In an exclusive interview with Us Weekly, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith criticized those tying Caitlin Clark’s popularity to her whiteness
Stephen A. Smith knows a thing or two about stirring up debate, but when it comes to the success of Caitlin Clark, he’s not taking the bait.
“I think, as a society, we have to grow up,” Smith said. “Race is always a component we can’t ignore, but it doesn’t always have to be negative. When you look at Caitlin Clark — yes, she’s white, and yes, she’s getting a level of shine that others before her didn’t get who happened to be Black and they were terrific players — but that’s an indictment against society.”
The View’s Sunny Hostin shared a similar sentiment on Wednesday, May 22, citing Clark’s “white privilege.” In the new docuseries Up for Debate, which explores the past, present and future of sports debate, Smith addresses his particular brand of fiery commentary — and why it doesn’t always paint an accurate picture of who he is when the cameras go down.
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