Monica McNutt d’Espn is accused of playing in “racial hysteria” for her controversial theory on the popularity of the WNBA Caitlin Clark superstar.
Questioned by Katty Kay of the BBC to explain the reason for the generalized acceptance of Clark, McNutt underlined the Clark race and its Midwest roots.
“Caitlin represented, and again, part of this for me is probably not just for her, because it was not something she said or was really based on her personality, but she was a white girl from the middle of America,” said McNutt. “And so she represented a lot of people to many people, whether she was really what she prescribed or not.”
Clarkâs race has remained a constant source of controversy on both sides of the political aisle, conservatives who consider it to be the target of a so-called jealous African-American rivals, to the liberals who think that it unjustly removes the spotlights from the black stars of the League.
Bobby Burack, a writer for Outkick.com belonging to Fox, replied by calling McNutt a “crazy”, while targeting his Espn host colleagues.
“Is she an idiot (like Kendrick Perkins)?” Burack asked. “Does she really believe the racial hysteria made (like Ryan Clark)?” Or is it simply offered, knowing the increase in race as a black woman in ESPN (like her Duncan)? Difficult to say.
Monica McNutt d’Espn is accused of making “racial hysteria” by the conservatives
Caitlin Clark of fever interacts with fans after the match against Minnesota Lynx
The young fan has a panel for Caitlin Clark # 22 of Indiana fever before a August match
And criticism continued on social networks.
“When did @pn become so awakened and racist?” A criticism wrote on X.
Others have insisted that Clark’s overwhelming capacity is the source of the WNBA recruit of the popularity of the year.
“White boys wanted to be (Michael Jordan), Kobe (Bryant), LeBron (James),” wrote an X user. “IDK maybe it’s a DIF competence.
McNutt has obtained some online support.
“She just says the truth,” wrote a man. “Don’t do it more than it is. We identify with the people we look like, never hear the old adage: “Birds of a pen, flock together?” This does not mean that we cannot have models that seem different from us, but it can be a factor.
Another asked, “What is the problem with what she said?” I don’t understand?
For its part, Clark remained on the sidelines for a large part of the debate, but recognized the existence of a white privilege by accepting the honor of the athlete of the year of Time.
“I mean that I have won everything, but as a white, there is a privilege,” said Clark.
His comments have aroused criticism in certain circles, notably the commentator and podcaster Megyn Kelly who deplored “self-flagellation” of Clark.
“She is on her knees, but apologizing for being white and attracting attention,” wrote Kelly on social networks.
