The WNBA players voted Caitlin Clark the 9th-best guard in All-Star voting, and legendary ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale sees it as nothing but an act of “pure jealousy.”
Vitale made the comments in a post on X, where he further took WNBA players to task for not recognizing Clark’s contributions to their sport.
“Absolutely PURE JEALOUSY that @WNBA players voted Caitlin Clark the 9th best guard. Some day they will realize what she has done for ALL of the players in the WNBA. Charted planes – increase in salaries, sold-out crowds – improved TV Ratings.”
Absolutely PURE JEALOUSY that @WNBA players voted Caitlin Clark the 9 th best guard . Some day they will realize what she Has done for ALL of the players in the WNBA . Charted planes - increase in salaries-sold out crowds - improved TV Ratings https://t.co/TwGj1DtQMU
— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) July 1, 2025
In fairness, Clark has missed seven games this year due to a combination of injuries and was far from impressive in her final three games played, during which she shot an abysmal 1-23 from three-point range. However, ninth seems a bit punitive despite the recent skid.
Clark was announced as one of the captains for the upcoming All-Star Game on July 19. She received a record-setting 1.3 million votes from fans who clearly appreciate her game and impact on the league far more than her fellow players do.
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