Caitlin Clark showed off one of her “best skills” on Wednesday while responding to Megyn Kelly's criticism of her comments after being named Time Magazine's Athlete of the Year.
In the interview, the Fever star explained that despite everything she has accomplished in her career, she also recognizes the privilege of being white, something Kelly takes issue with. , said Clark was apologizing for the “X” post.
Asked about Kelly's digs on stage Wednesday at the Time Dinner at Current at Chelsea Piers in New York City, Clark said her greatest skill is blocking out noise.
“I feel like I've always had a good perspective on everything that's happened in my life, whether it's good or bad. And then obviously coming to the WNBA, like I said, everything. I feel like I've won that thing that's happened to me throughout my career.'' clark said NBC Sports host Maria Taylor moderated the conversation.
“But I also grew up a fan of this league from a young age. My favorite player was Maya Moore. I know what this league was…it's only been over 25 years. So I know there's been a lot of great Black women in this league, and it's very important to keep them uplifted and that's what I'm very conscious of.”
Clark, who was named All-Star and Rookie of the Year in 2024, explained that he embraces the attention that comes with stardom.
“I try to be authentic and authentic and share my truth, and I think that comes very easily to me,” said Clark, who wore a custom plunging black dress by Prada. It looked great. “I'm very happy with who I am and that's how I've been my whole life.
“I think I have a good perspective on it…I feel like one of my best skills is blocking things out. The opinions I really care about are the people I love. , my teammates, my coaches, the people in the locker room that I see every day and genuinely care about me. It's just people who know. I think my number one skill is cutting through the noise and I hope that continues to happen because with the way things are going and the way the WNBA is going. We want to collect and embrace that, and that's what makes this game so much fun.”
Kelly took issue with Clark's comments in an interview with Time magazine, particularly her explanation that the league's history was built on black players like her idol, Moore.
“Look at this,” the media personality wrote in the article Post to X Tuesday. “[Clark]is just getting down on his knees and apologizing for being white and for the attention he's drawn. Self-flagellation. “ah” [please] Really (sic) look at the black athletes you want to celebrate. ”Condescending. fake. Transparent. sad. “
Clark said in an interview. told the time“I'd like to say I've had everything, but as a white person, I'm privileged. A lot of the really good players in the league were black players. This league is kind of built on them. .
“I think it's really important if we can value that more, highlight that more, talk about it, and continue to invest in the players that make this league great for brands and companies to try and change that.” We have to continue to do that. If we can lift up more black women, that's going to be great.”
This wasn't the first time Clark spoke about the accomplishments of Black players, including Lisa Leslie, Sheryl Swoopes, Cynthia Cooper and Dawn Staley, and their impact on the game.
Clark and the Fever open the 2025 season on May 17th in Indianapolis against the Sky.
After two seasons with the Sun, new head coach Stephanie White will be making her Fever debut.
