Caitlin Clark was left of the US Olympic basketball team because she’s a white heterosexual woman in a world that has substituted ‘Christian/patriarchal culture’ for ‘secular/matriarchal culture,’ according to conservative sports podcaster Jason Whitlock.

‘The Yas Queens and Khaleesi Queens create eunuchs, sluts, uneducated, thuggish r******, identity dysphoria, and chaos,’ Whitlock wrote on X, pointing the finger at everyone he blames for Clark’s Olympic snub.

The problem, according to the 57-year-old bachelor, is that Team USA and women’s basketball at large are prioritizing ‘bigotry’ against Christians and heterosexuals above the business of basketball. And as he said on Monday’s podcast, he sees this trend as part of a greater feminization of America.

‘This is a group of angry lesbians choosing sexual identity over what’s best for business,’ said Whitlock, who made a similar point last week.

‘They want to go to the Essence Festival and bed whatever woman that they want,’ Whitlock continued, referencing an annual concert organized by the magazine. ‘They want to protect their sexual promiscuity. They want to protect their job security because corporate America has been so overrun by women, diversity, equity and inclusion. Everybody is afraid of women and so they’re afraid to say any truth about women, particularly black women.’

Had Caitlin Clark been black and gay, Jason Whitlock argues, she would be on Team USA

Whitlock then read an advertisement offering ‘free bacon for life’ before listing what he believes to be the shortcomings of all women.

‘This is in the nature of women,’ Whitlock said.

‘When you sit here and listen to us have a conversation about who built this, this American deal… They didn’t build because it’s not in their nature. They protect and nurture. They do not build.’

Clark currently ranks 16th in the WNBA at 16.3 points per game, although she has struggled with her shooting this season, making just 33 percent from deep (50th in the league).

Whitlock made the point on X and on his podcast that Team USA was happy to work with Magic Johnson in 1992, shortly after the Lakers legend revealed he had HIV.

And to Whitlock, this is proof that Team USA was choosing business over politics at the time.

‘In 1992, at a time when there was great fear of HIV/AIDs, men chose to spend the summer playing basketball with Magic Johnson because the NBA wanted to grow its game internationally,’ Whitlock wrote on X, referencing the famed Dream Team. ‘Now that we live in a totally feminized, secular culture, the thought of dealing with Caitlin Clark fans petrifies WNBA players, the BLM-LGBTQIA+ Alphabet Mafia, and their ”allies.”

‘Just three decades ago, men chose Business over Bigotry. Thirty-two years later, Bigotry is chosen over doing what’s best for Business.

‘Christian/patriarchal culture > secular/matriarchal culture.

‘It’s really that simple,’ he continued. ‘It only takes three decades to radically change a culture. People have zero concept of how masculinity shaped American culture for good. We can’t see what we’re sacrificing in the name of ”girl power” and feminism.

‘Christian, masculine men do not hate women. They simply understand the consequence of matriarchal rulership.’

Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) shoots in front of Connecticut Sun guard DiJonai Carrington

Magic Johnson defends Scottie Pippen at a 1992 Team USA practice in California

On his podcast, Whitlock went on to compliment Clark for going to a ‘Catholic’ high school and having parents with ‘ordinary American heterosexual values.’

But while Whitlock portrays Clark as a martyr for Christendom, the budding WNBA star hasn’t voiced any complaints over the snub.

‘I think it just gives you something to work for,’ Clark told reporters Sunday. ‘It’s a dream. Hopefully one day I can be there. I think it’s just a little more motivation. You remember that. Hopefully when four years comes back around, I can be there.’

Whitlock is undeniably right about one thing: the WNBA is enjoying a record-breaking season with fans.

Attendance is up 17 percent from last season and more than half of WNBA games this year have been sellouts – an increase of 156 percent from last year.

Meanwhile, merchandise sales are up 756 percent at the league’s website , while subscriptions to WNBA’s streaming service have spiked 335 percent.

Of course, not everyone credits Clark for the new fans. Many, including Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese, have argued that the league’s newfound success is owed to more than just Clark.

Team USA’s rosters have yet to be released, but it’s safe to say there is plenty of American talent away from Clark. Heading into this summer’s Paris Games, the Americans have won seven straight Olympic gold medals.

WNBA legend Lisa Leslie shared an in-depth conversation with Las Vegas Aces president Nikki Fargas, revealing some incredible insight on the rise of women’s basketball. 

Leslie credits the game’s recent popularity to players like A’ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark, two players with massive followings on and off the court.

She believes the league has a great opportunity to grow and develop through stars and up-and-coming rookies. Leslie spoke on her responsibilities as a star in the league when it was first introduced.

“For the WNBA to be established, I understood that it was more than just about me and numbers. It was about relationships, building community, kissing babies, signing every autograph. Back then, we used to have to sit and sign autographs for anybody who got in line. We weren’t on a timer; we didn’t get to go shower. We would sit and literally sign for anyone who wanted an autograph,” said Leslie via Las Vegas Aces YouTube.

Leslie was a pioneer for change in women’s basketball. She ended her career as a 3x WNBA MVP, 2x WNBA Champion, and 8x WNBA All-Star.

Jun 10, 2024; Uncasville, Connecticut, USA; Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston (7) and guard Caitlin Clark (22) react after a basket against the Connecticut Sun in the first quarter at Mohegan Sun Arena.

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Leslie highlighted the collective effort and personal sacrifices needed to build and expand the WNBA while she was one of the league’s biggest names. She thought focusing on community building in terms of fan recognition would help the league rise.

“I really understood that in order for us to grow our league, for the WNBA to really have lasting power, we had to give of ourselves and not ask for a whole lot in return. It’s one of those things when you look at the history of women. There are times when we get a chance to vote or to have a voice or a seat at the table. Every time and space has its moment. We couldn’t say all of the things that we thought. We couldn’t be as bold as an Angel Reese can be now, which I love, but it wasn’t that time,” continued Leslie.

During her time in the WNBA from 1997 to 2009, Leslie had her eyes set on leaguewide change. She wanted fans and media to view women’s basketball as an established sport and knew that she needed television and sponsorship deals to attract attention to the league.

“That time was for us to build. It was for us to do a lot of things for free that we should have been paid for but weren’t. It was about getting to the table with all of these sponsors and the possibilities of growing our league. We needed sponsorship dollars—not for the player, but for the league to exist. We needed television deals.”

Reflecting on different eras, Leslie discussed the unique challenges each faced, stressing the importance of sacrifices and foundational work for the league’s survival.

“So, when you look at us as a product, I always knew that our games were amazing, but I understood we had a responsibility to every new fan who came to the game, especially the men. We had to show out. I had to show up. I didn’t have time to have days off,” said Leslie.

“Our level of responsibility was trying to get people to not walk out that door and to invite someone else to come in.”

Players like Clark and Wilson have certainly helped Leslie achieve that goal. Their elite play on the court and the immense fanfare that they have developed outside of basketball has truly helped the game grow.

Mercury Players Hit Brittney Griner With Wild Accusation

The Phoenix Mercury are in a groove, having won four of their last five games, including Tuesday night’s 99-93 home win over the New York Liberty. Just before that game, Mercury players were asked to give their impersonation of teammate, Brittney Griner. At least two of them tried to accuse Griner of an unpleasant locker room crime.

“That’s all she do, all day. Fart,” said guard Kahleah Copper.

“BG just be fartin’. I don’t know if you all know that about her, but she be blowing a** in that locker room,” added guard Natasha Cloud.

Even though they exposed Griner’s hilarious habit, they definitely love and appreciate the veteran being active again after a toe injury forced her to miss the Mercury’s first 10 games of the 2024 WNBA regular season.

In the win over the Liberty, Griner dropped 19 points on 8 of 13 shooting from the floor to go with four rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 31 minutes of action.

Griner is fueling the Mercury’s ongoing surge. She is consistently providing Phoenix with efficient offense, rebounding and imposing defensive presence in the paint. Before Griner’s return, the Mercury went 1-5 over a tough six-game stretch.