Caitlin Clark …. Seriously

[LTtxfan 48,727]

 

[YGIFS 19,445]

2 hours ago, closetohumping said:

We don’t see everything or know everything.  Maybe Clark is a jerk teammate? Racist?  Bully?  Could be a lot going on behind scenes

Yeah, those four years at Iowa and traveling amateur teams...I remember all those social media posts about how mean and racist she was put up her teammates.  That thing they had 5 years to report on, and possibly monetize.  But didn't because apparently they didn't happen.  

[LTtxfan 48,727]

31 minutes ago, LTtxfan said:

Caitlin:  "It's just a part of basketball," she told reporters. "It is what it is. Just trying to make a play on the ball and get the block. It happens."

Reese offered a similar take on the situation.

"It was a basketball play. I can't control the refs. They affected the game obviously a lot today," she told reporters. "I'm always going for the ball. Y'all are going to play that clip 20 times before Monday."

Upgrading the call to a flagrant 1 was clearly the right call. Reese may have been making a natural basketball play, but she made clear contact with Clark's head in the process. 

 

Nice to see Clark and Reese with fair comments on the hard foul.  Flagrant 1 and move on... 

[d2o 1,602]

4 hours ago, LTtxfan said:

It's on the border, but would have gone a long way to discourage that type of foul. 

She wound up and went violently across the head -- there was an opportunity to call a flagrant2 

That type of foul happens literally all the time.   Its never called a 2.     

This was far more intentional and was called a 1

 

Again, more intentional and worse outcome with Green being in the air and taking a very hard fall.   Flagrant 1.   The announcers even downplay it saying it used to just shoot FTs and play on.

 

[LTtxfan 48,727]

6 minutes ago, d2o said:

That type of foul happens literally all the time.   Its never called a 2.     

This was far more intentional and was called a 1

 

Again, more intentional and worse outcome with Green being in the air and taking a very hard fall.   Flagrant 1.   The announcers even downplay it saying it used to just shoot FTs and play on.

 

I'll take the loss, and accept Flagrant 1 😋

Just remember, intent is not a required element for flagrant 2 foul.

Edited June 17 by LTtxfan

[d2o 1,602]

Just now, LTtxfan said:

Just remember, intent is not a required element for flagrant 2 foul.

By the letter of the rule it isnt.  Its most of the time the deciding factor in going from a 1 to a 2.   Action before and after are almost always taken into consideration.   Also if its not really a basketball play.  The play by Reese was indeed a basketball play she was trying to get the block, CC moved the ball out farther in front and Reese got her in the head.   It happens often on that type of block from behind/overhead.   

[d2o 1,602]

Constant examples where it was called a 1.   Most worse than the foul today.

 

 

This one from last week was pretty intentional.   Elbow right to the side of the face.   Had both hands on the ball and making a post move so you could kinda call it a basketball play.  Still a 1

 

 

[Pato del Muerto 52,117]

Also a travel, no?

[Braff Zacklin 13,299]

2 minutes ago, Pato del Muerto said:

Also a travel, no?

[d2o 1,602]

6 hours ago, immamac said:

I watch enough to know what I'm seeing. 

Not if you think she could play in a mens league.   

[d2o 1,602]

50 minutes ago, YGIFS said:

Yeah, those four years at Iowa and traveling amateur teams...I remember all those social media posts about how mean and racist she was put up her teammates.  That thing they had 5 years to report on, and possibly monetize.  But didn't because apparently they didn't happen.  

well..........

https://athlonsports.com/wnba/disturbing-story-about-caitlin-clarks-treatment-of-iowa-teammates-surfaces

 

 

To be fair, this is just written off as competitiveness when its a guy doing.   Kobe, MJ, etc all were assholes to teammates at various points in their careers.

[BurntOrange&White 38,890]

1 hour ago, Carl Spackler said:

Or stupid.

Or both.

She’s definitely stupid. Had a 1.7 gpa at Maryland. Was suspended by cunt HC because of academics this past year, at LSU of all places. 

[Blotto 23,293]

6 hours ago, immamac said:

I watch enough to know what I'm seeing. 

Just stop. A slow, undersized woman would get worked every fucking time down the court on defense. Her vertical is probably around 12-15 inches. The two games are so fundamentally different, she would look like a toddler out there. The first charge she took from a 6'10 power forward would probably end her season. Flat earthers make more sense than this bullshit. 

[ChickenSandwich 9,769]

19 minutes ago, Blotto said:

Just stop. A slow, undersized woman would get worked every fucking time down the court on defense. Her vertical is probably around 12-15 inches. The two games are so fundamentally different, she would look like a toddler out there. The first charge she took from a 6'10 power forward would probably end her season. Flat earthers make more sense than this bullshit. 

It’s a different sport and there is nothing wrong with that. Find a way to make it entertaining. 
 

 

[ButtFumble 5,092]

On 6/10/2024 at 9:17 AM, closetohumping said:

Why does Ja Morant sell more jerseys than Nikola Jokic?  Ja plays in a very small market and actually hasn’t really played in the last two years?

 

like Asia Wilson, most people believe that Joker is the best player in their league
 

 

I wonder what Ja Rule thinks of the Caitlin Clark controversy.....and why do people care about his opinion more than some many other more successful rappers?

[d2o 1,602]

6 hours ago, closetohumping said:

Alicia Boston went off!!

Aaliyah*

[BurntOrange&White 38,890]

17 minutes ago, d2o said:

Aaliyah*

Caitlin’s teammate*

[Slacks 6,723]

7 hours ago, closetohumping said:

Alicia Boston went off!!

This is funny to me. Probably only me for me reasons....

Edited June 17 by Slacks

[closetohumping 17,302]

1 hour ago, ButtFumble said:

 

I wonder what Ja Rule thinks of the Caitlin Clark controversy.....and why do people care about his opinion more than some many other more successful rappers?

I emailed lil bow wow and little bow wow about this.  Stay tuned as neither have responded yet

[Longboard Horn 39,899]

Just here to say that Angel Reese is a cunt ass bitch. Stop hating on Caitlin Clark! Angel makes people hate her more and more every time she opens her mouth. It's not just rent free, Caitlin has a whole 3 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment in Angel's head. 

[statsman 5,355]

Seriously, if any of us ever encounter WNBA players, in ordinary life, we need to make sure to ask, “Do you know Caitlin Clark? What’s she like?”

[statsman 5,355]

“Is she as awesome as she seems?”

[LTtxfan 48,727]

WNBA great rips media outlets over Angel Reese coverage after flagrant foul on Caitlin Clark: 'Nasty work'

Swin Cash, a three-time WNBA champion and four-time WNBA All-Star, called out the media for its coverage of Angel Reese’s flagrant foul on Caitlin Clark during their matchup Sunday

"To have the only highlight of Angel be that foul is nasty work by these outlets," Cash, who is currently an executive with the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA, wrote on X. "U know what you're doing while also questioning her intent is nonsense! They got it right, it was a flagrant 1 it was called by the refs & the players played on."

 

Cash then offered her support for Reese and told the WNBA rookie to keep her head up.

"Smh Keep Pushin & Competing Angel," the Basketball Hall of Famer added.

 

[statsman 5,355]

12 minutes ago, LTtxfan said:

WNBA great rips media outlets over Angel Reese coverage after flagrant foul on Caitlin Clark: 'Nasty work'

Swin Cash, a three-time WNBA champion and four-time WNBA All-Star, called out the media for its coverage of Angel Reese’s flagrant foul on Caitlin Clark during their matchup Sunday

"To have the only highlight of Angel be that foul is nasty work by these outlets," Cash, who is currently an executive with the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA, wrote on X. "U know what you're doing while also questioning her intent is nonsense! They got it right, it was a flagrant 1 it was called by the refs & the players played on."

 

Cash then offered her support for Reese and told the WNBA rookie to keep her head up.

"Smh Keep Pushin & Competing Angel," the Basketball Hall of Famer added.

 

 

It’s an interesting story. Reese and Clark are both rookies with heralded college careers. The WNBA “accepted” each in a different manner. People aren’t going to stop noticing, especially if it’s Reese that fouls Clark. 

Edited June 17 by statsman

[Lat22 3,951]

18 hours ago, immamac said:

I watch enough to know what I'm seeing. 

I know exactly what I’m seeing. 

[Longboard Horn 39,899]

 

[Pam Cummings 9,424]

24 minutes ago, statsman said:

It’s an interesting story. Reese and Clark are both rookies with heralded college careers. The WNBA “accepted” each in a different manner. People aren’t going to stop noticing, especially if it’s Reese that fouls Clark. 

If Reese continues to be dumb with her comments, my guess is that Reese will wear out her welcome among the other players, while Clark keeps her head down and earns the respect.

[Longboard Horn 39,899]

Just now, Pam Cummings said:

If Reese continues to be dumb with her comments, my guess is that Reese will wear out her welcome among the other players, while Clark keeps her head down and earns the respect.

The difference is Reese acts classless and keeps running her mouth. Caitlin stays quiet, doesn't let that bullshit bother her, concentrates on the game and lets the actions on the court speak for themselves. 

[closetohumping 17,302]

Just now, Longboard Horn said:

The difference is Reese acts classless and keeps running her mouth. Caitlin stays quiet, doesn't let that bullshit bother her, concentrates on the game and lets the actions on the court speak for themselves. 

Reese is catty and seems to be obsessed with Caitlin. Caitlin’s responses to all of the petulant shit is “it’s basketball “.  Takes the high road 

[Pam Cummings 9,424]

10 minutes ago, Longboard Horn said:

The difference is Reese acts classless and keeps running her mouth. Caitlin stays quiet, doesn't let that bullshit bother her, concentrates on the game and lets the actions on the court speak for themselves. 

If you do more talking than producing then that's always a problem in any sport and is gonna wear on people. If she was putting up 30/15 she could say anything she wants. But she's a rookie, same as Clark, and is talking like she's not, or like she's putting up big numbers, which she's not.

 

She needs to refocus on her improving her game, and with doing what she can to make her own team better, instead of focusing on a popularity contest that she will never win.

Edited June 17 by Pam Cummings

[closetohumping 17,302]

Lots of peeps on X are upset at this dirty play by clark

 

https://thespun.com/wnba/cameras-caught-caitlin-clarks-dirty-move-vs-chicago-sky

 

[The Dog 43,490]

Clark can talk shit with the best. She just comes across as more mature than Reese who has little self control or self awareness. 

[d2o 1,602]

2 minutes ago, closetohumping said:

Lots of peeps on X are upset at this dirty play by clark

 

https://thespun.com/wnba/cameras-caught-caitlin-clarks-dirty-move-vs-chicago-sky

 

Players do it all the time to draw fouls.   She was getting fouled on the reach and just locked on to the defenders arm.   I wont call it dirty but it could be dangerous locking on to someone's arm like that.    That said, if you watch whenever CC dribbles with a defender near her she basically stiff arms to keep the defender from taking the ball.   Its a reason for some of the dustups that she gets into.   Constant pushoffs never being called offensive fouls will eventually result in defenders just grabbing her and having words.

[LTtxfan 48,727]

23 minutes ago, Pam Cummings said:

If you do more talking than producing then that's always a problem in any sport and is gonna wear on people. If she was putting up 30/15 she could say anything she wants. But she's a rookie, same as Clark, and is talking like she's not, or like she's putting up big numbers, which she's not.

She needs to refocus on her improving her game, and with doing what she can to make her own team better, instead of focusing on a popularity contest that she will never win.

Disagree -- Reese is having a quality rookie season too.  Her numbers are great for a rookie.  

"Angel Reese continues to set records in WNBA"

https://sports.yahoo.com/angel-reese-continues-set-records-120024362.html

[d2o 1,602]

42 minutes ago, Pam Cummings said:

If Reese continues to be dumb with her comments, my guess is that Reese will wear out her welcome among the other players, while Clark keeps her head down and earns the respect.

Some of yall cant see anything without a CC bias.   Reese's teammates LOVE her.  They loved her at Maryland.  They loved her at LSU.   Her energy and effort on the court is absolutely something that teammates will always love.  Having someone that will battle non-stop on the court and stand up for herself and her teammates off it is always going to endear someone to their teammates.

 

Edited June 17 by d2o

[BurntOrange&White 38,890]

17 minutes ago, d2o said:

Some of yall cant see anything without a CC bias.   Reese's teammates LOVE her.  They loved her at Maryland.  They loved her at LSU.   Her energy and effort on the court is absolutely something that teammates will always love.  Having someone that will battle non-stop on the court and stand up for herself and her teammates off it is always going to endear someone to their teammates.

 

Reese is a dumb fucking bitch of the highest order who cries foul when she loses but wants to be a bully when she wins. 

[closetohumping 17,302]

23 minutes ago, d2o said:

Some of yall cant see anything without a CC bias.   Reese's teammates LOVE her.  They loved her at Maryland.  They loved her at LSU.   Her energy and effort on the court is absolutely something that teammates will always love.  Having someone that will battle non-stop on the court and stand up for herself and her teammates off it is always going to endear someone to their teammates.

 

They’re aligned.  They all hate Caitlin Clark.  If you can’t be Caitlin you may as well ride the wave and be her adversary

[Js1 83,679]

1 hour ago, Longboard Horn said:

The difference is Reese acts classless and keeps running her mouth. Caitlin stays quiet, doesn't let that bullshit bother her, concentrates on the game and lets the actions on the court speak for themselves. 

 

1 hour ago, closetohumping said:

Reese is catty and seems to be obsessed with Caitlin. Caitlin’s responses to all of the petulant shit is “it’s basketball “.  Takes the high road 

Angel picked up all the worst parts of Kim Mulkey 

[LTtxfan 48,727]

It's good for the WNBA to have great player battles that fans watch like Reese vs CC.  It's one of the things that could help grow their league.  

• Magic vs Bird
• Jordan vs Isaiah
• Shaq vs Olajuwon
• Duncan vs LeBron
• LeBron vs Steph

 

Edited June 17 by LTtxfan
typo

[d2o 1,602]

4 minutes ago, closetohumping said:

They’re aligned.  They all hate Caitlin Clark.  If you can’t be Caitlin you may as well ride the wave and be her adversary

yeah alright then

[Pam Cummings 9,424]

34 minutes ago, d2o said:

Some of yall cant see anything without a CC bias.   Reese's teammates LOVE her.  They loved her at Maryland.  They loved her at LSU.   Her energy and effort on the court is absolutely something that teammates will always love.  Having someone that will battle non-stop on the court and stand up for herself and her teammates off it is always going to endear someone to their teammates.

 

She wants to be Draymond but seems more like Dillon Brooks to me.

[BurntOrange&White 38,890]

6 minutes ago, d2o said:

yeah alright then

You're so mad nobody likes Sid the Sloth looking ass

[d2o 1,602]

4 minutes ago, Pam Cummings said:

She wants to be Draymond but seems more like Dillon Brooks to me.

She's neither.

[closetohumping 17,302]

20 minutes ago, d2o said:

yeah alright then

[BurntOrange&White 38,890]

Obligatory Angel Reese deleted Tweet.

 

[Pam Cummings 9,424]

30 minutes ago, BurntOrange&White said:

You're so mad nobody likes Sid the Sloth looking ass

I find Reese attractive. Got a badass body.

[ChiTownDoc 20,907]

4 minutes ago, BurntOrange&White said:

Obligatory Angel Reese deleted Tweet.

 

LOL, she's such a giant cunt.  Anyone with a brain can see all that hate's gonna eat her up...will be fun to watch.  I liked Clark just fine, but this dumb bitch is actually turning me into a big fan.  

[ConferenceRoom 6,080]

1 minute ago, Pam Cummings said:

I find Reese attractive. Got a badass body.

No dog in this fight, but I concur. 

[BurntOrange&White 38,890]

1 minute ago, Pam Cummings said:

I find Reese attractive. Got a badass body.

and then she opens her mouth

 

 

Kysre Gondrezick clears all

[d2o 1,602]

13 minutes ago, closetohumping said:

Which is true.  There are plenty of people watching for her as well as many others.   She also went on to say.....

"Like, it’s just not ’cause of one person. A lot of us have done so much for this game.  There are so many great players in this league that deserved this for a really long time”