Paige Bueckers defends Caitlin Clark amid media scrutiny
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 3:50 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers spoke out in defense of Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark on June 3, 2026, describing the media scrutiny Clark faces as unfair and 'inhuman.' Bueckers highlighted the intense expectations placed on Clark after a viral video showed her in a heated exchange with Fever coach Stephanie White. Clark has responded by criticizing the media portrayal of the incident. Bueckers expressed empathy for Clark, stressing the pressure she endures to perform at a high level consistently.
- •Bueckers called the media attention on Clark 'inhuman.'
- •Clark faced scrutiny following a viral video from a game.
- •Bueckers feels the pressure on Clark is excessive and unfair.
- •Clark critiqued the media's portrayal of the incident with White.
- •Both players are considered rising stars in the WNBA.
- 3:50 PMYahoo Sports — ‘It’s inhuman’: Paige Bueckers speaks out on Caitlin Clark
"Caitlin Clark might be the face of the WNBA, but that comes with drawbacks as she faces a level of scrutiny and attention that nobody else in the league receives. Fellow young star Paige Bueckers thinks that’s unfair. This week, Clark has been the subject of a lot of media attention after a now-viral video…
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