I think the sad part is that Clark has been nothing but gracious and respectful. She hasn’t said one bad word publicly even with the hate she is getting. Mad respect to her

Elle, if you passed the collection plate, I’d put my whole purse in it! Caitlin wouldn’t want people to pity her! She’s gotten better and hopefully she and her teammates gel. Elle questioning some of the coach’s decisions toward the end of the game was spot on.

I stand with Clark , she will have a long career and look back in season one as blip

The frustration Elle has about this Caitlin Clark narrative resembles the frustration NBA fans feel about the narrative that WNBA players are underpaid and the NBA should do more to support them. Look at how vets like LeBron, Durant and Kyrie have heaped praise on Anthony Edwards during this "next face of the league" narrative.

THANK YOU!!!! Whew, Elle has spoken nothing but the truth and she expressed many of our frustrations! People do not hate Caitlin!! We HATE the media narratives and hype fixation on her! It is not fair to her or the other players in the league!!

So many Clark haters on espn

Why do the reporters keep asking every WNBA player about her. THEY KEEP this ish going, not the players!

Rhonda Rousey was the baddest female in the world😂😂, until she met Holly.

The old saying Women get jealous when someone else gets celebrated.

Not sure what the aggression is about. Sounds a little over the top. The silence from the vets is also deafening and yes there is hate from a number of them either passively or actively. Just do a quick search online. But they are all benefiting from her as we speak, the charter planes, the viewerships, the shoe deals….stop ittttt No one is saying worship her but people are saying there is not much embrace from women in general. Lots of men watch wnba now because of her. that needs to be highlighted and praised by all of them since they are benefiting from it. And to suggest no one talked about Lebron in that sense when he came into the league is quite literally ridiculous on its head.

Duncan just expressed her true feelings about Caitlin Clark while hating on her surreptitiously.

Caitlin Clark is the only reason I watch any WNBA.

They delusional if they think they not hating

Caitlin is a rookie. She's supposed to get rookie treatment, regardless of the media spotlight. It's a part of the game that's just going to happen. She shoots too well to go scoreless, but teams are going to make her earn it all seaaon; especially as a PG. That's the double-whammy position because she's gotta run the team based on what her coach wants, but she's also gotta adjust to the pro game with each team she faces. It's not supposed to be easy, and no vet should make it easy. Angel Reese is getting solid numbers, but she's not close to the threat she was at lsu. These are full grown women with years of pro conditioning, strength & experience, but she's holding her own in key moments. Cam Brink has really low numbers, but she's making a defensive impact. You have to be encouraged with Caitlin hitting 3's, Angel on the offensive glass, and Cam's defense. They're going to be ok, despite everyone not named Caitlin being totally ignored by the stupid wnba.

It’s the Jemel Hill and The View comments over the last week.

I like Elle but her comparing Lebron coming into the NBA & Caitlin coming into the WNBA are apples to oranges. The NBA was an already established/growing league that was looking for its next superstar after the Jordan era had ended. Caitlin was joining a league that had players flying commercial airplan flights. If you really want to see the WNBA grow, you should be happy that a female basketball player has the popularity that Caitlin Clark has because her popularity will lift the popularity of the other women in the league and grow the WNBA to new heights.

12:39 I mean the view, Sheryl swoopes, and jemele hill is where…….stop being disingenuous.

I haven’t heard any current players say anything about CC not being a good player. It funny to hear some say that ESPN is trashing her. ESPN is the main reason for her national recognition. It’s just a different level than college and she will adjust and improve.

Yeah they should. Maybe instead of hating her. Don’t act like they aren’t Elle…

I gotta say, along with the sport itself, the way the world is covering women’s basketball is changing too. What Elle and her colleagues do in this stretch of months, dating back to when the tournament started, may affect who and how it’s about in the future. Don’t pull punches and still speak TTP, but they may wanna be careful.

Yes. Be thankful CC is bringing awarenes and value to the game. Yes, Michael Jordan couldnt take the games popularity to the next level without Magic Bird and Dr J. But once he did players have been getting paid and building empires ever since. Whether its because she is super good or white or white and super good, she brings recognition to the game. Sisters gon paid now. I believe Aja Wilson has already got a shoe deal after CC got a "big" shoe deal. Ratings are up which means more tv contracts, more merch sold more tickets sold which equals more money!

My first time hearing Elle Duncan. And I’m coo. shorty do some research and be realistic. You can feel it in the air.

These girls out here losing their mind over the Caitlin star power. She just went on a 10 minute rant…..hahahahaha

A lot of pro golfers were huge fans of Tiger Woods with his return to golf. They knew there was more money to be made and some were even “fangirling.” Then you have Sheryl Swoopes literally lying about Caitlin’s age and stats in an interview. Caitlin is actually bringing men over to watch some games. They need to promote her to grow their sport.

Wow this is exactly what people are talking about!! Talk about being upset. Her head is about to explode 🤯 🤣🤣

How about aja touch on it sayin she’s only famous because shes white lol

Lebron and Charlie didn’t say nothing wrong

CC and the fever no matter what 😁

Caitlin Clark has boys and men watching WNBA game. Shes the goat

I’m only watching highlights of the WNBA because of Clark. It is the only name I know of in the WNBA…and I’m not even from America!

Exactly. I admit, i begin watching the WNBA because of CC and Angel. And I love that she's going through the struggle because it shows just how competitive the game is, and it builds character. The media has to stop saying that players are "hating" because theirs no evidence of that. And the disrespect Jewell Lloyd received after her 32-point game, from the reporters' questions being about CC, is what creates a toxic league. Her team gets better every game. CC gets better every game. Respect the process because shoe deals and charter flights mean nothing during the game. That being said, I'll be tuning in tonight against the sparks 🙂

What Ellie didn’t talk about the “race” and “sexual orientation” issue!

A'ja wilson?

I haven't respected Mina Kimes analysis since she described Jayden Daniels with 40 passing TD's as a running QB but described Drake Maye with 24 passing TD's as a playmaker.

Within the first 10 of her speaking, I stop watching, Clark coming into the WNBA is totally different from LeBron first joining. The lack of logic women have is scary.😂😅.

🔥🔥🔥Elle and Gary another fire show!! Yes, brand new Outkast songs!

When you're speaking to a woman and she is calls you bruh, thats your que to exit the convo.

Elle is crying like she plays in the WNBA. Lady, you cover it. Lots of other issues that call for that type of a response. CC will be fine and haters will still throw shots. Enjoy the play.

I now know why your show didn't win any awards. First and last time to watch.

CC3 for life! Watching The W growing and seeing excitement in so many cities with really good attendance better TV ratings up against the NBA playoffs the NHL playoffs and Major League baseball it's a really good sign for the future of the league.

😍 The L, excellent demonstration on W,CC,Media, and the other ladies of the W👊🏽

Holy cow people give AJ, KP, even Martin their flowers. The Aces vs Fever 1 win by the way drew a record 333,000 viewers on NBA TV. That's huge. The Aces are back to back champ's after all. Unfortunately Reese"s game on the NBA TV apparently only drew 60,000 or so. Those numbers have to be wrong. Reese, Brink, Martin etc the real draws from the class of 24. Not to mention Reese has far less turnover's then CC does. I just don't get it. I'm sure the math is wrong and will be corrected in the near future.

You could see Gary was so close to being “ummm ACTUALLY I can name a few names-“ but didn’t because he values his life. 😂

@11:10 Elle you ask who are these women who are criticizing Caitlin Clark? Well, in a recent LA Times column, Nicole Melton of the University of Massachusetts and podcaster Jemele Hill were quoted as questioning whether Caitlin's race and sexuality factor into Caitlin's popularity. In that same column, WNBA champion A'ja Wilson was quoted as saying that Clark is getting more marketing opportunities because she's white.

Will you guys stop trying to turn this young woman into Jesus.

I respect with Elle had to say. 100%. The other side of the coin is Clark didn't ask for thanks or the media to come to her defense.

You right on a lot Ellen..but have you heard about Jenelle Hill…you read Reese, you listen to Wilson…and DT …look at that video, even Sue bird s face says it all…reality is coming…you look super human when you are playing with 18 yrs old…that is not well she is great, but remember that there is going to be an adjustment period for obvious reasons…which was expected..the way she said it did not sound nice and you and her can try to down play it all you want…it’s does not. Sound disrespectful to CC that Ms Wilson, and Jenelle hill among others, insisted in CC getting all the attention and the sponsorships because of being white…that’s one of the W players, don’t you consider that disrespectful to CC and everything she has worked for as you just said..that’s why people can’t stop the thing…and then some people like LeBron heard of things and got to the party a little bit late..ooh by the way just yesterday morning in abc I think, wherever the view is broadcasted ..the same thing was said….the lady called pretty privilege and white privilege to the reasons why CC is receiving all the attention…and so people react to it…

I stand with you Elle! Thank you.

As a new fan of the WNBA, we watch what is happening and see that Caitlin is 90% of the reason people are now watching the WNBA. Sellouts, 2 million plus viewers, jersey sales better than the Dallas Cowboys- it’s all due to Clark. Not the rookie class or the incremental growth of the WNBA. You need to just say you understand that and not try to provide an alternative answer. Because the options other than it’s due to Clark are wrong. And for the new fans, we like Clark’s style of play. The rest of the WNBA is pretty boring. High School boys games are more interesting. But Caitlin shoots like Steph and passes like Magic so we enjoy watching greatness. If Clark leaves so do I and so do millions of fans. It may not be fair but it is the reality that we see. It has nothing to do with race, it’s all about the Logo 3’s and, as Elle said, the Mahomes like dimes she drops on teammates from the other end of the floor. She is amazing! Give her her flowers and thank her for Charter flights.

Yet you use her name in the title because it gets clicks. Caitlin is ESPNs new cash cow

Best college basketball player of all time??? What? These statements are whats wild when it comes to CC

I thought i liked Elle, bc shes not like jamelle hill- but i see im wrong!! SHE RANTING ON AND ON

Ellen Duncan is 100% correct.. it is not WNBA players job to worship a WNBA rookie.. heart delusional fan base can do that..

It's refreshing to hear someone with sense. I agree 💯

Caitlin played a full college season, made it to the national championship game, then had 1 month off before starting her WNBA season. Then has played 11 games in 19 days. Jump shooters = tired legs. That’s why her efficiency is down. I think she will kill it next year.

Pretending no one is hating on Caitlin is a wild take.

There's a disconnect from what Elle is interpreting what people are saying. No one is saying to take it easy on Clark. The competition has nothing to do with Clark's game. Her skills bring attention and that attention = $$$. And yes, you should be thankful for that.

Absolutely!!! It’s all these other platforms that just want something to talk about!!!

I think what is needed is for Caitlin Clark to get the same respect that the other Rookies are receiving from players and coaches in the WNBA. She is being used in some kind of culture war narrative. Anyone thinking she isn't is just not seeing or speaking the truth of it. She has done NOTHING to deserve any of this negative speak coming her way off the court. She has said nothing against anyone. She has handled all of this with grace and I and apparently many others respect her for that.

I may be wrong, but I think what LeBron and Charles meant was that whoever is considered a Caitlin Clark hater should be thanking her INSTEAD of hating her (I'm not saying they're right or wrong, just what I think they meant)...I don't think they directed those comments at everyone in general but only who they considered haters without saying names... I don't think they were telling EVERYONE to take the knee...maybe just saying they (haters) should do something good rather than bad... At least I think they were directing their comments mostly at Sunny Hostin and Angel Reese...who did say/post negatives comments directed at Caitlin Clark...

I'm not a WNBA fan but feel like Charles Barkley and give Katlyn all the respect and what she has allowed media to finally recognize them!!

Angel Reese becomes the 3rd player in WNBA History to grab at least 15 offensive rebounds in their first 3 games 👏

I find it odd that we don’t hear commentators talking about what puts people in awe of CC. It’s because we want to see her logo 3’s. Yes she’s a baller in other areas too, but those long 3’s are what does it. It’s the big thing that made/makes her stand out. Other players are good yes, but they fail to have a “one thing” that seams supernatural. It’s just like watching a Mike Tyson fight. There’s lots of great fighters, but everyone wanted to see his next big knockout. That was his “one thing” and it made him stand out from the rest. Many athletes have great moments, but not many have a “one thing” consistently like CC’s long 3’s, Steph’s crazy 3’s, MJ’s long dunks and fade aways, Tyson’s KO’s, Birds Shooting/Passing, and Magic’s hook shot.

Well since you’re highlighting numbers, highlight the numbers that count the most: over 18K in attendance which set a new record. Never done before in Seattle. Talk about that. Sue, Stewie, Lloyd, Lauren Jackson couldn’t do that. THIS is why Caitlin Clark deserves praise/flowers every day! Every game! That’s what you do when THE Goddess is in your presence. Salute her every single time.

If the WNBA wanted CC to be great from the gate they should’ve placed her onto the Aces or Liberty 🗽. I expected her to struggle playing with Indy because they are the worse team in the WNBA.

They should thank all that were drafted this year. Not players but the WNBA staff.

ELLE spoke FACTS!

So many WNBA players are hating on CC. You don’t see it because you don’t follow them on Twitter. You don’t watch all of these post press conferences.

She ain't Elle Duncan no more That's El Dawg 😂

I don't get it. They qant the WNBA players to take it easy on there competition (Kaitlin) so she can shine? So if she win that a wonderful for all the other players in the WNBA. How about they just give her a championship and MVP now for nothing.

The point is Jewel Loyd could score 100 points and no one would care.

Jimmy The Greek Was Less Racist And Got FIRED

When your team mates don't attempt to come to the ball, that is not a real turnover that Caitlin can help. It would be like a quarterback hitting his receivers in the chest but the receiver drops the ball. That really isn't something that the quarterback can cure.

Caitlin doesn't deserve any hate, but I have an opinion on Chucks comment.... Has the media overlooked the issue with the Boeing planes? The WNBA switching to private jets for the players has more to do with this current issue of planes potentially exploding and less about Caitlin. 💭🤔 #imo 💯‼️

This is pure jealousy towards Catlin Clark it’s so obvious and ESPN refuses to acknowledge it

I think Elle is right...to an extent. You see some negativity from WNBA players, but not much. I don't, however, agree you can just blow off social media as a non-factor. Social media is a place where hate and overall negativity can coalesce and magnify to the point it feels like a social force. It's the reason most popular artists, athletes, and others subject to broad social scrutiny, tend to avoid it. That constant avalanche of negativity eventually takes a toll. Haters are going to hate, and social media gives them a bullhorn. While Elle may rant about it, I do think it's helpful when high profile stars like James and Barkley speak up and at least try to bring the temperature down a bit.

Elle makes some great points, CC didn’t ask for this level of attention and she wants other players to get credit, i think this craziness will gradually fade a bit, by end of season perhaps, and then we can all just enjoy the bball.

CK is good, but I am still waiting for someone who plays like Michael Jordan. There were Maya Moore, Asia Durr and Te’a Cooper. Maybe, someone like Paige Bueckers can create a rivalry with Caitlin Clark, when she gets drafted. Different styles of play.

Thank you Elle for speaking truth‼️

This is facts ELLE, men get hated on all the time lol It's a part of the game. We go easier on women naturally.

Thank you, Elle!

Well said, Elle. 😊

Lebron as a rookie didn't move the needle like Clark is doing for her sport. It's different

At 0-5, Caitlin and the Fever are on track to secure the number one draft pick next year.

LOVES YALL ELLE.''WELCOME BACK'' ELLE&GARY

Elle, you lost me on this one. Pretending you don’t read the “deleted” tweet from Angel Reese. But I guess you’ll say you don’t know she was talking about CC because she didn’t actually say her name. Thought you were one of the real ones.

I mean, she has been getting hate. Publicly at least it doesn’t seem to be from the players. Mostly the media and previous players.

Has Elle have any thoughts on Drake, Kendrick rapping beef. She's a big Drake fan 😢

Her team 0-5 what would you thank her for

Agreed.. Caitlin stats speak for her

show's probably not winning awards because they spend the first minute plus with filler buster and not know what each other is talking about.

Why are we booing her? She's right

Mina and Gary !!! ❤❤❤ from Las Vegas ❤🇰🇷🇺🇸🥰

All the people hating on Clark are just jealous, it’s actually pretty sad that adults behave this way.

Elle, I'm pretty sure you won't read this, but here it goes. Look at the comments below. The amount of hate CC gets for her game because her TEAM lost twice in the National Championships. Additionally, from what I've seen, is the referees are favoring the vets over her. She can get mauled, hit in the face/head, she had a bloody lip in game 1 that wasn't called. Additionally, every game she is in she is double teamed 90+ feet even if the other team is up by 20-30+ points. No one in the league is being guarded like this. I'm a new fan to the WNBA like many others. Keep in mind, I grew up an hour from Iowa City. I'll be the first to admit some bias, but these are my observations. That being said, I also feel she'll become a stronger, better player because of it. Iron sharpens iron. BTW, I haven't watched the NBA since the "I'm taking my talents to South Beach". I'm enjoying the fundamental game the women are providing. Keep it up ladies!

Wish the media felt the same about LEBRON JAMES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Caitlyn never won a national title. Angel reese did yet she never got invited to shows like 'Good Morning America' Or SNL eventhough she was the next biggest name in college ball. The criticisms of Caitlyn will keep on coming.🙄

Funny how these talking heads get so lathered up when Caitlyn just plays basketball and is generally just a good person.

Have you watched the games at all, how is CC have a turnover if AB, or her other team mates can’t catch.. that ain’t on CC..

Your right " It's in th name" Indiana Fever really needs a name change. When one has fever, he is sick. Luck seems not to favor them.