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Fever coach Stephanie White compared Caitlin Clark's fame to Taylor Swift's, noting her name is often used in conversations unrelated to her.
White stated that Clark is used as a "pawn" and her name generates clickbait, similar to other elite athletes like LeBron James and Tiger Woods.
WNBA players' union VP Napheesa Collier mentioned Clark in a statement criticizing the league, a move made without Clark's knowledge.
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert denied making negative comments about Clark's endorsement deals that Collier had alleged.
INDIANAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark ’s name, in and of itself, has a lot of pull. Whether it be in the WNBA , in collective bargaining negotiations , in promotions for different brands , just her name can bring unprecedented enga