ESPN’s Rebecca Lobo debunked the narrative that WNBA players hate Caitlin Clark

The discourse surrounding Caitlin Clark and the physicality she is receiving in the WNBA is reaching peak levels. But ESPN’s Rebecca Lobo says the narrative that veteran players hate Caitlin is actually false.

There’s been a lot of chatter since Saturday when Chennedy Carter hip-checked Caitlin Clark. The internet has seemingly come unraveled with thoughts surrounding the incident. Even, one of Caitlin’s biggest supporters, Pat McAfee, has chimed in.

However, ESPN broadcaster and former WNBA great Rebecca Lobo is attempting to level set with the public on the current perceptions about players. Here’s what Lobo recently shared about the notion that veteran WNBA players hate Caitlin Clark after her incident with Chennedy Carter:

“It’s a false narrative…I don’t think there’s any jealousy or pettiness that is fueling dirty play. Now, is the attention she’s getting on the defensive end unprecedented for a rookie? It absolutely is…”

“Are veterans being physical with her? They are. But I have not seen anything excessive or anything dirty until that Chennedy Carter hit, and that was one of the things that was really unfortunate about it to me…Chennedy gave a previously toothless argument some fangs.”

"Are veterans being physical with [Caitlin Clark]? They are. But I have not seen anything excessive or anything dirty until that Chennedy Carter hit."

—Rebecca Lobo to @chiney on the narratives surrounding Caitlin Clark pic.twitter.com/hOqFci1NV7

— espnW (@espnW) June 3, 2024