Caitlin Clark has said she just wants to continue focusing on basketball, but her name has been in conversations far from that. Off the court, it's been discussed, even in WNBA circles, whether race plays a role in her popularity and if others are jealous of her. On it, players seem to be going at her just a bit harder.
Chennedy Carter was hit with a flagrant foul after a recent blindside hip-check on her, and Tyasha Harris seemed to take pride in Clark's tough game against the Connecticut Sun, saying it was 'seat belt season.' Clark is simply one of the most polarizing figures in sports, and the stories surrounding her are practically unprecedented, says a former Pro Bowl wide receiver.
But in the same breath, Edelman said the WNBA isn't doing itself any favors by treating Clark like a villain. 'I ultimately think it’s the best thing for the WNBA. We’re sitting here talking about the WNBA with an NFL football player,' the former Super Bowl MVP said. 'This is the best thing they can have for their league. You got your hero, Caitlin Clark, you got the antagonist with , I think it’s a great storyline, and I think it’s ultimately going to help their league.