Colin Cowherd Slams Kelsey Plum Over Caitlin Clark Comment
Colin Cowherd didn’t hold back on his Fox Sports 1 show when addressing the WNBA’s internal drama. As the league continues its push for higher salaries, tensions between players have started to surface publicly. Most notably involving Las Vegas Aces star Kelsey Plum and Indiana Fever phenom Caitlin Clark.
On Monday, Cowherd praised the league’s momentum, stating, “They’re going to get a raise, there’s no question.” But that optimism quickly turned into criticism as he called out Plum for shading Clark about not attending a pregame meeting regarding the now-viral “Pay Us What You Owe Us” shirts.
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Why Cowherd Thinks the WNBA Needs Clark
“Why do you take a shot at the golden goose?” Cowherd asked rhetorically. “You guys were flying before she arrived on one of those airlines that made you pay for a cup of water. Now you’re flying private.”
He continued, “You went from a Motel 6 in a sketchy part of town to a Four Seasons in the shopping district. Stop talking.”
Cowherd’s point was clear: Clark’s arrival has elevated the league’s exposure and revenue potential. And targeting her over perceived slights could be counterproductive to their collective goals.
While the tension is real, some are pushing back on the narrative. Ramona Shelburne of ESPN noted that Plum’s remark may have simply been a “joke that didn’t land.” She added context that the meeting took place at 8:30 a.m. after a late-night event, possibly explaining Clark’s absence.
Still, the moment has sparked debate online, with fans and commentators questioning whether in-fighting among WNBA players undermines their message during a critical time for the league.
Regardless of the intent, it’s clear that the focus on unity may need to be recalibrated, especially if the WNBA wants to maintain the momentum that stars like Clark have brought to the table.
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