Caitlin Clark said last week that she was getting both emotionally and physically drained by the treatment she receives from the WNBA media.
"I think a lot of it is not always based in reality. I feel like media and journalism have a responsibility to tell the stories, and a lot of the time you guys are the ones controlling the narratives about what people read and what people talk about. And a lot of that is sometimes so far out of touch with what is reality. And that can be confusing to somebody that's 24 and trying to navigate life and trying to help her team win a championship," Clark said in an interview with ESPN.
Shortly after saying that, Clark received some more criticism, this time from ESPN's Monica McNutt.
"I do think, as she continues to matriculate through this league, there's room for a little more accountability and self awareness, in terms of her role in the larger sisterhood, if she sees it that way, in the WNBA," McNutt said.
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The tough questions and treatment aren't stopping, though.
Sunday night, Clark was asked about Sophie Cunningham's views on transgender athletes in women's sports. Clark didn't want to talk about her teammate's views - and for good reason.
Clark 'snaps' at WNBA reporter's question
Clark was asked about Sophie coming out against "biological men" competing against young girls in sports.
The WNBA star had no interest in responding, really, and when pressed for more by the reporter, she clearly got annoyed.
"It's for the leagues and governing bodies to work with their athletes to find solutions. My focus is on basketball," she said.
It's a tough spot for Clark - and she's making it clear that she's not happy about it.
