Cari Champion and Caitlin Clark (Photos via CNN & Getty Images)
Former ESPN host Cari Champion referred to Caitlin Clark as “privileged” while arguing for the Indiana Fever rookie on CNN.
Caitlin Clark is the best thing to happen to the WNBA, and it’s sad that her co-workers hate her for it. She’ll learn a tough lesson – no matter how much you say “my truth” and apologize for your “white privilege,” it will never be enough for the woke mob. We debate on @cnn! pic.twitter.com/qCbJ5Qx6p1
— Scott Jennings (@ScottJenningsKY) December 13, 2024
Clark has been accused of benefitting from white privilege, with criticism coming from every angle following her unveiling as the TIME Magazine Athlete of the Year.
CNN’s Scott Jennings has suggested that the former Iowa star is responsible for the criticism as she’s tried to appeal to the “woke mob” by paying homage to the stars who came before her, though they built a league that has never actually made money.
Cari Champion Defended Caitlin Clark, But Still Called Her Privileged
Champion countered Jennings’ argument with claims that Clark was simply showing respect and gets bullied for anything she says.
“But before she entered the league that started in 1997, there were the Lisa Leslies and the Dawn Staleys and Sheryl Swoopes of it all who really built the league, and they weren’t getting the attention, because let’s face it, the league was built in a way in which, it wasn’t mainstream,” the former First Take host declared. “And all she’s simply saying is, ‘I want to respect those who come before me.’”
Champion added that Caitlin Clark also recognizes that she’s privileged while suggesting that the money she makes is not just due to the fact that she’s an incredible shooter.
“She makes more money than the people who built this league,” she noted. “And she understands that there’s a reason, not because she shoots the ball well. Yes, that also helps, but there’s another reason that says, ‘I’m white, and it’s a privilege and people love me.’”
Phoenix Suns Shock Everybody By Sending Superstar Kevin Durant To NBA Heavyweight In Blockbuster Trade Proposal
Kevin Durant (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
A blockbuster trade proposal has the Phoenix Suns setting off fireworks across the NBA by dealing superstar Kevin Durant to a Western Conference juggernaut.
There’s no indication that the Suns are open to dealing Kevin Durant, or that the future Hall of Famer wants out. But the fact remains that Phoenix has one playoff series win in the KD era, and at 12-8 through 20 games, they don’t exactly resemble a championship contender.
If the Suns decide to shake up their All-Star core, Durant has to be the odd man out. Devin Booker isn’t going anywhere, and veteran guard Bradley Beal might have the most untradeable contract in the NBA.
Eddie Bitar of Fadeaway World proposed a mammoth trade idea that has Phoenix sending Kevin Durant back to the Golden State Warriors in exchange for Andrew Wiggins, Jonathan Kuminga, Gary Payton II, De’Anthony Melton and first-round picks in 2026 and 2029:
“The chemistry between Durant and Curry is unmatched, with the two feeding off each other’s strengths to devastate opposing defenses. If Durant’s time in Phoenix shows signs of stagnating, he could be motivated to initiate a trade to the Warriors—a team he knows will be ready to compete the moment he steps on the floor…
Most importantly, Durant’s departure could also allow Booker to further solidify his role as the franchise player, with Beal supporting him as an experienced scorer who has made the playoffs multiple times. The return for Durant would bring in a mix of young talent and future draft picks, potentially giving the Suns a balanced roster that can grow and adapt as Booker and Beal enter their prime. “
