Candace Parker criticizes WNBA players for voting Caitlin Clark 11th among guards
Yahoo Sports • 2 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.
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Explaining the Caitlin Clark ’11th-best guard’ WNBA player vote controversy
- 8:45 PMYahoo Sports — Stacey Dales: Caitlin Clark voted 11th-best WNBA guard ‘insulting’ and ‘preposterous’
- 2:52 AMYahoo Sports — Candace Parker blasts Caitlin Clark’s low ranking in WNBA All-Star vote
- 11:31 PMYahoo Sports — Candace Parker Calls Out WNBA Players For Disrespecting Caitlin Clark
- 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
"Popular Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark did make the WNBA All-Star Game starters, but her fellow players tried to block her. The WNBA follows the same All-Star voting process as the NBA that sees the fan vote counting for 50%, media counting for 25% and players having another 25% to make up the full system. […] The post Candace Parker Calls Out WNBA Players For Disrespecting Caitlin Clark appeared first on HEAVY.
"If you’ve spent time on social media or perusing sports content over the last few days, you’ve no doubt come across the surprising news that WNBA players voted Caitlin Clark the 11th-best guard in the league heading into the WNBA All-Star Game. And lord knows, people have had opinions about that piece of information. But…
"The WNBA narrative engine didn’t need any more gas, but it certainly got some when it was revealed that Caitlin Clark finished 11th among guards in player voting for the WNBA All-Star Game. While the reality of the vote is more complicated and intricate than critics want to dig into, that hasn’t stopped it from…
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 11:00 PMExplaining the Caitlin Clark ’11th-best guard’ WNBA player vote controversy
If you’ve spent time on social media or perusing sports content over the last few days, you’ve no doubt come across the surprising news that WNBA players voted Caitlin Clark the 11th-best guard in the league heading into the WNBA All-Star Game. And lord knows, people have had opinions about that piece of information. But…
- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 8:45 PMStacey Dales: Caitlin Clark voted 11th-best WNBA guard ‘insulting’ and ‘preposterous’
The WNBA narrative engine didn’t need any more gas, but it certainly got some when it was revealed that Caitlin Clark finished 11th among guards in player voting for the WNBA All-Star Game. While the reality of the vote is more complicated and intricate than critics want to dig into, that hasn’t stopped it from…
- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 2:52 AMCandace Parker blasts Caitlin Clark’s low ranking in WNBA All-Star vote
Candace Parker did not hold back after seeing how WNBA players voted on Caitlin Clark’s All-Star case.
- Yahoo SportsJul 8, 2026, 11:31 PMCandace Parker Calls Out WNBA Players For Disrespecting Caitlin Clark
Popular Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark did make the WNBA All-Star Game starters, but her fellow players tried to block her. The WNBA follows the same All-Star voting process as the NBA that sees the fan vote counting for 50%, media counting for 25% and players having another 25% to make up the full system. […] The post Candace Parker Calls Out WNBA Players For Disrespecting Caitlin Clark appeared first on HEAVY.
- 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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