Former NFL QBs criticize WNBA for omitting Caitlin Clark in tribute
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 8:09 PM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Caitlin Clark, a rising star in the WNBA, was absent from a milestone poster celebrating the league's 30th anniversary. Former NFL quarterbacks Matt Leinart and Robert Griffin III publicly expressed their disappointment on social media, emphasizing that several prominent WNBA figures, including Clark, should have been recognized. Clark has made significant strides in her career, including an outstanding rookie season in 2024 where she earned Rookie of the Year honors. The WNBA faces pressure to amend the poster after the backlash from public figures and fans. Griffin has actively supported Clark's contributions and voiced concerns over her treatment in games.
- •Caitlin Clark omitted from WNBA 30th anniversary poster.
- •Matt Leinart and Robert Griffin III criticize the omission.
- •Clark won Rookie of the Year in 2024.
- •Griffin posted a video advocating for player protection.
- •The WNBA's response to calls for change remains to be seen.
- 8:09 PMYahoo Sports — ‘RIDICULOUS’: Former NFL QBs Call Out WNBA for Snubbing Caitlin Clark in Latest Milestone Celebration
"Caitlin Clark is arguably the face of the WNBA and the biggest new star to come out of the basketball world in the last few years. However, the league seemed to forget about its darling budding star in a post on X on Wednesday.
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