Candace Parker criticizes WNBA players for voting Caitlin Clark 11th among guards
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 7:02 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Candace Parker recently addressed the controversy surrounding the WNBA All-Star voting, where Caitlin Clark was ranked 11th among guards. During a podcast, Parker criticized fellow players for their votes, claiming they reflect insecurities, stating, 'People need to look in the mirror.' Clark is currently having a strong season, averaging 21.2 points and 8.2 assists per game. Despite her low ranking from the players, she is still set to start in the All-Star game, thanks to better showings in fan and media voting.
- •Caitlin Clark received an 11th-place ranking among guards in WNBA All-Star voting.
- •Candace Parker criticized players for their voting decisions on her podcast.
- •Clark is averaging 21.2 points and 8.2 assists this season.
- •She ranks higher in fan and media voting and will start in the All-Star game.
- •The controversy points to potential issues of rivalry and player evaluation in the league.
- 8:12 PMYahoo Sports — Candace Parker slams WNBA players for voting Caitlin Clark as the league's 11th-best guard: 'This is getting out of hand'
- 7:02 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Go to a Therapist’ – Candace Parker Blasts WNBA Players’ ‘Insecurites’ for Voting Caitlin Clark the 11th-Best Guard
"The WNBA All-Star ballots were released recently, drawing controversy after Caitlin Clark was placed 11th among guards by her fellow players. Amid the controversy surrounding Clark’s ranking among her fellow players, WNBA legend Candace Parker has called out the players for how they voted in the All-Star ballot.
"Less than half of the league's players participated in All-Star voting. But those who did didn't rate Clark highly.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 8, 2026, 8:12 PMCandace Parker slams WNBA players for voting Caitlin Clark as the league's 11th-best guard: 'This is getting out of hand'
Less than half of the league's players participated in All-Star voting. But those who did didn't rate Clark highly.
- Yahoo SportsJul 8, 2026, 7:02 PM‘Go to a Therapist’ – Candace Parker Blasts WNBA Players’ ‘Insecurites’ for Voting Caitlin Clark the 11th-Best Guard
The WNBA All-Star ballots were released recently, drawing controversy after Caitlin Clark was placed 11th among guards by her fellow players. Amid the controversy surrounding Clark’s ranking among her fellow players, WNBA legend Candace Parker has called out the players for how they voted in the All-Star ballot.
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