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Shemeka Mitchell faces backlash over Caitlin Clark remarks after WNBA Finals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 1:15 PM

Last updated Nov 1, 2026

Shemeka Mitchell faces backlash over Caitlin Clark remarks after WNBA Finals

Summary

Shemeka Mitchell's comments about Caitlin Clark potentially winning Game 7 sparked criticism from fans after the Atlanta Dream lost 68-63 to the Golden State Valkyries in the WNBA Finals. The Valkyries made history as the first expansion team to clinch a championship in their second year. Despite Angel Reese's struggles, scoring only 8 points, Mitchell's assertion that Clark could have made a difference was met with harsh rebuttals. Many fans pointed out that Clark's team failed to advance past the first round, questioning the validity of Mitchell's claims. Discussions around playoff performances highlight the contrasting postseason records of both players.

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By the Numbers

•Atlanta Dream lost 68-63 to Golden State Valkyries in Game 7 of Finals.
•Valkyries become first expansion team to win championship in Year 2.
•Shemeka Mitchell criticized Angel Reese's performance in comments about Caitlin Clark.
•Fans rebuked Mitchell, citing Clark's team's first-round exit.
•Discussions continue about the playoff performance disparity between Clark and Reese.

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1:15 PMYahoo Sports — ‘She was on the couch’ – WNBA fans ruthlessly call out Shemeka Mitchell’s Caitlin Clark statement

What they're saying

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Shemeka Mitchell’s statement about Caitlin Clark possibly winning Game 7 if she played has not been taken well by many. The Atlanta Dream suffered a 68-63 loss at the hands of the Golden State Valkyries, who became the first expansion team in US history to win a championship in Year 2.
— Yahoo Sports

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