This is what happens when you burn your bridges; you can't go back across! Stewart said Caitlin needed a ring to be in the GOAT conversation, and while Collier spoke good of Clark, she didn't encourage the woman of the league to stop attacking Clark! What REAL incentive would Caitlin have to play for them? NONE! Collier and Stewart can thank DT for that!
To add about Collier, BTW I'm a Collier fan also, but she did allow Reese to extend her streak against her at the end of their game with her, with a unnecessary foul at the end of game so she could shoot and get her 10th point. It was unnecessary and on purpose if u look back at it.
Geno Auriemma owns part of Unrivaled. He has been a CC hater! She wanted to play for him he didn't recruit her and bashed her! What goes around comes around! KARMA Baby! CC don't need you Geno! NEW balance of Power happening. You don't play nice with me FU!!!
He messed up. UCONN would have won at least 2 championships they missed out on if CC was on his team. And she would have been in the Olympics this year. But here’s the deal. If that happened, she wouldn’t be the Caitlin Clark we all know. The path she has taken is what has made her so great. It’s hard to explain but we are blessed that she’s in the league.
@@ericMT I agree with you also! I’m glad Caitlin Clark stayed in Iowa and played for Coach Bluder at Iowa - who I knew personally from her coaching at Drake University - Iowa got the best of that deal - and I was sad to see Coach B leave Drake but everyone who knew Coach B, knew in our hearts knew she was destined to do bigger and better things in Coaching and in Life. Coach Bluder didn’t disappoint anyone!
I really did not want her to play for them mainly because I was afraid for her safety. After listening to you, I want to add that they are using her for their own benefit. I’m so glad she decided not to play for them and do other things. This will keep a balance in her life. Just like you said: don’t put all your eggs in one basket.
Exactly what i've been saying. Her doing unrivaled would have been a FAVOR to them, but why should she do them any more favors? And yea, she isn't scared of them. That's what ticks them off the most, she's not Sabrina or Kelsey, she is not apologizing for being born or taking shit lying down.
Caitlin had previously said she wasn’t playing basketball prior to all this hoopla. First, Caitlin was already committed to doing in person and virtual speaking engagements. Second, CC said she was playing basketball and going to support the WNBA and bring a Championship to Indiana Fever. Third, Caitlin is practicing new skills and getting ready for next season. Lastly, Caitlin is about growing women’s sports and inspiring people to go for their dreams, especially children. CC is a true competitor and a great human. 🌺🌺🩷🩷
CC is a smart brilliant professional who cherishes her privacy. The unrivalled format is projected in a way to delve into the players privacy and create drama. CC is not about all that. She wants her control over her narrative and will not give that up for all the money the league throws at her
CC has a specific goal to train for mid shots and building strength for 2025. Playing in the U takes away from her personal goals plus all the other options you mentioned. You are spot on Adrienne. In all she does, she needs rest and family time.
Perfect seeing you during my insomnia. Ok I’m listening ❤ #1 it was NEVER about the money and that’s what they couldn’t understand but did you do a video on A’ja’s team “accidentally” leaked that she was offered SO MUCH more money for her to play? I don’t believe it & don’t believe it was an accident 🙄
@@ardendragoon8792😂😂😂😂 great comment! Which is why I stopped watching those games until CC stayed playing in them again! Yes, I’m one of a “her” fans! 😂
$1 -2M is peanuts vs what her brand is worth. And her life and balance is even more important and being around people who appreciate and love her - playing golf (something she also loves and wants to master) and meeting stars and fans from other leagues gives her joy and also expands her reach and network. Good for her soul and also good for her future. Just shows how open she is to learning, expanding her interests and growing women’s sports in general. She is so much bigger than some start up gimmick league like Unrivaled and bigger than the WNBA. She is doing what comes natural to her (learning and growing) and in the process bringing enjoyment to so many more people than she is playing in the WNBA.
It's amazing to think that she's just 22 years old with a mind of a 30-year old making wise decisions (I'm sure her support group has contributed to this and she's listened to them). She's caring, considerate, appreciates what she has and is taking care of her gifts, and is happy to be with her fans, especially the young girls who adore her. My hope is that one day I can see her play. *** Also, if she had gone to Unrivaled, I would be afraid for her physical wellbeing. *** Kudos to her parents for bringing her up as a lovely human being. People are attracted to her because she's just a sweet wholesome young person with a ton of talent and love for basketball ... for life in general. And she wants to share that love with others......................
Your perceptiveness is a gift- I know you know this. ♥️ I come here to find out what I miss when I listen (carefully sometimes) to CC news stories! It amazes me what you get out of things. You read between the lines and then some. Thank you for all you do and all the time you spend preparing and sharing your insight with us. Like I said, it’s a gift. ♥️
It seems too many people are not well rounded. They limit themselves by only caring about one thing. Clark is a multi faceted human being, which results in her having many opportunities to find joy. It is easy for me to see why she seems to be so happy, and is able to thrive in a high pressure environment. She has lost herself in the service of others, while striving to be the best she can be across as many different endeavors as possible.
Take Away # 2 - Darned if you do, Darned if you don't... So she just makes the choice better for her. She spent all season biting her tongue as these women targeted her up and down the court, never talking bad EVEN about those attacking her... doesn't mean she has to do anything to HELP them - they made their beds. As far as 'pretending' Caitlin was in the league - they tried to use the WNBA tactic of using CC22 to generate heat they could use to shine their other players but she just said... "I'll Pass, thanks." Being in Unrivalled was NEVER her dream like being the WNBA, why would she put up with those players ISH if she doesn't have to?
Tbh, the biggest issue with Unrivaled is the fact it is not real basketball. It's more like pick-up basketball at the local YMCA with a Reality TV twist. They were more interested in creating a financial opportunity/alternative to going overseas (which is commendable btw) but never fleshed out the basketball component. Everything from the way they announced the players, teams, coaches, vague information on venue(s).. It all seems very haphazard and amateurish..
seems like they tried to hit both of the demographics that watches the kardashians and ones who watch sports. watching games last season and i don't see any of the bigs having the motor to run full court 3v3, but i will watch a few games before making up my mind.
The word "Generational" for CC, is by far, an understatement! In this day and age with all the, for lack of a better word, BS going on in this world. What a beacon of hope for the future. Imagine the world if all people, undeniable talent aside, behaved like this remarkable young lady. Even without all the sports accolades, I am so impressed and proud of this....., too many positive adjectives to list, wonderful human being!
Adrienne, i agree with your take. I would also add: 1. She may have obligations to her sponsors (personal appearances, make commercials, have meetings with Nike). 2. She may have speaking engagements lined up. We already know about her appearances with Letterman and Oprah. 3. She may want to participate in the 3 point shooting competition during NBA all-star weekend with Sabrina Ionescu, Steph Curry, and Klay Thompson. The event is in mid-February, right in the middle of the Unrivaled season. If that's the case, she will certainly want to take time to practice shooting in the format used by the competition. She won't want to show up unprepared. 4. She may want to go to Iowa basketball games. Maybe even do some practices with the Iowa team just for the fun of connecting with former teammates. 5. Hang out with her boyfriend. 6. Getting to know Stephanie White. Working with her on offensive strategies. I also agree with points made by other commenters.
CC is building her brand across multiple platforms. She understands marketing better than anyone else. The WNBA hasn't accepted her. They don't value her marketability they way the way the rest of the world sees it. They have been petty and disrespectful.
CC doesn't "say" anything. She allows her actions to speak for her. Her actions speak volumes as to her character. Humble, kind, hard-working, and driven. Qualities, some folks, we won't disparage, severely lack.
I totally agree! You nailed it!! We all seen what she went through..! They forget..she's a smart gal. Smart first. She isn't blind, and they ( most wmba) are like the ' mean girls club.
They had all the people that committed the flagrant fouls against her in league and they had her biggest hater Sheryl Swoops coaching. Why save that petty group of people and risk injury that may keep her out of the WNBA for a season or career?
They have said all year that they don't need her and she wasn't the reason for the biggest growth ever in women's basketball. So let them prove it without her 🤷🏿♂️
Haven't heard that one in a while, "God don't like ugly". It's the truth. I would bet my bottom dollar HE loathes people who are nasty to others just because. As far as your takeaways, I think they are spot on. The only one I am a little unresolved in is the one where CC is getting her payback for how she was treated in the "league". I'm still trying to figure out if she has a vengeful bone in her body. She seems to genuinely not care what rocks and stones are heaved upon her. Anyway, thanks @The Adrienne Ross Show for all your insights and content. Great job! take care & God Bless ♥
Unrivaled will be okay without Caitlin. Remember, the growth of the WNBA this year, according to the Wall Street Journal, was due to A'ja Wilson and Angel Reese. Cathy Engelbutt told us the WNBA's growth this year was due to "this rookie class", not just Caitlin. Unrivaled has 4 of the rookie class vaunted by Engelbutt in it, they'll be fine. Angel Reese assured all of us that the growth of the WNBA this year "was not just one person, it was ME TOO!!!" Her star power will bring stellar TV ratings for TNT. On social media frequented by old guard WNBA fans and Angel Reese fans, we are repeatedly told that they didn't want Caitlin in Unrivaled because they were tired of us Caitlin fans invading their social media sanctuary to talk about our favorite player. So it's cool - we all got what we wanted, Caitlin not playing in this league. There are enormous numbers of them to buy merchandise and watch games, they'll support the league financially without needing us. And yes, this entire comment is sarcasm.
A lot of valid reasons in previous comments. It could be that she didn’t think this venture was going to succeed, but I think she just wasn’t interested, and she wanted some time for other opportunities. She deserves a vacation and a break from the drama.
They wanted her there because they needed her star power. I think everyone had the same worry though that she would get there and they would all be hateful and catty towards her again. And then I'd worry that the thuggary would lead to her getting hurt. But after everything is said and done all I know is that she's a good person and a class act. And that is really saying something about her as a person and a human being.
Seems that Caitlin was paying attention in catechism class growing up. “Let your ‘yes’ be ‘yes’, and your ‘no’, ‘no’. Matthew 5:37. Iowans are plain-spoken and unpretentious. Visited my adoptive parents for a week in 1993 at their farm in northeastern Iowa in 1993. Mom, my baby sister and I, talking about a trip to the twin cities, a five hour trip n late October. We asked once, and let it go. He mulled it over for several days before saying yes. Best road trip ever! Hhe passed fifteen months later. Caitlin is a bright girl. Turned down a seven figure payout to give her time aneffort to a charity event. Serving the least.ones.
C²22 is her own woman. She has her plans on what she is trying to do, and she sticks to them regardless of what some may say. THAT is a very admirable quality (among others) that C²22 has.
I agree with you. I also think that they are some playing in it that would try to (for a better word) “harm” her. You saw it in the WNBA what’s stopping them in unrivaled, where no action would be taken against those who do “harm” to CC. She’s a smart cookie and it shows by decisions she’s making. Keep shining CC.
What do the following people have in common? Angel Reese Dijonais Carrington Breanna Stewart Chelsea Grey Brittney Griner Alyssa Thomas Answer: all of them hate Caitlin's fans. The Olympians reportedly pushed to keep Caitlin off the Olympics team because they were afraid her fans would make a lot of distraction if Caitlin didn't get as many minutes as we wanted her to. All the others accused Caitlin's fans of being toxic, racist, nasty. Griner is a twofer, falling into both categories. Why does Unrivaled want Caitlin to play? Because they need revenue. They need TV viewership revenue most of all, but also merchandise sales and ticket sales. Where does this revenue come from? Fans. Whose fans? Fans of the people playing. Who has the most fans? Caitlin. Whose fans have been viciously attacked and accused of bad behavior? Caitlin's. 1 out of 6 of the players, including one of the co-founders, have disparaged Caitlin's fan base. So why, exactly, should we NOW help them get paid?
Anyone stop to think that maybe she just wanted time off and pursue and invest in other interests. Maybe she just needed a break from all the W bullshit and pettiness amongst the players. W is its own worst enemy. CC obviously has surrounded herself with solid people and not activists who have their own agenda, and she wants to stay clear of all the distractions.
I agree! We all seen how she was treated in the WNBA and how the unrivaled league are the same people that were mistreating her and trying to take her out. The WNBA from the top down, is jealous, spiteful, envious and petty that Caitlin Clark is the superstar of the league and bringing the eyeballs to the league and they can’t stand the fact that she is doing this
don't forget Geno owns a large part of that league, why would she help him. he doesn't have enough money to buy her, she's not for sale. his peanut brain has no clue who she is, she actually has strong character
She needs a break. The Olympics was a refreshing break. Now that the WNBA season is over, she can just enjoy life, work out, do whatever drills she needs to do, and get ready for next year's season. Also, joining unrivaled smells too much like appeasing the bullies. Her teammates (Hull and Boston) can communicate to whoever asks that "Caitlin doesn't trust you a-holes."
They thought they could entice her by including her best friends but they included some of her worst enemies like Carrington too. Play there to be “hammered”. No thx.
Hello! At the end of the WNBA season Caitlin said that she had been playing for a full year. She said that she was taking the off season off. Why won’t anyone believe her.
They really tried to entice her so they could make more money- if she was interested, I’m sure she would have joined. I love that she might participate in the NBA all star stuff. This kid needed a break after a year of constant scrutiny. She looks so happy and relaxed since the season ended. CC has a heart of gold -especially for kids. Her charity work reflects that. I agree that it was never about the money. Love your quotes and nuggets of wisdom 😊
A lot of fans still complain about her not being picked for the Olympics, for her as a player it was the best thing that could have happened. With the break in playing she was able to elevate her game to a level that would not have happened if she would have gone to Paris. Same with Unrivaled, she is a true sports player, she knows her body, she knows what she needs to excel and was not being banged around on the BB court by a bunch of envious petty players. She wants to come back next season and reach new heights in the WNBA.. She knows what is best for her.
I agree with you. The "Unrivaled" League was supposed to be a place where the players can go to earn more money so they don't have to go overseas. Well, if that's what it is, then Caitlin Clark doesn't need to play in "Unrivaled," because she clearly doesn't need the money. You're right, they treated her like crap all year and now they want her presence to make them look good. Nope. I'm glad Caitlin didn't join, because there are no benefits for her playing. I'm so looking forward to watching CC and the Indiana Fever in the 2025 season. I hear MVPs and championships. Let's GOOOOOOOO!
BRILLIANT and SPOT ON!!!!! Geno for one is practically going to have himself either a stroke or an embolism, LMAO!! They will learn that Caitlin can't have these decisions made for her, she has a brain, and she isn't afraid to use it!!
From the beginning CC said what she was going to do. Get away from b-ball for awhile, play golf, work on her game, get stronger, get somewhat out of the public eye, have fun. I agree with you that she told unrivaled no a long time ago. She’s just doing what she said she would.
Yes,i love it when you get the truth,get to the point,and how much i appreciate the thoughts about what is exactly happening...thank you for your input,makes me appreciate all your takes on what's going on.. 💯👍
Yeah right I believe Caitlin Clark has other projects in the works she'll probably be busy doing something else that's way more important besides most of the women they selected wasn't nice to her anyway so that would be a red flag
Ms. Ross the Unrivaled has been using CC name and image to sell tickets and CC finally told ESPN to say NO she wasn’t going to play to finally stop them using her name to sell their tickets!!
It's funny to me. The next NBA player we can compare Caitlin Clark to will be Junior Bridgeman. While the ladies in the WNBA and Unrivaled continue to complain about 'fair share' and disproportionate wages, Clark will be making millions quietly by just doing. In time she will have made many times more through work than she will through basketball and endorsements. Unrivaled will be insignificant in hindsight.
I think she is getting more money from the NBA and from WNBA owners (many who have ties to the NBA) to NOT play in Unrivaled and perform in a shooting exhibition at the NBA All-Star game instead. Unrivaled is a competitor to the WNBA long-term and it is in the best interests of those who are invested in the W to squash this threat before it has a chance to bloom. The fact that she gets to dismiss those WNBA players who put her down and knocked her down is just an added bonus.
I don’t know if they’re paying her not to play, but I agree that it means Unrivaled will be less successful and hurts the players association ability to use the threat of it being an option to replace the WNBA in the upcoming CBA negotiations.
Spot on Adrienne, some of the same girls that want to hurt her, now want to use her for Unrivaled. Even if she did play and the league did not succeed they would have blamed her as well, resulting in more players wanting to hurt her in the upcoming WNBA season. I doubt that is what she was thinking because she does like a variety of sports in her life.
CC did the right thing by staying away from Unrivaled. Better for her health and image, they didn't want CC they wanted her name. That's a big FU to the haters playing in that league which will go no where. Gino as part owner doesn't deserve to be amongst greatness!
I really don't know why the disbelief, at the end of the Fevers season, CC said that she would not play in any off season league. Yall gotta learn to listen to what people say.
I am always hearing how it isn't just CC bringing fans. Now all these ladies can show us. Besides her saying a long time ago, she doesn't like 3v3. There is no upside to her playing. If she played they would be jealous she got more attention and money.
I agree with all you said but you need to add she needed a break, after playing the season at Iowa and then her rookie season she needed down time to enjoy herself.
Plus, hoping there are some big Nike commercials being made with Caitlin in secret right now... hoping Nike has some huge plan for Caitlin to explain why they have been so quiet and slow with products this year. Only way I can explain Nike's lack of Caitlin promotion up to this point in time.
I agree with all 4 of your takes, Ms. Ross. I don't care much for Stewart but I kind of like what I've seen from Collier. That being said, as 2 of the biggest stars and veterans in the WNBA, they failed to give CC her flowers all season. Especially Stewart and her ridiculous opinion on ''championships.'' I think it was terribly short-sighted of them to not call out the terrible treatment of Caitlin by the WNBA players, coaches, and league, in general. Perhaps if they would have stood up for CC, even if it was only for their own self interests in relation to Unraveled, CC might have given their league a shot. At the end of the season, Napheesa did praise CC's effect on league attendance, etc, but....too little, too late. You can't reap what you did not sow.
Hi Adrienne, How did I know that you would be a Great voice of reason. And your delivery is so beautifully eloquent. I believe that Caitlin is a super unique individual. To your sermon/thesis/synopsis/statement as a cherry atop your mountainous view. 5) She truly is a Philos Anthropos to the very essence of This Ancient Grecian meaning. 4) sure she would not be human if she did not have a choice to rise above. Great work Adrienne
The most impressive part of LPGA week was after a couple of days of LPGA fun she had a speaking engagement with Goldman-Sachs. Yeah that Goldman-Sachs.
Spot on. The best businesses diversify. I think she is going to be better off having a physical and mental break away from basketball. I'm sure she's still getting some hours in here and there but giving talks, golf pro-am's, golf caddying and looking to get involved in a Womens Soccer League are all giving her different mental stimulation away from basketball. Next season though, who knows? She'll not have come straight from a College season. Hopefully she'll not get the same hassle next season. Maybe she'll play. I kind-of feel she'll be invited to the Pro-Am again next year, and probabaly years to come, so Unrivaled may have to do without her. She's not doing it for the money and she doesn't need the money.
So happy CC is NOT playing there bc if she was, I would have HAD to watch, bc I LOVE watching HER play, but watching what they did TO her & how THEY "WNBA" treated her was despicable! I don't want to have to endure that anymore. I'm PRAYING the league has learned their lesson & will do right by her next season. I would like to see the Commissioner & referee department ALL REPLACED with respectable, honest, and qualified people to allow dignity to emerge within the NEW WNBA!!! Also, drop NIKE for their obvious disrespect to the Caitlin Clark Effect/Fans. MAKE 🏀 GREAT AGAIN!!! MJ🐐CC🐐 ❤️🔥🏀🏆2025✝️
ABSOLUTELY! Right on! She has a good head on her shoulders, a good heart for others & I could only imagine the hits her sister W players would produce! She is smart but, also wise! I re-activated my TV just to watch CC & the Fever…
If she doesn’t want to make 5 million dollars to play 10 games in ice cubes 3 vs 3 league and wasn’t even mad at the players there. Why would she want to take 1 million from the same players that attacked her physically and mentally plus calling out her fans for no other reason than to try and make it look like their bad fans. I don’t think it’s even a 0.1% chance at her playing and letting them try more attacks on her.
I thought the Big 3 was a little different because I hope she believes, as I do, that women and men shouldn't compete against one another professionally.
I not for men and women competing in any men vs woman competition, I don’t believe it’s a fair showing of a woman’s skill and ability. I was just pointing out that one the money second, the people involved and lastly who’s done or haven’t done attacks on her. Plus the 3 vs 3 is a different game. If they really wanted to have a place to help women from going overseas it should have been the same style of game with time between the games for the women to rest and train between seasons. 3 vs 3 is just a lot of people trying to be flashy in my opinion. I don’t see it as a true basketball game.
As many people have already pointed out, All of the sudden reality has set in, no one cares about the clown show without CC , Not that all of them fill up the clown show boat, many are great players and people, but the disrespect and verbal abuse was over the top Go Caitlin
She's also in the ownership group trying to bring women's soccer to Cincinnati!! Interview with David Letterman, some women's forum with Oprah, Robin Roberts, etc. She ain't got time for that Unrivaled sh**! Also check out the new State Farm Rookie commercial! Hilarious!!
Also in Unrivaled she would be up against some of her biggest haters. She would have a target on her without at least some of the protection the WNBA and a full team gives her.
She speaks softly and carries a big stick!
Perfect!!
Psst: That big stick is called a Driver / 9 Iron.
She has smartness at 22 unmatched..
That's a great statement. I REALLY like it. That was bloody awesome .
This is what happens when you burn your bridges; you can't go back across! Stewart said Caitlin needed a ring to be in the GOAT conversation, and while Collier spoke good of Clark, she didn't encourage the woman of the league to stop attacking Clark! What REAL incentive would Caitlin have to play for them? NONE! Collier and Stewart can thank DT for that!
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To add about Collier, BTW I'm a Collier fan also, but she did allow Reese to extend her streak against her at the end of their game with her, with a unnecessary foul at the end of game so she could shoot and get her 10th point. It was unnecessary and on purpose if u look back at it.
@ proving they had a scripted plan to continue the so called competition between Reese & CC, which is evident!
@@motherofthreeb6337 you said it!
Geno Auriemma owns part of Unrivaled. He has been a CC hater! She wanted to play for him he didn't recruit her and bashed her! What goes around comes around! KARMA Baby! CC don't need you Geno! NEW balance of Power happening. You don't play nice with me FU!!!
He messed up. UCONN would have won at least 2 championships they missed out on if CC was on his team. And she would have been in the Olympics this year.
But here’s the deal. If that happened, she wouldn’t be the Caitlin Clark we all know. The path she has taken is what has made her so great. It’s hard to explain but we are blessed that she’s in the league.
@@monicamalone5062 cannot argue with you on this!
@@ericMT I agree with you also! I’m glad Caitlin Clark stayed in Iowa and played for Coach Bluder at Iowa - who I knew personally from her coaching at Drake University - Iowa got the best of that deal - and I was sad to see Coach B leave Drake but everyone who knew Coach B, knew in our hearts knew she was destined to do bigger and better things in Coaching and in Life. Coach Bluder didn’t disappoint anyone!
No shoe, no olympic team, 1/2 flagrant fouls called, lukewarm media, what'd they expect
She was never invited
CC, time to go to Europe, switch to golf, get away from planet toxic:WNBA
@@colinpeck8257she’s not gonna do that lol
@@TyGrue-p2nTypical CC hater.
She doesn't need that unrivaled league. Let the great Angel Reese prove her worth.. I wish Boston and Hull weren't in it. I love them.
I really did not want her to play for them mainly because I was afraid for her safety. After listening to you, I want to add that they are using her for their own benefit. I’m so glad she decided not to play for them and do other things. This will keep a balance in her life. Just like you said: don’t put all your eggs in one basket.
Exactly what i've been saying. Her doing unrivaled would have been a FAVOR to them, but why should she do them any more favors? And yea, she isn't scared of them. That's what ticks them off the most, she's not Sabrina or Kelsey, she is not apologizing for being born or taking shit lying down.
Caitlin had previously said she wasn’t playing basketball prior to all this hoopla. First, Caitlin was already committed to doing in person and virtual speaking engagements. Second, CC said she was playing basketball and going to support the WNBA and bring a Championship to Indiana Fever. Third, Caitlin is practicing new skills and getting ready for next season. Lastly, Caitlin is about growing women’s sports and inspiring people to go for their dreams, especially children. CC is a true competitor and a great human. 🌺🌺🩷🩷
The Devils need her to join them! Hell no..
My grandmother used to say "If you dig a ditch you better make it shallow because you might fall into it one day".
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They don't deserve CC. They are still unwilling to acknowledge thst she has been mistrested
You get what you give. Karma in action.
Sounds like a line from a Tesla Tune .. 🙏✌️🍻
CC is a smart brilliant professional who cherishes her privacy. The unrivalled format is projected in a way to delve into the players privacy and create drama. CC is not about all that. She wants her control over her narrative and will not give that up for all the money the league throws at her
You make the league sound part "reality show" - my heart sinks even further. Reality shows rarely have much "reality".
CC has a specific goal to train for mid shots and building strength for 2025. Playing in the U takes away from her personal goals plus all the other options you mentioned. You are spot on Adrienne. In all she does, she needs rest and family time.
My 3 takeaways: Caitlin said, .........1) Kiss 2) My 3) A _ _!!!
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All they want is to squeeze another golden egg from the goose, she can start her own league so she told you to GFY😅😅
I doubt that, she wouldn’t want them thatclose
Cate was welcomed into the LPGA. The women of the LPGA and The sponsors televised the Pro Am for women that has never happened before.
Perfect seeing you during my insomnia. Ok I’m listening ❤ #1 it was NEVER about the money and that’s what they couldn’t understand but did you do a video on A’ja’s team “accidentally” leaked that she was offered SO MUCH more money for her to play? I don’t believe it & don’t believe it was an accident 🙄
100%: Aja was NOT offered as much as Caitlin. Would make zero sense.
Sorry to hear about your insomnia, May i suggest an Audio-book. As for the rest, Clark has not had a proper rest in four years.
Cure for insomnia. Watch wnba games before cc.
Remember that dude who bought front row seats for his insomnia. It worked like a charm.
@@ardendragoon8792😂😂😂😂 great comment! Which is why I stopped watching those games until CC stayed playing in them again! Yes, I’m one of a “her” fans! 😂
$1 -2M is peanuts vs what her brand is worth. And her life and balance is even more important and being around people who appreciate and love her - playing golf (something she also loves and wants to master) and meeting stars and fans from other leagues gives her joy and also expands her reach and network. Good for her soul and also good for her future. Just shows how open she is to learning, expanding her interests and growing women’s sports in general. She is so much bigger than some start up gimmick league like Unrivaled and bigger than the WNBA. She is doing what comes natural to her (learning and growing) and in the process bringing enjoyment to so many more people than she is playing in the WNBA.
It's amazing to think that she's just 22 years old with a mind of a 30-year old making wise decisions (I'm sure her support group has contributed to this and she's listened to them). She's caring, considerate, appreciates what she has and is taking care of her gifts, and is happy to be with her fans, especially the young girls who adore her. My hope is that one day I can see her play. *** Also, if she had gone to Unrivaled, I would be afraid for her physical wellbeing. *** Kudos to her parents for bringing her up as a lovely human being. People are attracted to her because she's just a sweet wholesome young person with a ton of talent and love for basketball ... for life in general. And she wants to share that love with others......................
EVERY Other league LOVES CC. The WNBA was STUPID PETTY
They don't like her anyway! So why join your haters? Plus she needs the time off...
Your perceptiveness is a gift- I know you know this. ♥️ I come here to find out what I miss when I listen (carefully sometimes) to CC news stories! It amazes me what you get out of things. You read between the lines and then some. Thank you for all you do and all the time you spend preparing and sharing your insight with us. Like I said, it’s a gift. ♥️
Absolutely 👍🏻
@janea095 Thank you for such kind words!
@@theadriennerossshowjust want to echo the words on Jane. I very much enjoy and appreciate your thoughts. Bless you.
@@davidspriggs5024 Thank you, David!
Exactly Adrienne! Never About The Money. 🤭🤔💯‼️🙌🏼
Her quiet way of saying "I don't need this shit."
I completely agree with everything you shared. Your take aways were exactly what I've been thinking. Love your show!
What you said! Perfectly!👌🏻
It seems too many people are not well rounded. They limit themselves by only caring about one thing. Clark is a multi faceted human being, which results in her having many opportunities to find joy. It is easy for me to see why she seems to be so happy, and is able to thrive in a high pressure environment. She has lost herself in the service of others, while striving to be the best she can be across as many different endeavors as possible.
My thoughts exactly.
Take Away # 2 - Darned if you do, Darned if you don't... So she just makes the choice better for her. She spent all season biting her tongue as these women targeted her up and down the court, never talking bad EVEN about those attacking her... doesn't mean she has to do anything to HELP them - they made their beds. As far as 'pretending' Caitlin was in the league - they tried to use the WNBA tactic of using CC22 to generate heat they could use to shine their other players but she just said... "I'll Pass, thanks." Being in Unrivalled was NEVER her dream like being the WNBA, why would she put up with those players ISH if she doesn't have to?
Tbh, the biggest issue with Unrivaled is the fact it is not real basketball. It's more like pick-up basketball at the local YMCA with a Reality TV twist. They were more interested in creating a financial opportunity/alternative to going overseas (which is commendable btw) but never fleshed out the basketball component. Everything from the way they announced the players, teams, coaches, vague information on venue(s).. It all seems very haphazard and amateurish..
Correct take and I agree with you!
seems like they tried to hit both of the demographics that watches the kardashians and ones who watch sports. watching games last season and i don't see any of the bigs having the motor to run full court 3v3, but i will watch a few games before making up my mind.
The word "Generational" for CC, is by far, an understatement! In this day and age with all the, for lack of a better word, BS going on in this world. What a beacon of hope for the future. Imagine the world if all people, undeniable talent aside, behaved like this remarkable young lady. Even without all the sports accolades, I am so impressed and proud of this....., too many positive adjectives to list, wonderful human being!
💯 agree ✅
Adrienne, i agree with your take. I would also add:
1. She may have obligations to her sponsors (personal appearances, make commercials, have meetings with Nike).
2. She may have speaking engagements lined up. We already know about her appearances with Letterman and Oprah.
3. She may want to participate in the 3 point shooting competition during NBA all-star weekend with Sabrina Ionescu, Steph Curry, and Klay Thompson. The event is in mid-February, right in the middle of the Unrivaled season. If that's the case, she will certainly want to take time to practice shooting in the format used by the competition. She won't want to show up unprepared.
4. She may want to go to Iowa basketball games. Maybe even do some practices with the Iowa team just for the fun of connecting with former teammates.
5. Hang out with her boyfriend.
6. Getting to know Stephanie White. Working with her on offensive strategies.
I also agree with points made by other commenters.
You are so right on. Maybe they should try being respectful, and grateful.
CC is building her brand across multiple platforms. She understands marketing better than anyone else. The WNBA hasn't accepted her. They don't value her marketability they way the way the rest of the world sees it. They have been petty and disrespectful.
CC doesn't "say" anything. She allows her actions to speak for her. Her actions speak volumes as to her character. Humble, kind, hard-working, and driven. Qualities, some folks, we won't disparage, severely lack.
I totally agree! You nailed it!! We all seen what she went through..! They forget..she's a smart gal. Smart first. She isn't blind, and they ( most wmba) are like the ' mean girls club.
“Mean girls club” exactly! 👍🏻
They had all the people that committed the flagrant fouls against her in league and they had her biggest hater Sheryl Swoops coaching. Why save that petty group of people and risk injury that may keep her out of the WNBA for a season or career?
They have said all year that they don't need her and she wasn't the reason for the biggest growth ever in women's basketball. So let them prove it without her 🤷🏿♂️
Yep
Haven't heard that one in a while, "God don't like ugly". It's the truth. I would bet my bottom dollar HE loathes people who are nasty to others just because. As far as your takeaways, I think they are spot on. The only one I am a little unresolved in is the one where CC is getting her payback for how she was treated in the "league". I'm still trying to figure out if she has a vengeful bone in her body. She seems to genuinely not care what rocks and stones are heaved upon her. Anyway, thanks @The Adrienne Ross Show for all your insights and content. Great job! take care & God Bless ♥
Money is the tail of the kite and Caitlin is the wind.
Instead of flying high the jealous players fight the wind.
Well … Caitlin Clark don’t owe anything to them … she can whatever she wants … …
@@ricardoa.aggabao8413 CC is NOT thinking about them.
Caitlin Clark playing in Unrivaled makes as much sense as the new Jaguar commercial 🤣
Unrivaled will be okay without Caitlin.
Remember, the growth of the WNBA this year, according to the Wall Street Journal, was due to A'ja Wilson and Angel Reese.
Cathy Engelbutt told us the WNBA's growth this year was due to "this rookie class", not just Caitlin. Unrivaled has 4 of the rookie class vaunted by Engelbutt in it, they'll be fine.
Angel Reese assured all of us that the growth of the WNBA this year "was not just one person, it was ME TOO!!!" Her star power will bring stellar TV ratings for TNT.
On social media frequented by old guard WNBA fans and Angel Reese fans, we are repeatedly told that they didn't want Caitlin in Unrivaled because they were tired of us Caitlin fans invading their social media sanctuary to talk about our favorite player. So it's cool - we all got what we wanted, Caitlin not playing in this league. There are enormous numbers of them to buy merchandise and watch games, they'll support the league financially without needing us.
And yes, this entire comment is sarcasm.
A lot of valid reasons in previous comments. It could be that she didn’t think this venture was going to succeed, but I think she just wasn’t interested, and she wanted some time for other opportunities. She deserves a vacation and a break from the drama.
They wanted her there because they needed her star power. I think everyone had the same worry though that she would get there and they would all be hateful and catty towards her again. And then I'd worry that the thuggary would lead to her getting hurt.
But after everything is said and done all I know is that she's a good person and a class act. And that is really saying something about her as a person and a human being.
Seems that Caitlin was paying attention in catechism class growing up. “Let your ‘yes’ be ‘yes’, and your ‘no’, ‘no’. Matthew 5:37. Iowans are plain-spoken and unpretentious. Visited my adoptive parents for a week in 1993 at their farm in northeastern Iowa in 1993. Mom, my baby sister and I, talking about a trip to the twin cities, a five hour trip n late October. We asked once, and let it go. He mulled it over for several days before saying yes. Best road trip ever! Hhe passed fifteen months later. Caitlin is a bright girl. Turned down a seven figure payout to give her time aneffort to a charity event. Serving the least.ones.
You are honest and knowledgeable. Thank you ❤
Adrienne, I really enjoy your reels!
I appreciate that! Thank you!
C²22 is her own woman. She has her plans on what she is trying to do, and she sticks to them regardless of what some may say. THAT is a very admirable quality (among others) that C²22 has.
I agree with you. I also think that they are some playing in it that would try to (for a better word) “harm” her. You saw it in the WNBA what’s stopping them in unrivaled, where no action would be taken against those who do “harm” to CC. She’s a smart cookie and it shows by decisions she’s making. Keep shining CC.
What do the following people have in common?
Angel Reese
Dijonais Carrington
Breanna Stewart
Chelsea Grey
Brittney Griner
Alyssa Thomas
Answer: all of them hate Caitlin's fans.
The Olympians reportedly pushed to keep Caitlin off the Olympics team because they were afraid her fans would make a lot of distraction if Caitlin didn't get as many minutes as we wanted her to.
All the others accused Caitlin's fans of being toxic, racist, nasty.
Griner is a twofer, falling into both categories.
Why does Unrivaled want Caitlin to play? Because they need revenue. They need TV viewership revenue most of all, but also merchandise sales and ticket sales. Where does this revenue come from? Fans. Whose fans? Fans of the people playing. Who has the most fans? Caitlin. Whose fans have been viciously attacked and accused of bad behavior? Caitlin's.
1 out of 6 of the players, including one of the co-founders, have disparaged Caitlin's fan base. So why, exactly, should we NOW help them get paid?
Anyone stop to think that maybe she just wanted time off and pursue and invest in other interests. Maybe she just needed a break from all the W bullshit and pettiness amongst the players. W is its own worst enemy. CC obviously has surrounded herself with solid people and not activists who have their own agenda, and she wants to stay clear of all the distractions.
I agree! We all seen how she was treated in the WNBA and how the unrivaled league are the same people that were mistreating her and trying to take her out.
The WNBA from the top down, is jealous, spiteful, envious and petty that Caitlin Clark is the superstar of the league and bringing the eyeballs to the league and they can’t stand the fact that she is doing this
don't forget Geno owns a large part of that league, why would she help him. he doesn't have enough money to buy her, she's not for sale. his peanut brain has no clue who she is, she actually has strong character
Plus the Indiana Fever did not want her to play in Unrivaled. They didn’t want her injured for the WNBA season. There could be a contract clause.
She needs a break. The Olympics was a refreshing break. Now that the WNBA season is over, she can just enjoy life, work out, do whatever drills she needs to do, and get ready for next year's season.
Also, joining unrivaled smells too much like appeasing the bullies. Her teammates (Hull and Boston) can communicate to whoever asks that "Caitlin doesn't trust you a-holes."
I’d rephrase point 4 to be you get what you give. Great video Adrienne!
Caitlin Clark is just being HERSELF, which some others can’t handle and that’s their problem not hers or her fans!!!
This Sky fan totally agree. I’m not going to bale out people who treated me like crap. She doesn’t need Unrivaled
I don't think CC is vengeful, I think she's looking to expand her portfolio. She has options and opportunities that no one else has.
They thought they could entice her by including her best friends but they included some of her worst enemies like Carrington too. Play there to be “hammered”. No thx.
They should read the “Parable of the Talents “. Mathew 25:14-30
A perfect example of how to use your gifts.
Hello! At the end of the WNBA season Caitlin said that she had been playing for a full year. She said that she was taking the off season off. Why won’t anyone believe her.
They really tried to entice her so they could make more money- if she was interested, I’m sure she would have joined. I love that she might participate in the NBA all star stuff. This kid needed a break after a year of constant scrutiny. She looks so happy and relaxed since the season ended. CC has a heart of gold -especially for kids. Her charity work reflects that. I agree that it was never about the money. Love your quotes and nuggets of wisdom 😊
A lot of fans still complain about her not being picked for the Olympics, for her as a player it was the best thing that could have happened. With the break in playing she was able to elevate her game to a level that would not have happened if she would have gone to Paris. Same with Unrivaled, she is a true sports player, she knows her body, she knows what she needs to excel and was not being banged around on the BB court by a bunch of envious petty players. She wants to come back next season and reach new heights in the WNBA.. She knows what is best for her.
I'm with you, Caitlin doesn't need U R. She looks just fine on the golf course.
I agree with you. The "Unrivaled" League was supposed to be a place where the players can go to earn more money so they don't have to go overseas. Well, if that's what it is, then Caitlin Clark doesn't need to play in "Unrivaled," because she clearly doesn't need the money. You're right, they treated her like crap all year and now they want her presence to make them look good. Nope. I'm glad Caitlin didn't join, because there are no benefits for her playing. I'm so looking forward to watching CC and the Indiana Fever in the 2025 season. I hear MVPs and championships. Let's GOOOOOOOO!
I’m glad she is not playing. I agree with all you said
BRILLIANT and SPOT ON!!!!! Geno for one is practically going to have himself either a stroke or an embolism, LMAO!! They will learn that Caitlin can't have these decisions made for her, she has a brain, and she isn't afraid to use it!!
My take away from this situation is that Caitlin's "No" means "No" !
Adrienne, everything you said is right on target🎯. You are still batting a thousand! I'm always so happy when I see a new video of yours posted.
I thoroughly enjoy your content…..always. You always nail the topic! You are the best!
My prediction is that Caitlin does 8 years in the WNBA then she is onto bigger and better things.
She'll buy it at that point!
From the beginning CC said what she was going to do. Get away from b-ball for awhile, play golf, work on her game, get stronger, get somewhat out of the public eye, have fun. I agree with you that she told unrivaled no a long time ago. She’s just doing what she said she would.
I agree-sometimes I think you are reading my mind-LOL!
I also think 3 on 3 can get boring-don't know if CC is thinking that, but I am....
Yes,i love it when you get the truth,get to the point,and how much i appreciate the thoughts about what is exactly happening...thank you for your input,makes me appreciate all your takes on what's going on.. 💯👍
I appreciate that. Thank you!
Yeah right I believe Caitlin Clark has other projects in the works she'll probably be busy doing something else that's way more important besides most of the women they selected wasn't nice to her anyway so that would be a red flag
Her parents did a superb job
The best perspective on this awesome young lady I've heard.. By Far!!!
Good morning, Ms. Adrienne. I hope you have a fabulous and blessed day. 🙏
Hello there! Thank you, and right back atcha! 😊
Ms. Ross the Unrivaled has been using CC name and image to sell tickets and CC finally told ESPN to say NO she wasn’t going to play to finally stop them using her name to sell their tickets!!
It's funny to me. The next NBA player we can compare Caitlin Clark to will be Junior Bridgeman.
While the ladies in the WNBA and Unrivaled continue to complain about 'fair share' and disproportionate wages, Clark will be making millions quietly by just doing.
In time she will have made many times more through work than she will through basketball and endorsements.
Unrivaled will be insignificant in hindsight.
I think she is getting more money from the NBA and from WNBA owners (many who have ties to the NBA) to NOT play in Unrivaled and perform in a shooting exhibition at the NBA All-Star game instead. Unrivaled is a competitor to the WNBA long-term and it is in the best interests of those who are invested in the W to squash this threat before it has a chance to bloom. The fact that she gets to dismiss those WNBA players who put her down and knocked her down is just an added bonus.
I don’t know if they’re paying her not to play, but I agree that it means Unrivaled will be less successful and hurts the players association ability to use the threat of it being an option to replace the WNBA in the upcoming CBA negotiations.
Spot on Adrienne, some of the same girls that want to hurt her, now want to use her for Unrivaled. Even if she did play and the league did not succeed they would have blamed her as well, resulting in more players wanting to hurt her in the upcoming WNBA season. I doubt that is what she was thinking because she does like a variety of sports in her life.
CC did the right thing by staying away from Unrivaled. Better for her health and image, they didn't want CC they wanted her name. That's a big FU to the haters playing in that league which will go no where. Gino as part owner doesn't deserve to be amongst greatness!
You are so damm right ❤❤❤
I really don't know why the disbelief, at the end of the Fevers season, CC said that she would not play in any off season league. Yall gotta learn to listen to what people say.
I am always hearing how it isn't just CC bringing fans. Now all these ladies can show us. Besides her saying a long time ago, she doesn't like 3v3. There is no upside to her playing. If she played they would be jealous she got more attention and money.
CC lives a big life of service!
I agree with all you said but you need to add she needed a break, after playing the season at Iowa and then her rookie season she needed down time to enjoy herself.
Plus, hoping there are some big Nike commercials being made with Caitlin in secret right now... hoping Nike has some huge plan for Caitlin to explain why they have been so quiet and slow with products this year. Only way I can explain Nike's lack of Caitlin promotion up to this point in time.
Wise words..so true 🤣
I agree with all 4 of your takes, Ms. Ross. I don't care much for Stewart but I kind of like what I've seen from Collier. That being said, as 2 of the biggest stars and veterans in the WNBA, they failed to give CC her flowers all season. Especially Stewart and her ridiculous opinion on ''championships.'' I think it was terribly short-sighted of them to not call out the terrible treatment of Caitlin by the WNBA players, coaches, and league, in general. Perhaps if they would have stood up for CC, even if it was only for their own self interests in relation to Unraveled, CC might have given their league a shot. At the end of the season, Napheesa did praise CC's effect on league attendance, etc, but....too little, too late. You can't reap what you did not sow.
I live in South Florida… way south, and I don’t think I’ll be attending. Maybe but probably not.
Hi Adrienne,
How did I know that you would be a Great voice of reason. And your delivery is so beautifully eloquent. I believe that Caitlin is a super unique individual. To your sermon/thesis/synopsis/statement as a cherry atop your mountainous view.
5) She truly is a Philos Anthropos to the very essence of This Ancient Grecian meaning. 4) sure she would not be human if she did not have a choice to rise above. Great work Adrienne
You are stunning beautiful strong smart passionate intelligent amazing awake straightforward passionate inspiring insightful lady host
Thank you! :)
The most impressive part of LPGA week was after a couple of days of LPGA fun she had a speaking engagement with Goldman-Sachs. Yeah that Goldman-Sachs.
I agree with this video. I am glad Caitlin Clark did not go.
Spot on. The best businesses diversify. I think she is going to be better off having a physical and mental break away from basketball. I'm sure she's still getting some hours in here and there but giving talks, golf pro-am's, golf caddying and looking to get involved in a Womens Soccer League are all giving her different mental stimulation away from basketball. Next season though, who knows? She'll not have come straight from a College season. Hopefully she'll not get the same hassle next season. Maybe she'll play. I kind-of feel she'll be invited to the Pro-Am again next year, and probabaly years to come, so Unrivaled may have to do without her. She's not doing it for the money and she doesn't need the money.
So happy CC is NOT playing there bc if she was, I would have HAD to watch, bc I LOVE watching HER play, but watching what they did TO her & how THEY "WNBA" treated her was despicable! I don't want to have to endure that anymore. I'm PRAYING the league has learned their lesson & will do right by her next season. I would like to see the Commissioner & referee department ALL REPLACED with respectable, honest, and qualified people to allow dignity to emerge within the NEW WNBA!!! Also, drop NIKE for their obvious disrespect to the Caitlin Clark Effect/Fans. MAKE 🏀 GREAT AGAIN!!!
MJ🐐CC🐐 ❤️🔥🏀🏆2025✝️
ABSOLUTELY! Right on! She has a good head on her shoulders, a good heart for others & I could only imagine the hits her sister W players would produce! She is smart but, also wise! I re-activated my TV just to watch CC & the Fever…
If she doesn’t want to make 5 million dollars to play 10 games in ice cubes 3 vs 3 league and wasn’t even mad at the players there. Why would she want to take 1 million from the same players that attacked her physically and mentally plus calling out her fans for no other reason than to try and make it look like their bad fans.
I don’t think it’s even a 0.1% chance at her playing and letting them try more attacks on her.
I thought the Big 3 was a little different because I hope she believes, as I do, that women and men shouldn't compete against one another professionally.
I not for men and women competing in any men vs woman competition, I don’t believe it’s a fair showing of a woman’s skill and ability. I was just pointing out that one the money second, the people involved and lastly who’s done or haven’t done attacks on her. Plus the 3 vs 3 is a different game. If they really wanted to have a place to help women from going overseas it should have been the same style of game with time between the games for the women to rest and train between seasons. 3 vs 3 is just a lot of people trying to be flashy in my opinion. I don’t see it as a true basketball game.
I THINK THAT CC SHOULD GET OUT OF THE WNBA BEFORE THOSE HATERS SERIOUSLY INJURE/PARALYZE HER .
The saying is you get what you give. And itis extremely appropriate to describe the players in unrivaled
Well said.. CC has other options.She is truly her own economy.
As many people have already pointed out,
All of the sudden reality has set in, no one cares about the clown show without CC ,
Not that all of them fill up the clown show boat, many are great players and people, but the disrespect and verbal abuse was over the top
Go Caitlin
She's also in the ownership group trying to bring women's soccer to Cincinnati!! Interview with David Letterman, some women's forum with Oprah, Robin Roberts, etc. She ain't got time for that Unrivaled sh**! Also check out the new State Farm Rookie commercial! Hilarious!!
Also in Unrivaled she would be up against some of her biggest haters. She would have a target on her without at least some of the protection the WNBA and a full team gives her.
AR spot on as usual. Good listen.