any turnovers um that's not going to get the job done but I think just a lot of things learn from I I didn't think we played well with AB like you can still just see our connection even though we're not with the whole fever team like we still have that connection and then ever felt like the whole world was against you that's probably how Caitlyn Clark feels right now but here's the thing she's not backing down so what's really going on in the WNBA let's find out before we move on I'd like to ask you a small favor if you appreciate this content please take a second to like this video And subscribe to the channel Chanel over 98% of you watch the videos without subscribing it costs you nothing but it makes a huge difference to us so did you click the Subscribe button great thank you so much now back to the video do you really believe that 177% is absurd just hold tight till the Chicago Skies rle is revealed this is beginning to resemble a calculated attack it's no longer only a challenging rookie season now we will analyze the Staggering statistics terasi what a spin terasi finish man a 20 year veteran Diana terasi dialing back I'm going to do my best I mean it's still really hard basketball like playing at this at this level um you know everybody's going to be you know competing really hard coming back from the break obviously with playoffs on the line a staggering 80% of the wnba's flagrant fouls this season have come from just one team the Chicago sky and 177% of those fouls have been called against Caitlyn Clark it's as if they've decided to welcome Clark to the league in the most brutal wayag imaginable you may be asking all right but shouldn't basketball involve physical play yes but this is more than just rough housing listen up folks this is all about a pattern something that has everyone in the league scratching their heads consider the latest incident involving Chicago Sky player Diamond to Shields some have even gone so far as to say it was deliberate rather than a basketball game it's more like witnessing a WWE match oh and how is Clark dealing with everything just let them hit you she said herself at this point in the game I am pretty sure I will take a few hard shots discuss Poise in high pressure situations the hits aren't hurting Clark she's adjusting to them now the question is should she really be required to is something more nefarious going on here or is this just hazing in the WNBA you may be asking how Clark's performance on the field is impacted by this physical abuse it must be having some kind of impact doesn't it now this is going to be intriguing so hold on to your seats in spite of being handled like a human pinball on the court Clark manages to put up nothing less than remarkable statistics we're talking averages of 18.0 points 5.7 rebounds and 8.1 assists a game such numbers would be remarkable in any League when confronted with such targeted aggression as a novice it's just extraordinary but hold on a second recall that we mentioned that Clark is doing really well not only surviving well she just made history by recording the first triple double by a rookie in WNBA history it's true she's still going going out there and making history despite everything now what is the significance of this is the league revealing a bigger problem or are we seeing the development of a WNBA Superstar Beaver have beaten the Mercury for three times in the regular season Indiana sweeps the season series well the first thing is I feel like I know if it's going in right off my hand and I think that just speaks to how much time I put in and how many shots I've taken Caitlyn Clark unloads is this level of physicality unavoidable or intended to impede the progress of a promising player I can say with absolute certainty that Clark's resilience is extraordinary She's Not Just coping with the pressure she's making it work for her Advantage it's like if you were observing the formation of a diamond in a laboratory she becomes more radiant as they apply more pressure Cheryl swoops shows up when you thought things couldn't get Wilder with Caitlyn Clark given the circumstances why would a former WNBA star jump to the defense of the player accused of assaulting Clark you might be surprised by the response which is causing a fresh wave of controversy in the league the legendary swoops has thrown a wrench into the Clark Scandal by standing up for Diamond to Shields following that notorious foul an iconic figure should naturally look out for upand cominging artists wouldn't you agree very quickly I'm afraid Diamond listen up my child hate won't defeat you that's the message swoops posted to social media and it has everyone talking these Wicked people can't do anything about it you're covered now hear this if it doesn't make you wonder Clark had before been the target of some severe criticism from swoops she had implied that angel Reese was more worthy of Rookie of the Year than Clark what a complete and utter change both supporters and experts are perplexed by this switch can we see beyond the surface level of this story when asked about sws's apparent change of heart ESPN commentator L Duncan didn't mince words she criticized the beef and termed it insane describing it as very much one-sided Cheryl swo to Caitlyn Clark it's as if you're a script writer caught up in the excitement of a realtime Sports drama complete with unexpected turns of events however things start to get intriguing at this point there is more than one player or infraction at the heart of swoops defense of the shields some more systemic problems inside the WNBA are being brought to light by this coach said they took 66 shots we took 50 like you know it's it's really hard to win games when you give them 16 more opportunities than we had I had a lot of fun just playing and enjoying the atos spere like talking with the people Courtside like I was just trying to smile and have fun like it doesn't really matter like win or loss questions such as whether great players are receiving the protection they need the appropriate level of physicality in the game and the treatment of rookies are being discussed contemplated it seems like a WNBA Legend is cool with Clark taking hits after hits after smashes is there more going on here than just tough love for a rookie does this newcomer represent the Old Guard fighting back do you recall that Clark mentioned that she is already prepared to take a few tough shots each game what was once just a rookie bad luck has become a full-blown League controversy because the sup as' remarks what the WNBA aspires to be has become more important than Clark alone in the WNBA Clark is experiencing a hero's journey that is being Complicated by this entire issue now she has to deal with a Minefield of opinions criticisms and even surprising supporters of her opponents on top of the difficulties she faces on the court everyone else seems to be playing checkers but she's playing chess the worst part is that the league might benefit from all this controversy how you inquire the sport of women's basketball is receiving unprecedented national attention as a result people who have never tuned in to a WNBA game before are now doing so in an effort to understand the hype and these aren't only casual admirers the league is examining itself closely as a result of the situation how strenuous ought the game to be without sacrificing the thrilling game that makes basketball so special how can we ensure the safety of our top players you know I would have liked to play a little better tonight I think all of us would would say that if we were all sitting up here and as a team collectively we would have liked to play better and just have all the confidence in the world the basket looks really big so I I know exactly how she felt like she she was just in the zone like thanks to Clark swoops and this entire situation these questions are finally receiving the attention they deserve and answers to them are desperately needed the WNBA may be in the midst of a scandal but behind the scenes A revolution is taking place in the ticket office who would pay to see a match between two inexperienced players you might re-evaluate your assumptions regarding the Allure of women's basketball after you hear the answer in case you missed it Caitlyn Clark and Angel Reese had a memorable 2023 NCAA finals fight get ready for a whole new level of professionalism in that rivalry you can see it in the statistics these two aren't merely Making a Splash they're launching a WNBA tsunami let's discuss the cost of tickets about 87 Evans would be the going rate for a typical Chicago Sky game still what about the Clark versus Reese bout I would recommend $884 yes that is a typo this is a whopping 97% rise comparable to treating oneself to a five-star dinner after previously purchasing a burger the status of this game has changed to that of an event in any case why the exorbitant cost to put it simply Clark and Reese are changing the face of WNBA rookies Clark has has been shattering records left and right since being selected first overall as a rookie in the WNBA she made history by scoring a triple double you've achieved legendary status with that just like everyone else reys who was selected seventh overall has been creating history in her own right her record setting streak of straight double doubles proves she's more than simply a college sensation not only are these two involved but they are actively shaping the game their conflict goes beyond mere pursuit of individual honor every aspect of the sport is being improved the WNBA has never before received so much media coverage Mitchell with 5 seconds left Cross Court Clark does Clark see the clock hand off Samuelson who buries a three and sometimes I don't even realize how far away I am like I watch it back on film and I'm like wow I should not shoot that shot the courtside seats are being filled with celebrities the internet is going wild many individuals are tuning in even if they have never watched the women's basketball game before however not everything is Peachy a hard foul that occurred between Clark and Reed in a recent game was not called their Fierce rivalry from college has evidently translated to the professional level and already Raging Fire is being stoked by it some concerns have been raised by this level of intensity is it excessively physical does the game betray these rookies or do they betray the game the basketball games are going to be really riveting because of it Clark's ability to manage the pressure is quite remarkable she is refus refusing to back down even though she has been the object of some harsh play her recent game versus the sky stats 17 points in 13 assists say it all on the other hand statistics aren't everything it's about her adjusting to the professional game finding her footing and knowing when to lead and when to assist her teammates aside from being Clark's rival reys is also demonstrating her worth she's demonstrating the same intense drive that helped her excel in college as she forges her own path in the league collaboratively they are demonstrating that women's basketball is being Guided by capable individuals ticket sales aren't the only thing benefiting from the Clark Reese Feud people's views are shifting once disregarded women's basketball is now receiving attention