CNN —Sheila Johnson, billionaire co-owner of WNBA franchise Washington Mystics, has criticized Time magazine for their awarding of “Athlete of the Year” to Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark.
Johnson questioned why the publication “couldn’t have put the whole WNBA on that cover,” given the talent the league possesses.
It’s not just Caitlin Clark, it’s (Angel) Reese (as well).
This phenomenon has been coined “The Caitlin Clark effect.”A side effect of Clark’s success has been an increase in commercial deals, which Johnson says may create ill will among Clark’s counterparts.
It all started with the whole Nike sponsorship that Caitlin got,” Johnson, America’s first Black woman billionaire, said.
Persons:
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Organizations:
CNN, WNBA, Washington Mystics, Indiana Fever, Black Entertainment Television, BET, Washington, NHL’s Capitals, Wizards, WNBA’s Mystics, Indiana, Nike, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, NBA
Locations:
Gainbridge, Indianapolis