Caitlin Clark’s recent comment on ‘white privilege’ isn’t the only controversial subject the Time Magazine’s Athlete of the Year has tackled since winning the annual award.
Asked about the public support she’s received from LeBron James, Clark told Time she considers the Los Angeles Lakers star to be the best baller of ever.
His status among the greatest NBA players of all time remains one of the more contentious issues in American sports. Yes, James has scored more points than any player in NBA history, but the four-time MVP has received the league’s highest honor fewer times than Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (six), Michael Jordan (five) and Bill Russell (five).
While many in the James camp refer to his versatility, durability, and ability, Clark didn’t offer any such arguments. Instead, the Indiana Fever phenom mentioned that opinion in passing when asked about the positive statements James has made about her dating back to her days at Iowa.
Her comments ignited uproar among conservatives, notably from commentator and podcaster Megyn Kelly who bemoaned Clark’s ‘self-flagellation’.
