Caitlin Clark's Reception in WNBA and League Economics

Ben Shapiro discusses racism in the WNBA and Caitlin Clark, arguing this may be the downfall of the league in terms of viewership and audience appeal. Shapiro sarcastically states that if the league roots itself in "nastiness with regard to its only real star," viewership will suffer, calling such treatment "idiocy."

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Caitlin Clark's Reception in WNBA and League Economics

Ben Shapiro discusses racism in the WNBA and Caitlin Clark, arguing this may be the downfall of the league in terms of viewership and audience appeal. Shapiro sarcastically states that if the league roots itself in "nastiness with regard to its only real star," viewership will suffer, calling such treatment "idiocy."

Mar 23, 2026
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Key Points
Shapiro criticizes the "utter cattiness" with which WNBA players treat Caitlin Clark, noting that Clark is "their meal ticket" and the only reason people care about the WNBA, yet players display disdain toward her.
Shapiro claims that Clark is the only "star" in the league and is "famous" and cannot be replaced, even if every other player were removed.
Shapiro discusses alleged racial incidents in the league while noting that the WNBA later found no evidence of some claims.
Shapiro presents competing economic arguments: players receive about 9% of gross league revenue, while the WNBA loses money every year.
Shapiro criticizes stereotypes and "zero-sum mentality" in the league toward Caitlin Clark.
Perspective

This reflects a conservative framing that positions Caitlin Clark as an outsider/newcomer whose commercial success is resented by established WNBA players based on racial and social dynamics. Shapiro frames the league's alleged mistreatment of its most marketable star as self-destructive business decision-making.