Stephen A. Smith and Sheryl Swoopes have been going back and forth over Caitlin Clark, with Smith accusing Swoopes of throwing “haterade” in Clark’s direction ¹. The drama started when Swoopes didn’t mention Clark during a discussion about the Indiana Fever on her podcast, which Smith called out as a deliberate snub ¹. Swoopes responded by saying she can talk about whoever she wants, and Smith fired back that her personal relationships are influencing her commentary ¹.
Smith has been vocal about his praise for Clark, calling her a “difference-maker” and saying she has a chance to become the greatest shooter in WNBA history ². He’s also called out Swoopes for being “insane” and “immature” in her response to his criticism ³. Swoopes has tried to justify her actions by sharing posts critical of Smith and claiming she has a personal relationship with the players she mentioned ³.
The exchange has gotten heated, with Smith calling Swoopes “immature” and Swoopes calling Smith a “coward” ⁴. It’s clear that both Smith and Swoopes are passionate about their opinions, and it will be interesting to see how this drama plays out ⁴.
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