Sheryl Swoopes has fired back at Stephen A. Smith after he called her out for not mentioning Caitlin Clark’s name during a discussion about the Indiana Fever’s recent success ¹. Swoopes responded by saying that she can talk about whoever she wants on her podcast, and that she has a personal relationship with the players she chose to mention ¹.
Swoopes had been discussing the Fever’s recent surge up the standings on her podcast “Queens of the Court,” and gave credit to players like Lexi Hull, Kelsey Mitchell, and Aliyah Boston for their role in the team’s success ¹. However, she did not mention Clark, who scored 23 points and was one assist shy of a double-double in the Fever’s upset victory over the Seattle Storm ¹.
Stephen A. Smith criticized Swoopes for the omission, calling her “insane” for what he perceived as a deliberate exclusion ¹. However, Swoopes maintains that she was simply choosing to highlight the contributions of other players on the team ¹.
The exchange between Swoopes and Smith has sparked a larger conversation about the reception of Clark in the WNBA, with some speculating that there may be jealousy or resentment towards the young star ². However, Swoopes has denied any personal animosity towards Clark, and maintains that she is simply offering her honest opinion as a basketball analyst ². ¹ ²
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