Pat McAfee slams critics for questioning Caitlin Clark's popularity

Pat McAfee, a personality on ESPN, called Caitlin Clark a "white bitch" on TV. He was defending her against people who said she only succeeds because of her race. McAfee thinks Clark is a great basketball player and deserves credit. He showed a presentation about how well the rookie players are doing in the WNBA. McAfee said that Clark is popular not just because she is white, but because she is a talented and exciting player. He later apologized for using the term "white bitch" to describe Clark. Caitlin Clark was the number one pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft for the Indiana Fever. Some people say she is only successful because she is white. McAfee thinks she is a superstar because of her skills, not just her race. He called her a "cash cow" for the WNBA, meaning she brings in a lot of attention and money. Clark wants to be treated like any other player, not just because she is white. Clark handled the situation well and said she wants to be treated like any other player. She is doing very well in her first games in the WNBA, making history with her performance. She is the second player in WNBA history to achieve certain stats in her first 10 games.