Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis is already dealing with a leg injury, so you can imagine the reaction when Dallas Mavericks forward PJ Washington seemingly knocked him to the ground.
Among those who had a unique reaction was NBA Finals commentator Doris Burke, who said, “If I were Caitlin Clark, I could spark a debate that would last a week.”
Doris Burke:
“If I were Caitlin Clark, I could spark a debate that would last a week.”
– Central Hoop (@TheHoopCentral) June 18, 2024
Clark is seen as the poster child for the WNBA, bringing the league to an audience it has never seen before. It is one of the most popular topics in sports and has a lot to do with controversy.
Fellow WNBA rookie Angel Reese received a flagrant foul for hitting Clark in the face on her way to the basket in Sunday’s Indiana Fever-Chicago Sky game. The situation sparked reactions on social media, including from analysts Stephen A. Smith and Colin Cowherd, who backed Reese to some extent.
While Burke’s comment may have been a bit of a stretch, there’s no denying the impact Clark has on social media.
