DONE JUST NOW: WNBA faced Backlash for Caitlin Clark actions prior to the playoffs just now

The Indiana Fever and Connecticut Sun are set to clash in the first round of the WNBA playoffs, beginning Sunday. As the third seed, Connecticut will host the sixth-seeded Fever at Mohegan Sun Arena to kick off the series.

Rookie sensation Caitlin Clark, coming off a historic debut season, will make her first postseason appearance. Clark posted remarkable averages of 19.2 points, 8.4 assists, and 5.7 rebounds, shattering records along the way. Her impact also extended beyond the court, driving record-breaking viewership and attendance, making her a key figure in the WNBA’s rapid growth.

However, controversy sparked when the league’s official X account chose Kelsey Mitchell to represent Indiana in the playoff announcement graphic instead of Clark.

Mitchell, a two-time All-Star, was instrumental in the Fever’s playoff push, but fans were puzzled by Clark’s omission, with some reviving claims of “jealousy” over the rookie’s rise.

As one fan (@TRhodes96) put it, “Attendance way up, arenas sold out, and you leave off the player responsible for the success? Bravo.”

Via @Alexm3111: “The absence of Clark from this graphic should show everyone that the WNBA is jealous of her success.”

While some think this decision was deliberate, others argue that the WNBA is simply out of touch with how to effectively market its product.

This is a puzzling decision by the WNBA that has drawn significant backlash from fans. Given Clark’s contributions to the league this season, many expected to see her highlighted in the postseason graphic.

Clark and the Fever will face off against Connecticut at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday.

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