Caitlin Clark’s Absence Ignites Discussion Among WNBA Fans

Caitlin Clark evokes reactions whether she’s mentioned or not. Recently, social media buzzed about her absence from a new ESPN WNBA documentary. Fans noticed her exclusion from the list of top WNBA MVP candidates discussed on Ion Sports, a network with some WNBA coverage.

Ion Sports, previously known as PAX TV, has transitioned from shows like ‘Supermarket Sweep’ to including sports coverage. Fans were surprised that Clark, who wears No. 22 and plays in Indianapolis, was not in the discussion of the season’s healthy MVP race. Despite arguments against her being MVP due to turnovers and defense, her performance, such as a 43-point game against Seattle last month and a triple-double in Portland, makes her a strong contender for the top five.

The omission of Clark sparked reactions on social media, indicating that people see her as a top five candidate. Ion, recognized for ‘Law & Order: SVU’ reruns, received significant attention for excluding her. There’s a theory that this omission could be a strategy to boost social media engagement, as it seems to draw attention to both Ion and the WNBA.

This strategy resembles something Andy Kaufman might have done to captivate audiences. And it is reminiscent of the kind of engagement that gets people talking about the WNBA MVP race, a topic often overlooked.