June 4, 2024 6:30 am

Don’t Hate Caitlin Clark

For anyone who values the WNBA, it is self-sabotaging to treat Clark as a white interloper. She’s an incredible draw and a courteous emissary for the game.

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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark smiles as she heads down court after a three-point basket in the final seconds of a game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif., May 24, 2024.

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By all means, let’s take a star who is drawing new attention to a women’s sports league that could definitely use it, and make her into a hate figure.

If her critics have their way, this will be the fate of Caitlin Clark.

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Rich Lowry

Rich Lowry is the editor in chief of National Review.

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By all means, let’s take a star who is drawing new attention to a women’s sports league that could definitely use it, and make her into a hate figure.

If her critics have their way, this will be the fate of Caitlin Clark.