exhibits common decency.
Can the fans cut all the unnecessary hate and disrespect towards the vets now?
?
and the veteran fans stop the CC hate.
You all are like bullies … you are anti-other, anti-wnba and venomous (bullies) in your posts and then when people start responding to all that vitriol, you all claim that you are being hated on and buckle down … … I have found it embarrassing… so, on that, per the original post: can we’ll please just move on from that - use CC as an example of how to be diplomatic and rise above the hate. Really enjoying the overall evolution of the Fever team and seeing the WNBA greats in general … … Signed, an Iowa native/grad and newbie Fever fan.
I am a CC fan & I have been embarrassed & little horrified seeing some of the hateful things said about some players. I never comment cause I'm not on Twitter. I've never have been for this kind of reason!!! Sadly some of these fans, I don't know, if they'll ever change?!?!
@@tammyboon6259 Sadly I think some of their agendas extend way way way beyond anything about CC. Deeply entrenched stuff there, sadly.
Vets realized the CC's popularity bringing in ATTENDANCE and VIEWERSHIP to the WNBA. The VETS are riding CC's surfboard, not just out of respect, but also to at "least get a part of her fan base to watch their games". Aside from that, VETS realizes CC's resilience, humility, unselfishness and love for the fun of playing basketball
That's why it's STILL insane that CC is NOT on the Olympics team!!!! I still won't be watching the Womens Basketball during it. I just have 0 desire!!! They got what they wanted!!!
@@tammyboon6259when you can realize that team USA is an entity outside of the WNBA, then your blood pressure will cease. No matter how upset you get this is a fact. Look at it like some of the women work for 2 different employers. Which is exactly whats going on. During the Olympic tryouts CC was in the tournament. None of the tournament girls could tryout because they were playing. I know you want them to make exceptions, but that's where unfairness comes into play. Why set rules if you just gonna throw them aside to do what you want? Rules always have to be equal, favors can go to the pushed.
DT was talking in Spanish saying great things of CC, so proud of her and Brittney too, Caitlin has had so many people being ugly. Enough is enough, move on people please.
Yeah, the words & sentiments were more beautiful & praising than they translate into English.
Yeah in Spanish she said it more beautifully and was more embracing!
I AGREE!!!! After the DT love, the vets have realized millions are watching :)
Yeah I think it’s clear that it gains you popularity points with her fanbase if you’re respectful and don’t act bitter or jealous. Nobody wants people to bow down to her.. people just want other players to show her the same respect she gives them. For some reason Angel just doesn’t get that. Even Chennedy Carter kinda figured that out but not Angel. I’m excited to see Caitlin and Angel on the all star team together though.. I think their playing styles might compliment each other!
I've been saying for the past few weeks that the worst thing that CC's fan could do was to boycott watching the WNBA games when 1 fan suggested this!!!! It was ludicrous to me, b/c I KNEW the best accountability was how many eyeballs 👀 were on the game!!!!
@@Zarab923Reese is not going to like Clark when her boyfriend and brother were literally liking racist tweets about her. Also, Clark’s fanbase consists of ppl in Reese comments calling her a thug and other racist slurs. I wouldn’t like Clark either when all of these things are done to Reese in defense of Clark.
The Aces are so good, that team has been respectful toward the Fever and CC. They do play 2-3 defenders on CC all the time and she makes great passes because she can’t shoot with 2-3 of her own players wide open, but her team can’t make the wide open shots like the Aces do. Tough situation to be on a loosing team her rookie year.
I agree. 2 games now I’ve seen them respect her and not try to “haze the rookie”
Now lets enjoy these players and what they bring to the game. These rooks are earning their respect across the board. I love to see the support these vets are starting to show towards the rooks and the encouragement they show on the court especially. They're finally getting to a place where they can respect one another. All of these women are giving their all and to see the vets giving love and praise shows growth and muturity. Its not perfect but I've noticed the difference. CC is a great player and so is Reese and what they bring to the W is amazing. I love them both and want to see them prosper. I am excited to see th two rooks on the same team in the All-Star game.
The Aces love Kate Martin. Caitlin is her best friend. They're not going to be rude to Caitlin. A lot of things were manufactured from the media before this. A'ja and Becky do not hate Caitlin Clark.
Game knows game!
The league, commissioner, the scheduling, coaches, media, players and even teammates did everything to take CC down a notch. She remain classy through out.
No other player gets the face guarding CC gets, or the blitzing that she gets and yet she still dominates the opposing coaches focus to force the ball out of her hands. The elite players know deep inside that what CC is doing despite the attention and focus on her, they can’t totally stop her from influencing the outcome of the game.
All great players earned the respect of her fellow great players by being who they are consistently! CC is not their to show everyone up, she's their to bring out the best in her fellow competitors. Win, lose, or draw its all about the love of the game, and the competition of the game for CC. And that attracts the fans, the players, the owners attention, which draws the fans money to the sport.
this guy actually needs to watch the entire interviews. TD back handed comets were hilarious
Jackie Young showed that she is simply trying to be a good person by doing what she did. Diana's show of respect towards Caitlin has certainly helped because lately, we're seeing more veterans around the league simply show her respect. Caitlin has taken her bumps, and like Diana said, Caitlin just keeps showing up. We saw Diana, Britney Griner (say what you will about her), Natasha Cloud, Kaliah (did I spell it correctly?) Copper, Kelsey Plum, Jackie Young, and even Aja Wilson show Clark some respect during the games. No one's saying they should kiss Caitlin's ass (I still see the comments from the haters AND the Stans alike), but we can all appreciate what Caitlin has brought to the league and her ability to carry herself, on and off the floor.
I have been noticing her teammates coming to help her more when she falls or faceplants into the goal post.
You missed the clip where A'ja pulled up CC from the floor after a play too. Guess when they started running and the insane quick accurate blind passes, an insane logo3, and rim runs opened eyes. Looked like they where tired from traveling/playing an couldn't keep it up, and fell apart in the 4th, since at end of 3rd, they where only 6 points below, that's some underdog game.
They were close ONLY because 1) Jackie Young herself was not having the best shooting game at least not by her vaunted standards 2) the Aces were not playing hard defense and 3) Aja had not fully got to cooking. Once the Aces turned it up on both ends the FEVER got DOUSED.
I think Martin being loved and respected in the Aces locker room helped a lot with softening up with Clark
No.
@@mezzb that makes no sense.. you don’t think that Kate was asked about her? What she is like? Or when ppl talk shit about her she doesn’t say “hey she really cool if you get to know her” as far as the hate.. probably more jealousy.. and that you can’t deny… if you do, you would sound silly
Because kate is Caitlin best friend and she always talk on Caitlin character very well
Not in the locker room
@@geronimopratt7976 what does that mean elaborate
Despite Caitlin's popularity (and well deserved), Diana Taurasi is still the pendulum by which the WNBA can positively grow. What I specifically mean by this is that Diana has always been "The Goat" (an elite basketball player) in this (WNBA) woman's league. She has always been honest and what she says, goes. So now with the Caitlin Clark affect, Diana has finally embraced Caitlin and after realizing she was Caitlin's idol growing up to begin with, things will only get better from here. Growing pains, albeit but the future is bright (very bright) for the WNBA. The love and respect shown by both Kelsey Plum and A'ja Wilson at the end of the game towards Caitlin solidfies my opinion! And to be quite honest, a lot of these girls shoot BETTER than the NBA players. Yes, I said it!!!!!
@user-yz5zp5vx4v Wilson said in her after game interview she felt the "VIBE was GOOD". CC is now a "member in good standing", DT "The BILLY GOAT" has accepted CC the "NANNY GOAT" into the family!! Hallelujah!!!
Can you put that jealous narrative to bed
The WNBA players need to put that narrative to rest, to their credit they seem to be doing that.
@@TheSentry66 why would they put a narrative they never created and that’s not true to rest
@@saturnteatreeexactly, the narrative is coming from the fans and then they act surprised when vets hug her and talk to her
@@par1crO31 there are numerous instances where players and coaches have been interviewed basically minimalizing CC's impact on the league. Look up Aja, DT, Reece and Coach Reeves comments on CC. Look in to the hard fouls CC has received from players in the league. Then pretend CC was your daughter and let me know how you would feel?
@@TheSentry66 Reese was body slammed the hardest coming into the league & nobody was accused of being jealous of Reese… no one put Alyssa Thomas on CNN like they did Reese for a flagrant 1 lol… CC is not above reproach or criticism especially when her defense can sometimes make her unplayable in the 4th … and everyone doesn’t have to baby CC to dispel a narrative created by the media and the CC fanbase
Just the fact that Plum scored over 30 points against the Fever shows respect, but it also shows what a champion can do. Go Aces!
Shows the poor Fever defense, but we knew this already
ABSOLUTELY!!! I never thot as a CC fan & now a fan of Aliyah Boston, Kelsey Mitchell in particular, watching the Fever play & grow that they'd beat the Aces!!! But overall I do believe most fans respect the combination of great athleticism & great character in an professional athlete!!! In all honesty, I probably have seen Kelsey Plum A LOT more in Sports Media prior to the WNBA starting this season than oth W player!!! It wldn't surprise me if new fans of the WNBA have known who Plum is first!!!
Plum is a guard, the Fever guards didn't guard her well
What? How does that show respect? You weird.
Blah blah blah. Sabrina shot 1-10 in 3 pointers the other night. Some days you have it, some days you don’t. Same with Plum. I’ve watched games she couldn’t hit anything.
All of a sudden the CC fans that swore A’ja was a demon are now saying something else?! It just shows how fickle minded they are, and how oblivious of whatever they claimed she said was
INDEED!
Agreed! DT shifted the tone of negativity against CC. It's a lot more fun to just watch basketball which is all I wanna do and skip all the nastiness or violence because so many of those files should be flagrant twos and so that people can get ejected from the game because somebody's gonna get hurt..
That was so good.
She was the new hot shot on the block so it made sense former olympians and all stars were sizing her up in games. This happens to all top draft picks it was just 10x more dramatic because she’s unprecedented levels of famous. She has spent enough time in the league though and players are familiar with her so the hazing is over
And there's some odd dynamics which includes Coaches & things that the NBA haven't experienced, I'm sorry!!! Some of this imo has been amplified
b/c it's women & not men. I will be very glad for the craziness to be done!!! But I do still think it was a mistake for CC to have been left off the Olympic team!!!
I guarantee you that what made the biggest difference was Clark distancing herself from the racist, homophobic people that follow her and asking those fans to respect all of the players in the W.
I've noticed that she was clear enough in that answer that she has not been asked that question again. I will say also, however, that it appears CC believes that actions speak louder than words. A person can say anything. She behaves without any hint of racism, homophobia or misogyny.
@@cathygregory3443 @SeshatPG82 Agreed and agreed.
@@cathygregory3443 Totally agree that Clark behaves as you stated but I also believe that words are actions and they matter. If you came in to work every day and customers called you racist, homophobic names, even though your coworker never did so and treated you respectfully, wouldn't it make a difference if that coworker said something to those customers and asked the customers to treat you respectfully as well? I would have much more respect for my coworker in that case.
@SeshatPG82 This is a moot point since she did speak. It's an extremely helpful thing to take appropriate responsibility, and CC has consistently taken responsibility for her own comportment. It's also helpful to know where the boundaries of your responsibility lie. It's been worrisome to me that she has been asked to have more power than she has. It has never been her job to fix the racism of another person. That's that person's job. When she did speak, it was to say that it was not ok for others to invoke her name in their racist rants. That's as far as she could go, because she cannot get inside another person and alter them. And if it took her a minute to articulate even to herself what she could indeed responsibly say, it's probably because she is just a person and is not God.
@@cathygregory3443 Nobody was asking Clark to "fix the racism of another person." Many of us just wanted her to distant herself from it, which she did. No, she's not god but she has a lot of eyes and ears on her and has influence. Tons of people, including all of the little kids out there in America heard Clark say "Treating every single woman in this league with the same amount of respect, I think, it's just a basic human thing that everybody should do."
I mean they kinda had to, they have Kate Martin on the team. I'm sure she was looking at how her teammates would treat Caitlin.
they will works things out...all athletes do
I don't watch WNBA for talent, I am interested in that only because of Catlyin Clark. Its her playing style its her personality That makes people like her. I dont care what people think, Cc is in a different level she is much faster phased than old players . When her team mates and COACH failing her doesn't matter even if she is MJ in a team like that. She can do everything alone, remind me of AI. If AI was not hated by the league and had a better team he would have won many rings. It doesn't make him a bad player , its the playing style and impact they make on game , for me CC 22 👑 Is making history and she is MJ23 in making , I hope WNBA will stop hating CC and protect her like MJ in NBA
WTH…Most of the time she’s the slowest on the court outside of the bigs 😂 Stop the BS…Everyone is trying to unite the players and you come in with some stupidity. The guards in the league are really fast and quick and for you to say what you said is asinine. She is class and well spoken, so why can you as a fan be more like her
WTH…Most of the time she’s the slowest on the court outside of the bigs 😂 Stop the BS…Everyone is trying to unite the players and you come in with some stupidity. The guards in the league are really fast and quick and for you to say what you said is asinine. She is class and well spoken, so why can you as a fan be more like her. MJ didn’t start getting protected until he had been in the league a few years. He also helped all the players get calls that they was use to getting in the league. MJ was protected because he was a high flyer with an 48 inch vertical which could cause him to get hurt very badly and there’s no one in the W that runs that risk, especially not CC 😂 None of the women are getting 5 inches off the floor. Now, JuJu Watkins of USC Trojans will be the MJ of the league when she comes in. She has a complete game on both ends of the court.
@@charlesreed3700 I wont say she is the slowest outside of the bigs but it is also true that she is not among the fastest in the league period.
Why did the Fever get rid of their best defensive player?
Still wondering 🧐 that myself!!!!!!
I disagree with the mentality of “shutting her down” as healthy. The vets need to get behind these young players because they are bringing more eyes to the sport than there have ever been before. And getting behind her doesn’t mean going easy on her- but it also doesn’t mean specifically targeting her either. It means you might haze for a minute bc she’s a rookie, but then you give respect where it’s due bc she keeps showing up and keeps delivering the ball to her teammates. It’s not CC personally that’s purporting the narrative- it’s the media. So it’s not right to take out your jealousy on her and her only. She’s been gracious and supportive of all the vets and other players. She doesn’t bite when the media dangles the carrots.
CC earned their respect with blood, sweat and tears. Hopefully the bratty brats will follow suit.
I don't know if Taurasi's shift is leading a sea change in the treatment of Caitlin Clark. Putting the race-based haters aside as outliers (i.e., the Angel Reeses and Chennedy Carters of the world), I think the visible manifestation of the Caitlin Clark effect has a lot to do with it. A lot of the early (understandable) resentment was based on an existential affront. It was a visceral response to some untested rookie getting hailed as the savior/GOAT/WNBA superstar. And the voices of reasons out there explaining the rising tide benefits were ignored or dismissed. But I think things change as WNBA vets witness the Caitlin Clark effect for themselves. When these vets walk into their sold-out arenas for their Indiana matchup or are informed that the league is changing venues to accommodate ticket sales for this "one particular game," suddenly they're face-to-face with the rising tide. And when they find their "home" crowd cheering just as loudly for Caitlin as they do the home team and they see the Fever or Iowa jerseys in the stands and the little girls clamoring for a singular autograph, suddenly there's an undeniable reality that kicks in. And not only does it behoove them to stop fighting it, but they come to realize that Caitlin Clark has done nothing personally to deserve what has become PERSONAL animus.
My two sense.
Wilson's interview after the Fever game says it all for me. Wilson was feeling a GOOD Vibe, that signals all the DRAMA is over! Thank God! So going froward it's all about the WNBA Games. It's unfortunate it didn't start out at the beginning of the season that way, but I'm glad to see it now! All love to the WNBA
How about the vets already respected her , and appreciate the popularity she brought to the W. Maybe the problem was that fans and media blowing everything out of proportion. when CC fell , if Jackie didn't check on her fast enough. Fans would have gone for Jackie throat, called jealous, thugs etc. What DT said in the beginning, she was correct about all the Rookies, . In the interview, if DT didn't say anything nice about CC, all hell would have broke out.Maybe the Vets are nice and respectable people, CC fans and media didnt give them chance, The type of hate, and racist comments that some of CC fans write on these women social is horrible.
Players are starting to realize that hating on Caitlin makes them look like villains. They saw the bullying CC endured and Angel's playing victim and antics was not being well received. I give credit to their black-brother community that called them out on social media. Caitlin Clark is teaching the exclusive wnba club a lesson in humility and acceptance. Good always prevails over bigotry, entitlement, and vengeance. I agree that Taurasi was the first to credit CC after spouting off about facing reality. She is one of the "pack leaders" making a change that we're witnessing. Good for her!
Taurusi green lit a seeming transition from acceptable snark to show respect it’s been earned. It changed my heart towards her and the following kindness and respect from Taurasi’s coach to Young & Plum have made me feel better about participating in the WNBA. I’m a CC fan, hence a Fever fan but I want to watch good teams and root for great players who also behave like decent, mature, respectful humans. I’m bummed the Fever lost but feel better about it given those nice moments!!
I don't know if it's related but Taurasi was nicer after she was selected for the Olympic team. I do wonder if she was worried Clark would take what is likely her last chance to play for team USA. Just speculating.
Taurasi and Griner were the first players to step up and greet Caitlin Clark before their tip off. It was nice to see, and appreciated, by Clark and fans. This show of professionalism was long overdo, and hopefully will continue.
Clark proved herself and is still doing so and getting better she's a good player right now in the WNBA but she's a great rookie she has a lot of potential but don't get it twisted #10 got away with a whole bunch of fouls yesterday but that's not just on Caitlin I understand you know it's a game of basketball and there's going to be a little bump and all that but people are getting mugged and it's not just Caitlin I feel bad for them ladies😅😅 just saying
But we'll see You're starting to see a change like you said and that's a good thing and that's been going on for about 3 weeks now when they finally got to the Phoenix game it became obvious that they have no choice but to say hey we're just going to slow Caitlin down we can't stop her
But what I can't wait to see is how Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark play together that's going to be fun
Cuz remember sometimes you're best opponent or your nemesis is sometimes your best teacher
It's like every time the devil attacks me I go straight to Jesus I don't worry about what everybody else is doing or what the devil's doing I just go straight to Jesus, it turns out he's making me a better believer or don't think I don't hate him cuz I do hat satan
God bless
“YOU CAN TELL WHO THE STRONG WOMEN ARE. THEY ARE THE ONES YOU SEE BUILDING ONE ANOTHER UP INSTEAD OF TEARING EACH OTHER DOWN.”
Sorry for all Caps, it’s a copy/Paste quote that kinda fits in to what everyone is talking about. ✌️
With my typing skills I love copy/Paste! LOL
And, it made them ALL look BAD when CC let everyone know that NO ONE gives her any advice, showing how much the Veterans and other player really are hating on CC. Time to get it right for the entire league to benefit.
Hey, she had to go out there and get jumped in - she got jumped in and took it all, didn't whine. Respect only grows if she shows she belongs.
Honestly? wouldn't want it handed to her, it's supposed to be hard...
I don't disagree - but I think it actually starts with Caitlin. With all they have thrown at her, with the trash talking in the media, and the other players feeding in to it... Caitlin never once fed any of it back. Put that together with her perseverance on the court, and it being half way through the season... and her numbers are steadily improving (and they have been good already), to keep going after her would diminish the league to the fans.
Why are the Fever so flat at times. The entire team is flat???
They are really young, and their coach sucks. She doesn't call timeouts when their opponents start building momentum, and they run an 8th grade offense. That's my opinion anyway.
Fever looks tired to me long road trip and they are definitely a running team
@@kennymccorkle1386 Caitlin definitely looks tired on her shots. I don't think I have ever seen her hit the front of the rim as much as I have the last two games. Caitlin and Boston both looked like they had no lift.
@@Pumpkin3.14pi ya CC said she has lost at least 25lbs since coming to WNBA
@@Pumpkin3.14pi It's call real defense.
In College Clark played against most Zone Defense and un-athletic white girls that were NOT physical in the Big 10...
In the WNBA they defense Man-2-Man full court, and girls are very athletic.
Clark struggled in College with girls just as Athletic as WNBA players and Future WNBA players...reason why she didn't win the Title in college
The respect started with Carter
I think that's true. I can't pretend to know what Carter thinks, but my guess is that she was utterly shocked (the media certainly was) when CC held no grudges, actually identified with Carter, and then praised her. The word wise is an appropriate one for CC.
that game got moved to big time arena because of who? They all know who and that's a big deal. They all gonna make a little more scratch because of her if her popularity keeps growing.
You know i thought bayou barbie-angel reece might be kind of cool and was thinking about being a fan but her attitude, particularly toward CC stopped me in my tracks.
Without her it's surely to fail
I agree!!! If CC were to walk away, I don't believe that WNBA would get out of it's tail spin. I was angry at the ignorance & arrogance of I wonder if some by their wording made it sound like players were actually making comments onto these takes. A few times some1 said, blaming CC's fans & really saying they'd be happy if CC was gone & that we were than gone, B/C THEY LONG EXISTED ALL BY THEMSELVES B4 CLARK, & WOULD DO AGAIN!!!! What was unbelievable to me, was that they've NEVER EXISTED ALL BY THEMSELVES!!!! The NBA has been subsidizing the WNBA giving millions & million of dollars every year for almost 3 decades!!!
The problem with Fever is that they just suck as a team specially at defense, even Clark or two or 3 others cannot lift the team above the level they are at. That scoring drive in the last quarter against Aces team where they were outscored almost 2 to 1 was horrendous.
I think there is a shift. Clarks comments about the Allstar game and team USA was a nod to the USA team and other players on team WNBA will help too.