Pat McAfee apologized to Caitlin Clark after using the offensive term «white bitch»
5 june 2024 в 19:15
Pat McAfee apologized after describing Caitlin Clark as a «white bitch» on Pat McAfee’s show on ESPN on Tuesday, June 4. «When I said that, I really meant it in a complimentary way, like, 'there she is, the one', and when I said it, I didn’t even think… Honestly, I had no idea what was happening on the internet until two and a half hours after the show ended… I started reading a lot of comments, and I felt like the worst person on earth», - the 37-year-old said through X.
«I shouldn’t have used 'white bitch' as a description for Caitlin Clark. Regardless of the context… even if we’re talking about race as a reason for some events… I have too much respect for her and for women to express something like that», - the sports analyst wrote.
Considering this is her first year in the Women’s National Basketball Association, Pat’s comment came shortly after a loss to the New York Liberty. «I reached out to Caitlin Clark through the PR teams, sent an apology, and then got a response that she said everything is fine, no hard feelings, we move on, and she appreciates that we reached out and apologized… so that obviously makes me feel a little better», - he expressed.
Sending an apology to the first pick of the 2024 WNBA draft, Pat said to those who were offended by the term, «I understand, I have learned a lot».
Despite this unpleasant moment in her professional basketball career, Caitlin faced a difficult and not very welcoming start in the WNBA. On Thursday, May 30, the Fever player engaged in a heated discussion with Victoria Vivians of the Seattle Storm. After that, she was knocked down by Cheyenne Parker of the Chicago Sky on Saturday, June 1.
Rough behavior and unfriendly moments did not deter Caitlin. «I grew up playing basketball with boys. It was always physical and rough, and you have to find a way to hold your own», - she said in a previous interview.
At this time, quarterback Patrick Mahomes' wife Brittany came to the basketball player’s aid. «@caitlinclark22 keep doing your thing! You are a player and it’s incredible to see what you are doing for the game and women’s sports!!» she wrote on her Instagram Stories
«I shouldn’t have used 'white bitch' as a description for Caitlin Clark. Regardless of the context… even if we’re talking about race as a reason for some events… I have too much respect for her and for women to express something like that», - the sports analyst wrote.
Considering this is her first year in the Women’s National Basketball Association, Pat’s comment came shortly after a loss to the New York Liberty. «I reached out to Caitlin Clark through the PR teams, sent an apology, and then got a response that she said everything is fine, no hard feelings, we move on, and she appreciates that we reached out and apologized… so that obviously makes me feel a little better», - he expressed.
Sending an apology to the first pick of the 2024 WNBA draft, Pat said to those who were offended by the term, «I understand, I have learned a lot».
Despite this unpleasant moment in her professional basketball career, Caitlin faced a difficult and not very welcoming start in the WNBA. On Thursday, May 30, the Fever player engaged in a heated discussion with Victoria Vivians of the Seattle Storm. After that, she was knocked down by Cheyenne Parker of the Chicago Sky on Saturday, June 1.
Rough behavior and unfriendly moments did not deter Caitlin. «I grew up playing basketball with boys. It was always physical and rough, and you have to find a way to hold your own», - she said in a previous interview.
At this time, quarterback Patrick Mahomes' wife Brittany came to the basketball player’s aid. «@caitlinclark22 keep doing your thing! You are a player and it’s incredible to see what you are doing for the game and women’s sports!!» she wrote on her Instagram Stories
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