That has ALWAYS been one of the damaging attitudes of our community. I pay no attention, call me what you want. I think for myself. I am proud of Caitlin and she never got mixed up in that silliness. Subscriber
@@TheRaraReport Oh how I Love this video, although in the beginning you left out her “Privilege” 😮 But seriously your comments about her being top 3, if you have not seen it you should check out “WNBA stats” this guy has done his research and made some great comparison videos, he’s done some for MVP? ALL STAR, ROTY (not really needed), he compares all 10 players on the ALL WNBA teams and some others, well worth the watch. Again great video I imagine there will be some sore toes you stepped on, some nasty remarks “For selling out” (ashame that happens when you tell the truth). So glad I subscribed right after you started this channel, REALLY GLAD your over your COVID, take care and keep up the good work
As a white woman - I PROMISE YOU - if Caitlin Clark was black, I would love her the exact same. If she were black, I would have paid for the same 10 streaming services just to watch her play…. AND drive 12 hours and pay $800 to go see her play in person twice. I love her game period! The only reason I wouldn’t watch CC if she had a bad attitude, created a bunch of drama, or was a bully like a lot of these other women.
I agree. After watching CC, I found Arike Ogunbowale and fell in love. She's amazing. I still watch for CC, but I always enjoy watching Arike. She's crazy good, and I sad as much the first time I saw her play.
@@HD-tf6zu Well said. This whole narrative about her fans and why we like her is nonsense As a white male, my favorite comedian is black. My favorite baseball player was black. My favorite comic book character is black. I think the ones who project these issues about race on us are actually the ones who judge people by their skin color....
The very saddest part of this year’s WNBA season, makes me privately shed some tears. Caitlin, through out the entire season during various media interactions, verbally stated how, when she was growing up, she idolized, admired, wanted to be like, many of the women who try to degrade her. I can say without a doubt, to meet your childhood hero’s and they turn out to hate that little girl who wanted to be like them. Such a sad thing. The sponsors, the WNBA management, the refe’s, fellow teammate, the sports broadcasters all let down her little girl dreams. Steven A and Shannon stepped up to the plate to help, but to no avail. The pain she is hiding is worst than any flagrant foul. CC, you are loved by millions!
@@southwestrunner6384yes they are all pathetic jealous haters, got nothing to do with race, except if you're one of the old guard lesbian blacks grinding away for 5/10 years and 'who does she think she is?' Well, she's better than all of you colored women put together😮
Thank you for putting into words, what her fans have watched her accomplish this season. Checked her ego at the door, worked hard, built her team chemistry, built trust with teammates and fans, and played ball. She stayed above the drama, never reacted to the hatred publicly, stayed true to who she is, and appreciated her fans. She played 40 games, and most of the crowds, were pro- Fever ( not just CC, but the whole team ), and respect her most for signing autographs for the kids, win or lose, home or away, she always took time for the kids. Maybe the haters could learn something about being a role model and an icon, if they just paid attention.
Kudos to you and all the black men and women podcasters for the honesty, courage, and expertise to tell The Truth about the skill and class of Caitlin Clark in spite of all the criticism from the black community. Nothing infuriated me more than being told that Angel Reese was more deserving of being ROTY than Caitlin when it was obvious that CC was so much more deserving and Reese was stat padding to inflate her numbers as her team was consistently losing. I resent being subjected to gaslighting by the league, veterans, and the media. So, thank you.
Throw out the first 8 or 9 games of the season. The Fever lost for 3 reasons. 1. The s schedule was brutal, 2. The team wasn't physically fit enough to play the high pace CC style. 3. CC's teammates were working against her, to a big extent and would not pass back to her. Once her teammates started to buy in to her pace and style of play, the Fever took off.
FINALLY a woman speaking facts and dropping truths. Not even Rachel or Adreianne speaks this much truth. Hell most men podcasters do not speak this much truth,,,,,,,,,, looking at you Stephan A Smith and Mr Sharpe and Gilbert Arena. Rara thank tou.
Thank you for this perspective. It has been so very disappointing to see otherwise intelligent people excuse the bullying and eye-gouging and no-calls because they convinced themselves that a basketball player is personally responsible for racist trolls. Unfortunately, most people would rather hold onto a lie than to admit they were wrong.
You said it! Thank you! Now about race... I'm an old white guy. Fan of Tiger Woods. Fan of Williams sisters. Fan of Mahomes. I am a fan of great players. I resent being called raciest for being a CC fan. I know it's out there and I hate it. But that is not Clark's fault or mine. I appreciate you standing up for the truth. The truth is she is a great bb player and a better person than all the haters.
Iron sharpens iron; the pressure and attention from her opponents provided the fuel to her greatness. The character and grace she showed this season under the weight of all the scrutiny? Phenomenal.
My god, this is one of most legit and fleshed out applause I have seen as of late of a Caitlin Clark fan ever, I agree with you 100%. King Kong has nothing over CC22 or Rara..
"I really, really like who you are as a person, what you stand for." I haven't gone any farther yet, but I like this video already! I agree entirely! I love her strength of character. I love her grace and humility and poise. She's not just a phenomenal player; she seems to me like a great person. Now to watch the rest of the video!
CC is drinking 3 dollars mixed snack drinks with her buddy, Playing golf, watching Pacer games with her boyfriend. Having a relaxing vacation and not a care in the world. Just concentrating for her LPGA golf appearance. While her haters are just hating 24/7 getting stressed out. Don't they know that causes premature aging. 😂
Great commentary. Hopefully in her second season her many fans that regard race as irrelevant and react to ability and personality will increase. And all the players in the league will join them.
Angel's fans are, for the most part, black people who root for her because she is black AND because she IS a good player. Caitlin Clark's fans are both black and white, and are some of the most knowledgeable former and current NBA players and some of the most knowledgeable podcasters around. They know that they are seeing a generational player and are basing their assessment on talent, not skin color.
I find it interesting that the women in the league are jealous and tear her down instead of being happy to see a player drawing eyes to their game. Both black and white women don't like her. They are jealous. It’s interesting that her greatest support are black men. They recognize her for her skill. The administration of the W and the players have made fools of themselves and the league. A bunch of toxic jealous women. It is no wonder the league has not made a profit in 27 years. People don't care about women, like you. Clark should go to Europe. It can't be fun to play against these fools. Maybe a sports psychologist can figure all this out. But it boils down to women not liking to see other women succeed.
This brought tears to my eyes.. we need to forget about race and stupid shit. When we see greatness we recognize it.. We are all witnessing the greatest female basketball player that ever lived.. and it's beautiful ❤️❤️❤️
I love your podcast! As a new basketball fan, it is refreshing to hear someone who has been a long-standing fan of the WNBA point out what they clearly don’t see! I have become immersed in many sports over the years from gymnastics, to formula 1, to hockey, to ninja warrior…I have to say that following the WNBA was the most exhausting experience I’ve ever had as a fan! Really speaks to our dedication to Clark to put up with it all 😂 I just really appreciate your candor, looking forward to the next report 🫡 cheers 🥂
Thanks for your unbiased opinion about the skills that CC brings to the game. I don't watch basketball, but when my husband was watching the Fever one day, I was amazed. CC is the epitomy of what happens when you bring your best efforts. And, you Rara, keep up the great work! 😊
I started watching the wnba because of maya moore, super skilled and all class. I don't like joining bandwagons so I was hesitant to get swept up in the caitlin clark hype. It was all of the negative comments in the media and by players that got me to pay more attention, and its no surprise one of Caitlin's role models was Maya. Caitlin is also super skilled and all class. I just bought my first Caitlin merch. Hopefully with Paige and Juju joining in the next few years the culture of the w and the media will evolve.
I don’t really care what color Caitlin’s skin is, she plays amazing basketball!! She makes those “movie like” passes that set up her team to make incredible shots!! So sick of pseudo athletes who think their drama and makeup/nails is what we’re watching WNBA for!!
Great video. New Subscriber 👍👍👍 Not only is she great and super tough to put up with the crap. She’s incredibly mature and professional when being interviewed. Always says the right thing. Praises everyone 👍
Many of CC's 'turnovers' were due to teammates that needed to catch up and adjust to her passing skills. I think she literally played AB into better shape. Mitchell had been always waiting for the next pass. I think it took some time to recover from injury and some time to realize the Fever had a new point guard. Wheeler knew it, respected it.
This is the first of your videos I have watched...and it was a delight. Can't wait for CC to return and put up another big list of additional records for all her fans!
What a beautiful video. I’m not a basketball fan, but after watching Caitlin Clark play, even I knew that she was a once in a generational talent. Your passion and generosity displayed in this video are a pleasure to witness. Thank you.❤
You know. You’re right!!! We should hold our heads up because we really were right for the good of it all. I was just kinda watching how sad they treated her especially when they labeled her fans racist. I was fed up. Thank you for this show
Thank you for this video! It been hard to be a Caitlin fan at times with all the vitriol aimed at us. This means a lot. We like Caitlin because of her exciting style and how she carries herself. She could be any color or ethnicity and we would still be fans!
I just love your take on Caitlin, honey!! And you're adorable to boot!! With love and basketball from a longtime Caitlin and all things Hawkeye granny fan!!🏀🔥🏀🔥💖
What a great channel you have. Your channel is as great as Ben Daniels, Adrienne Ross, and W360 CJsofoolish. Your channel is great because you like CC. You're not one of these black women who only like someone because you are black. You are a black woman like myself who cheers someone on because they are great at what they do. After the disgusting hip check by that thug Carter on CC this is why I despise the WNBA. Carter should have been suspended but Clark showed them who was boss. I love CC and the Fever. I totally love your podcast. You have a new follower in me.❤️❤️👏🏿🏀⛹️🏻♀️
Loved the video and your channel! Glad i found it and cant wait for more content especially about CC. You hit every point that ive been noticing about the season and what others were saying trying to bring her down. She rose to the occasion despite the pressure, this girl really is something special.
Hellyeah!! Rara...you just made me jump out of my seat and shout yes!! You just accurately, articulately, intelligently, maturely and professionally addressed all the issues of CC's rookie season...and you were 100% CORRECT!!! Some of the sports commentaries out there did too, but not many. And you took the high road like Caitlyn and Aliyah, and Kelsey, and Lexie, and Temi, and Erica...you all have class and personality without all the petty, jealous, envious foolishness and activist devices and machinations of the majority of this unfortunately sorry-a** league! Phew... Dang, where can I find a woman in my life like you?! You dear are fine jewel!!🎉😂😊😊😊
She SO needed the Olympic break. I got to watch her whole home career in Iowa City and for me the bottom line is she is just more FUN to watch than any other woman in the game. After the Olympic break she was FUN again.
You young lady just made the best video one this issue I have seen. Good on you. Amazing work. Thank you for your words. These jelous racist women that went against her had a golden opportunity to gain themselves so many more fans. I never started watching before Caitlin but when I did I also was watching and following other talent but when I seen what they were about I stopped watching them, stopped thinking they were talented and now just think of why they would throw away an opportunity like this.
Why does every little thing have to about "race"? I loved Micheal Jordan, David Robinson, Steve Kerr, Steph Curry and Caitlan Clark. They all had that "it" for me and I never gave a dam the color of their skin. Irrelevant to greatness. Says the old white guy. Thank you Rara, for the honesty that's too rare in our society these days.
Love your commentary. I think the fact that she torched and broke vet ankle’s on the daily made them even more furious because they were drinking the Diana hateraid. Greatness is greatness, it adapts quickly and she did just that. She plays at a diff speed making vets look lost and tired. Hats off to Caitlin’s game and your recognition of greatness.
I'm a new sub...love your DEFENSE of our girl Caitlin. Couldn't have said it better. The deck was stacked against her and she proved them all wrong. I applaud with you and celebrate her and us true fans who from day 1...new she was speacial. Love your channel....looking foward to next year Lord willing.
"Congrats to Caitlin Clark. Congrats to us fans who stuck by her ... Caitlin, we're just getting started!" Okay, I watched the whole thing. That's how it ended, and I enjoyed the whole thing. Thanks, Raquel! This is the best video I've seen addressing the fact that most of the hatred directed toward Clark the entire season was racially based. It's a sensitive subject, so people are reluctant to be honest about it and state the facts. Caitlin is a much better person than her detractors. She's remained above it all, refusing to acknowledge and deal with their pettiness and jealousy, leaving them gnashing their teeth. It never stops, though. First it was a "rivalry" with Angel that never really existed. Now that that's been blown out of the water, they're saying Breanna Stewart has to be considered better than Clark because she has four rings for college -- although Stewie played on a stacked UConn team, and during her college career she played with 12 different teammates (including Napheesa Collier) who were first-round draft picks, while Caitlin played with only one teammate who was drafted at all, Kate Martin, 18th in the second round -- while Caitlin played for a school that hadn't been to the Final Four for 30 years, and she pulled the Hawkeyes to two consecutive national championship games. Although Caitlin played her heart out -- twice -- against the best teams in the nation, beating South Carolina, UConn, and LSU along the way, she couldn't drag them through the last 20 minutes of the season to a championship. Carrying a team on your back is hard work! Now her haters are saying Sabrina Ionescu (who's having a great series in the finals and sank a killer game-winner 3 in the third game) should have been picked for the All-WNBA first team instead of Caitlin -- although Caitlin beat Sabrina in EVERY SINGLE CATEGORY in the stats. (Actually Sabrina, who really is an excellent player, should have been on the first team instead of Alyssa Thomas.) It takes a big person to admit they've been wrong, and Caitlin's haters are small, petty people: I haven't seen one who has been willing to step back and say they were wrong, and give Caitlin the credit she deserves. Thanks again, Raquel! Another great video! Keep doing what you're doing!
Your victory lap has made for a very entertaining video. Let’s go back to the high road now. I really do want to see how this young woman’s game is going to grow in the coming years. She is trying to lift up women’s sports for all women and young girls too. There are a lot of very promising young women coming up who I believe are going to keep the momentum going forward. It is good that Caitlin arrived first, and excelled at absolutely everything the way she did, because it will help the other young women coming up as well.
Great video. Great courage on your part and great courage on the part of all the black podcasters that I love and follow. It must be difficult to tell it like it like it really is and not how the black community wants it to be. Your respect for the game and your respect for yourself is admirable.
No look I just subscribed to your channel because of this video my God I love you. Speaking truth standing up for what’s right I haven’t seen any more of your videos, but I’m going to thank you very much.
Yessssssssss, finally,i like your message on Caitlin Clark,the truth,they focused soooo much on hating,its shameful and what kills me Caitlin never spoke negative about anyone. I like speaking the truth... Caitlin has skills and she tries to help all wnba players and still they hate,they need to apologize,all she wants to do is play ball 🏀
An amazing video! Your articulation is factual, honest, and you exemplify the same character. I agree with what was said in a previous comment "if Caitlin Clark was black, I would love her the exact same"
I loved the video except for one thing it's not Caitlin Clark's fans that are the problem it's the haters who pose as fans, they're trolls. Caitlin Clark's fans are amazing And their knowledge of basketball is way above the average WNBA fan because seriously if you've been a fan of the WNBA For a long time I feel for you because there really hasn't been much to watch
Your analysis was well versed and spot on from top to bottom. 👍 Tribalism is a tough thing to overcome. Bringing it out in the open and exposing its ugliness is a good thing.
I'm glad I stayed and listened to what you were going to say!! I'm impressed girl !! Good job, keep up the great videos! CC deserves what you said , she's good! 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
You are so right about the haters out there. CC is the truth and will continue to be a force in the WNBA. It's hilarious how the same folks that talked about her; all of a sudden, they want her in that league. CC is about class, dignity and humbleness not petty hating & jealousy. Great content!
Hi Raquel. Let's go. I wish you the best. I am always looking forward to your contributions to the wnba. You are awesome. Greets from Germany. 3 to 2 Liberty!
Thank you for summing up exactly what has gone on this past season. The others know CC is going to get even better and they’re scared. No one has really challenged them the way she has and will. It must be difficult to be outclassed at every turn. I look forward to what’s coming. Just as I look forward to her golf tournament with Annika Sorenstram for the LPGA Pro-Am on Nov 12.
The Rara Report... You can be well and truly proud of yourself. Your video was a breath of fresh air as you explained all the animosity in such concise detail!!!
Brilliantly articulated!! “WNBA, be better”! Oh and Geno, was completely off on two occasions; first not signing her at UConn and then, the terrible assessment on her WNBA readiness to compete with the “top women’s BB players in the world”. She was better prepared athletically and mentally… 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
I have seen several videos of Caitlyn helping out and being kind to other people who needed assistance. She is an awesome person and basketball player.
New subscriber. Love your channel , your very well spoken impressions of the wnba and the players. Complete fan of CC and YOU!! Anxiously awaiting your next video!
Very well said. I didn't understand why everyone one hated CC because she was white, I started watching because everyone was talking about her and stayed because she was exciting to watch. I haven't watched any basketball since Jorden played his last game and I can't remember if there was any race brought in to his games, I watched because he also made the game exciting.
And here I am thinking I would never find the female opposite of Ben Daniel..then I bumped into your page and, found out, I was wrong. A new subscriber, and will be watching you as long as you're willing to put out..aloha//
And she's only 22 years old. To handle everything like the Adult...she was amazing.
That has ALWAYS been one of the damaging attitudes of our community. I pay no attention, call me what you want. I think for myself. I am proud of Caitlin and she never got mixed up in that silliness. Subscriber
Same thing like I was trying to make it about the skills & ball
@@TheRaraReport and you did.!! Good job. GO FEVER 🏀🏀🏀🏀!!!!!
@@TheRaraReport Oh how I Love this video, although in the beginning you left out her “Privilege” 😮 But seriously your comments about her being top 3, if you have not seen it you should check out “WNBA stats” this guy has done his research and made some great comparison videos, he’s done some for MVP? ALL STAR, ROTY (not really needed), he compares all 10 players on the ALL WNBA teams and some others, well worth the watch. Again great video I imagine there will be some sore toes you stepped on, some nasty remarks “For selling out” (ashame that happens when you tell the truth). So glad I subscribed right after you started this channel, REALLY GLAD your over your COVID, take care and keep up the good work
Sexy Lips @@TheRaraReport
Well said
As she said “THEY WOKE A MONSTER”
Now she’s gonna be cooking them for years to come 😊😊
As a white woman - I PROMISE YOU - if Caitlin Clark was black, I would love her the exact same. If she were black, I would have paid for the same 10 streaming services just to watch her play…. AND drive 12 hours and pay $800 to go see her play in person twice.
I love her game period! The only reason I wouldn’t watch CC if she had a bad attitude, created a bunch of drama, or was a bully like a lot of these other women.
Agreed. I also love Alia Boston, Mitchell and Wheeler. All great players.
I live in Iowa City and we LOVE C22 but JuJu is JUST as exciting and I can't wait to see her play in Carver Hawkeye Arena.
I agree. After watching CC, I found Arike Ogunbowale and fell in love. She's amazing. I still watch for CC, but I always enjoy watching Arike. She's crazy good, and I sad as much the first time I saw her play.
As Asian man, I'm fan of Jordan, Bird, and James. I love their games.
@@HD-tf6zu Well said. This whole narrative about her fans and why we like her is nonsense As a white male, my favorite comedian is black. My favorite baseball player was black. My favorite comic book character is black. I think the ones who project these issues about race on us are actually the ones who judge people by their skin color....
The very saddest part of this year’s WNBA season, makes me privately shed some tears. Caitlin, through out the entire season during various media interactions, verbally stated how, when she was growing up, she idolized, admired, wanted to be like, many of the women who try to degrade her. I can say without a doubt, to meet your childhood hero’s and they turn out to hate that little girl who wanted to be like them. Such a sad thing. The sponsors, the WNBA management, the refe’s, fellow teammate, the sports broadcasters all let down her little girl dreams. Steven A and Shannon stepped up to the plate to help, but to no avail. The pain she is hiding is worst than any flagrant foul. CC, you are loved by millions!
Agreed, that has to hurt
CC idolized Diana Taurasi- and DT just disrespected her from day one
It’s pathetic
@@southwestrunner6384yes they are all pathetic jealous haters, got nothing to do with race, except if you're one of the old guard lesbian blacks grinding away for 5/10 years and 'who does she think she is?' Well, she's better than all of you colored women put together😮
Very well said
Agreed
Well said. Truth.
Thank you for putting into words, what her fans have watched her accomplish this season. Checked her ego at the door, worked hard, built her team chemistry, built trust with teammates and fans, and played ball. She stayed above the drama, never reacted to the hatred publicly, stayed true to who she is, and appreciated her fans. She played 40 games, and most of the crowds, were pro- Fever ( not just CC, but the whole team ), and respect her most for signing autographs for the kids, win or lose, home or away, she always took time for the kids.
Maybe the haters could learn something about being a role model and an icon, if they just paid attention.
CC just wants to b a baller n walks the walk - no bs no drama - just showin up n showin out
💯😊👍
Kudos to you and all the black men and women podcasters for the honesty, courage, and expertise to tell The Truth about the skill and class of Caitlin Clark in spite of all the criticism from the black community. Nothing infuriated me more than being told that Angel Reese was more deserving of being ROTY than Caitlin when it was obvious that CC was so much more deserving and Reese was stat padding to inflate her numbers as her team was consistently losing. I resent being subjected to gaslighting by the league, veterans, and the media. So, thank you.
Agree
Throw out the first 8 or 9 games of the season. The Fever lost for 3 reasons. 1. The s schedule was brutal, 2. The team wasn't physically fit enough to play the high pace CC style. 3. CC's teammates were working against her, to a big extent and would not pass back to her. Once her teammates started to buy in to her pace and style of play, the Fever took off.
Completely agree!
FINALLY a woman speaking facts and dropping truths. Not even Rachel or Adreianne speaks this much truth. Hell most men podcasters do not speak this much truth,,,,,,,,,, looking at you Stephan A Smith and Mr Sharpe and Gilbert Arena. Rara thank tou.
@@tonyd579 👍🍻
@@andrewmatzo8167Do you show up on every CC post.
I think Chennedy is gone from the league.
Thank you for this perspective.
It has been so very disappointing to see otherwise intelligent people excuse the bullying and eye-gouging and no-calls because they convinced themselves that a basketball player is personally responsible for racist trolls. Unfortunately, most people would rather hold onto a lie than to admit they were wrong.
All her hero's turned their back's on her - she is her own hero now
Not Maya Moore, that was her favorite and she didn't turn her back on her.
You are so right, I feel the same way.
No all, only swoops.
🎉🎉🎉you are absolutely right if she goes thru another season of the mess she went thru her season she should leave and go overseas
@@dronelifehexacopter correct and also to a lesser degree Cheryl Miller. Who showed what can happen when your coach(WNBA All Stars) has your back.
You said it! Thank you! Now about race... I'm an old white guy. Fan of Tiger Woods. Fan of Williams sisters. Fan of Mahomes. I am a fan of great players. I resent being called raciest for being a CC fan. I know it's out there and I hate it. But that is not Clark's fault or mine. I appreciate you standing up for the truth. The truth is she is a great bb player and a better person than all the haters.
You sound like me.
Iron sharpens iron; the pressure and attention from her opponents provided the fuel to her greatness. The character and grace she showed this season under the weight of all the scrutiny? Phenomenal.
My god, this is one of most legit and fleshed out applause I have seen as of late of a Caitlin Clark fan ever, I agree with you 100%. King Kong has nothing over CC22 or Rara..
"I really, really like who you are as a person, what you stand for."
I haven't gone any farther yet, but I like this video already! I agree entirely! I love her strength of character. I love her grace and humility and poise. She's not just a phenomenal player; she seems to me like a great person.
Now to watch the rest of the video!
Facts vs feelings !! Thank you for being real ❤️
THANK YOU FOR BEING HONEST, I AM A BROTHER AND I LOVE CC, her skills are phenomenal regardless of color.
CC is drinking 3 dollars mixed snack drinks with her buddy, Playing golf, watching Pacer games with her boyfriend. Having a relaxing vacation and not a care in the world. Just concentrating for her LPGA golf appearance. While her haters are just hating 24/7 getting stressed out. Don't they know that causes premature aging. 😂
Rent free in their heads! 😂😂😂😂😂
I’m going to see her.
Great commentary. Hopefully in her second season her many fans that regard race as irrelevant and react to ability and personality will increase. And all the players in the league will join them.
Loved your commentary !!!
Glad you enjoyed thank you
Angel's fans are, for the most part, black people who root for her because she is black AND because she IS a good player. Caitlin Clark's fans are both black and white, and are some of the most knowledgeable former and current NBA players and some of the most knowledgeable podcasters around. They know that they are seeing a generational player and are basing their assessment on talent, not skin color.
I find it interesting that the women in the league are jealous and tear her down instead of being happy to see a player drawing eyes to their game. Both black and white women don't like her. They are jealous. It’s interesting that her greatest support are black men. They recognize her for her skill. The administration of the W and the players have made fools of themselves and the league. A bunch of toxic jealous women. It is no wonder the league has not made a profit in 27 years. People don't care about women, like you. Clark should go to Europe. It can't be fun to play against these fools. Maybe a sports psychologist can figure all this out. But it boils down to women not liking to see other women succeed.
This brought tears to my eyes.. we need to forget about race and stupid shit. When we see greatness we recognize it.. We are all witnessing the greatest female basketball player that ever lived.. and it's beautiful ❤️❤️❤️
Can you do a show on the Wall Street Journal article?
I love your podcast! As a new basketball fan, it is refreshing to hear someone who has been a long-standing fan of the WNBA point out what they clearly don’t see!
I have become immersed in many sports over the years from gymnastics, to formula 1, to hockey, to ninja warrior…I have to say that following the WNBA was the most exhausting experience I’ve ever had as a fan! Really speaks to our dedication to Clark to put up with it all 😂
I just really appreciate your candor, looking forward to the next report 🫡 cheers 🥂
Well said
Appreciate you watching
Amazing video rara. Victory for both Caitlin and her fans!! They fueled her to be even better !!!!
Refreshing, I personally have not had any interest in sports in 30 years but CC has my attention. Once in a generation talent.
Thanks for your unbiased opinion about the skills that CC brings to the game. I don't watch basketball, but when my husband was watching the Fever one day, I was amazed. CC is the epitomy of what happens when you bring your best efforts. And, you Rara, keep up the great work! 😊
Rookie record for rookie records ❤ Great vid thank you !
A woman who speaks with the truth deserves more subscriptions. Everything was well said. You got my subscrption. Greetings from Osorno, Chile.
Fineally Someone that speaks the truth.👍🏻💪🏻🏀
Clark did show us the most important characteristics we all could use, humility and respect.
Good analysis, take your victory lap.👍🏾
Great video💯
I started watching the wnba because of maya moore, super skilled and all class. I don't like joining bandwagons so I was hesitant to get swept up in the caitlin clark hype. It was all of the negative comments in the media and by players that got me to pay more attention, and its no surprise one of Caitlin's role models was Maya. Caitlin is also super skilled and all class. I just bought my first Caitlin merch. Hopefully with Paige and Juju joining in the next few years the culture of the w and the media will evolve.
I don’t really care what color Caitlin’s skin is, she plays amazing basketball!! She makes those “movie like” passes that set up her team to make incredible shots!! So sick of pseudo athletes who think their drama and makeup/nails is what we’re watching WNBA for!!
Agree!! Thank you, Rara for speaking THE TRUTH about Caitlin Clark CC22!!!❤❤❤
Take that lap and hear your fans cheering! Keep up your great content. Love that laugh.
Great video. New Subscriber 👍👍👍
Not only is she great and super tough to put up with the crap. She’s incredibly mature and professional when being interviewed. Always says the right thing. Praises everyone 👍
Many of CC's 'turnovers' were due to teammates that needed to catch up and adjust to her passing skills. I think she literally played AB into better shape. Mitchell had been always waiting for the next pass. I think it took some time to recover from injury and some time to realize the Fever had a new point guard. Wheeler knew it, respected it.
This is the first of your videos I have watched...and it was a delight. Can't wait for CC to return and put up another big list of additional records for all her fans!
Nice Rara Report! The truth and boldly told. You should be the WNBA players' mentor.
Thank you for this, and you're right, we do deserve a damn victory lap! Love your measured and logical views.
First time viewer. Great show!!!
What a beautiful video. I’m not a basketball fan, but after watching Caitlin Clark play, even I knew that she was a once in a generational talent.
Your passion and generosity displayed in this video are a pleasure to witness. Thank you.❤
You know. You’re right!!! We should hold our heads up because we really were right for the good of it all. I was just kinda watching how sad they treated her especially when they labeled her fans racist. I was fed up. Thank you for this show
Sure do appreciate you, good reporting😊
Thank you for this video! It been hard to be a Caitlin fan at times with all the vitriol aimed at us. This means a lot. We like Caitlin because of her exciting style and how she carries herself. She could be any color or ethnicity and we would still be fans!
I just love your take on Caitlin, honey!! And you're adorable to boot!! With love and basketball from a longtime Caitlin and all things Hawkeye granny fan!!🏀🔥🏀🔥💖
First time watching your show.
Love it keep up the great content let’s go cc 2025👊🏾✌️
This is the most astounding summary of CC and the wnba I've this year! ASTOUNDING! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!🎉❤
What a great channel you have. Your channel is as great as Ben Daniels, Adrienne Ross, and W360 CJsofoolish. Your channel is great because you like CC. You're not one of these black women who only like someone because you are black. You are a black woman like myself who cheers someone on because they are great at what they do. After the disgusting hip check by that thug Carter on CC this is why I despise the WNBA. Carter should have been suspended but Clark showed them who was boss. I love CC and the Fever. I totally love your podcast. You have a new follower in me.❤️❤️👏🏿🏀⛹️🏻♀️
Totally real and I appreciate you.
Loved the video and your channel! Glad i found it and cant wait for more content especially about CC. You hit every point that ive been noticing about the season and what others were saying trying to bring her down. She rose to the occasion despite the pressure, this girl really is something special.
Hellyeah!!
Rara...you just made me jump out of my seat and shout yes!!
You just accurately, articulately, intelligently, maturely and professionally addressed all the issues of CC's rookie season...and you were 100% CORRECT!!!
Some of the sports commentaries out there did too, but not many. And you took the high road like Caitlyn and Aliyah, and Kelsey, and Lexie, and Temi, and Erica...you all have class and personality without all the petty, jealous, envious foolishness and activist devices and machinations of the majority of this unfortunately sorry-a** league!
Phew...
Dang, where can I find a woman in my life like you?! You dear are fine jewel!!🎉😂😊😊😊
She SO needed the Olympic break. I got to watch her whole home career in Iowa City and for me the bottom line is she is just more FUN to watch than any other woman in the game. After the Olympic break she was FUN again.
good to see someone come out and speak the real truth about what been happening all season long to Caitlin, big respect to you for that.
You young lady just made the best video one this issue I have seen. Good on you. Amazing work. Thank you for your words. These jelous racist women that went against her had a golden opportunity to gain themselves so many more fans. I never started watching before Caitlin but when I did I also was watching and following other talent but when I seen what they were about I stopped watching them, stopped thinking they were talented and now just think of why they would throw away an opportunity like this.
Letgit Channel +10/10😊
Why does every little thing have to about "race"? I loved Micheal Jordan, David Robinson, Steve Kerr, Steph Curry and Caitlan Clark. They all had that "it" for me and I never gave a dam the color of their skin. Irrelevant to greatness. Says the old white guy. Thank you Rara, for the honesty that's too rare in our society these days.
Love your commentary. I think the fact that she torched and broke vet ankle’s on the daily made them even more furious because they were drinking the Diana hateraid. Greatness is greatness, it adapts quickly and she did just that. She plays at a diff speed making vets look lost and tired. Hats off to Caitlin’s game and your recognition of greatness.
Rara, first time seeing you! You Rock! Keep it up!
I'm a new sub...love your DEFENSE of our girl Caitlin. Couldn't have said it better. The deck was stacked against her and she proved them all wrong. I applaud with you and celebrate her and us true fans who from day 1...new she was speacial. Love your channel....looking foward to next year Lord willing.
"Congrats to Caitlin Clark. Congrats to us fans who stuck by her ... Caitlin, we're just getting started!"
Okay, I watched the whole thing. That's how it ended, and I enjoyed the whole thing. Thanks, Raquel! This is the best video I've seen addressing the fact that most of the hatred directed toward Clark the entire season was racially based. It's a sensitive subject, so people are reluctant to be honest about it and state the facts.
Caitlin is a much better person than her detractors. She's remained above it all, refusing to acknowledge and deal with their pettiness and jealousy, leaving them gnashing their teeth.
It never stops, though. First it was a "rivalry" with Angel that never really existed. Now that that's been blown out of the water, they're saying Breanna Stewart has to be considered better than Clark because she has four rings for college -- although Stewie played on a stacked UConn team, and during her college career she played with 12 different teammates (including Napheesa Collier) who were first-round draft picks, while Caitlin played with only one teammate who was drafted at all, Kate Martin, 18th in the second round -- while Caitlin played for a school that hadn't been to the Final Four for 30 years, and she pulled the Hawkeyes to two consecutive national championship games. Although Caitlin played her heart out -- twice -- against the best teams in the nation, beating South Carolina, UConn, and LSU along the way, she couldn't drag them through the last 20 minutes of the season to a championship. Carrying a team on your back is hard work!
Now her haters are saying Sabrina Ionescu (who's having a great series in the finals and sank a killer game-winner 3 in the third game) should have been picked for the All-WNBA first team instead of Caitlin -- although Caitlin beat Sabrina in EVERY SINGLE CATEGORY in the stats. (Actually Sabrina, who really is an excellent player, should have been on the first team instead of Alyssa Thomas.)
It takes a big person to admit they've been wrong, and Caitlin's haters are small, petty people: I haven't seen one who has been willing to step back and say they were wrong, and give Caitlin the credit she deserves.
Thanks again, Raquel! Another great video! Keep doing what you're doing!
You always speak FACTS! Thank you for using your voice on social media, even with the backlash.
Loved that you took a victory lap! Great commentary! Go CC!
I'm Black & I'm PROUD & I love me some Caitlin Clark. Love watching her play...
Your victory lap has made for a very entertaining video. Let’s go back to the high road now. I really do want to see how this young woman’s game is going to grow in the coming years. She is trying to lift up women’s sports for all women and young girls too. There are a lot of very promising young women coming up who I believe are going to keep the momentum going forward. It is good that Caitlin arrived first, and excelled at absolutely everything the way she did, because it will help the other young women coming up as well.
Hi Rara, new follower here, from Scotland UK! I really enjoyed this viewpoint and totally agree with your points. Onwards and upwards - you and CC👌
Great video. Great courage on your part and great courage on the part of all the black podcasters that I love and follow. It must be difficult to tell it like it like it really is and not how the black community wants it to be. Your respect for the game and your respect for yourself is admirable.
No look I just subscribed to your channel because of this video my God I love you. Speaking truth standing up for what’s right I haven’t seen any more of your videos, but I’m going to thank you very much.
You've been consistent with the uploads
Yessssssssss, finally,i like your message on Caitlin Clark,the truth,they focused soooo much on hating,its shameful and what kills me Caitlin never spoke negative about anyone. I like speaking the truth... Caitlin has skills and she tries to help all wnba players and still they hate,they need to apologize,all she wants to do is play ball 🏀
An amazing video! Your articulation is factual, honest, and you exemplify the same character. I agree with what was said in a previous comment "if Caitlin Clark was black, I would love her the exact same"
Thank you
Truth
I can’t wait for next season. Mom and I will be watching Caitlin Clark ball out 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀
I loved the video except for one thing it's not Caitlin Clark's fans that are the problem it's the haters who pose as fans, they're trolls. Caitlin Clark's fans are amazing And their knowledge of basketball is way above the average WNBA fan because seriously if you've been a fan of the WNBA For a long time I feel for you because there really hasn't been much to watch
Your analysis was well versed and spot on from top to bottom. 👍 Tribalism is a tough thing to overcome. Bringing it out in the open and exposing its ugliness is a good thing.
You hit every point without drama and lies and I appreciate your analysis. ✌️
I'm glad I stayed and listened to what you were going to say!! I'm impressed girl !! Good job, keep up the great videos! CC deserves what you said , she's good! 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
You are so right about the haters out there. CC is the truth and will continue to be a force in the WNBA. It's hilarious how the same folks that talked about her; all of a sudden, they want her in that league. CC is about class, dignity and humbleness not petty hating & jealousy. Great content!
Hi Raquel. Let's go. I wish you the best. I am always looking forward to your contributions to the wnba. You are awesome. Greets from Germany. 3 to 2 Liberty!
Gooooood for you,as a matter of fact thank you for just getting straight to the point, can't wait to hear more about what you have to say.
Thank you for summing up exactly what has gone on this past season. The others know CC is going to get even better and they’re scared. No one has really challenged them the way she has and will. It must be difficult to be outclassed at every turn. I look forward to what’s coming. Just as I look forward to her golf tournament with Annika Sorenstram for the LPGA Pro-Am on Nov 12.
The Rara Report... You can be well and truly proud of yourself. Your video was a breath of fresh air as you explained all the animosity in such concise detail!!!
This entire rant sounds like my thoughts all year.
I enjoy your video’s. Full of passion and honesty. Keep up the good work. 🌹
Brilliantly articulated!! “WNBA, be better”!
Oh and Geno, was completely off on two occasions; first not signing her at UConn and then, the terrible assessment on her WNBA readiness to compete with the “top women’s BB players in the world”.
She was better prepared athletically and mentally…
💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
Thank you Rara ❤❤❤ been following you for a while you speak nothing but all facts
I have seen several videos of Caitlyn helping out and being kind to other people who needed assistance.
She is an awesome person and basketball player.
New subscriber. Your laughter, beautiful voice and soul are refreshing. Keep up the good contrarian speak.
Just found your channel I like your approach and mindset
Yes !! Caitlin deer r the love of her fans ❤
New subscriber. Love your channel , your very well spoken impressions of the wnba and the players. Complete fan of CC and YOU!! Anxiously awaiting your next video!
Very well said. I didn't understand why everyone one hated CC because she was white, I started watching because everyone was talking about her and stayed because she was exciting to watch. I haven't watched any basketball since Jorden played his last game and I can't remember if there was any race brought in to his games, I watched because he also made the game exciting.
Great video, thank you 😊
And here I am thinking I would never find the female opposite of Ben Daniel..then I bumped into your page and, found out, I was wrong. A new subscriber, and will be watching you as long as you're willing to put out..aloha//
Thank you. I appreciate your way of thinking. We need more women like you.
Thank you for positive message, it’s a pleasure to hear a smart young lady speak the truth.
I love everything u said u r right