WNBA's 30th anniversary poster excludes Caitlin Clark, stirs controversy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 10:07 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
The WNBA revealed a poster celebrating its 30th anniversary, but the omission of Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark has sparked significant backlash. The poster features a range of historical and current players, yet notable figures like Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi are also missing. Critics argue that such exclusions undermine the league's reputation and meaningful celebration of its legacy. The WNBA has yet to address how selections for the poster were made or respond to the resulting criticism.
- •The poster aims to celebrate 30 years of WNBA history.
- •Caitlin Clark, a prominent player, was not included in the poster.
- •Other missing names include Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi.
- •Criticism focuses on perceived mismanagement and lack of creativity.
- •The WNBA has not provided a response regarding player selection.
- 7:45 PMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark snubbed from WNBA's 30th anniversary poster
- 12:13 AMYahoo Sports — WNBA’s Caitlin Clark poster snub explained
- 10:07 AMYahoo Sports — Leaving Caitlin Clark off 30th anniversary poster WNBA’s latest unforced error | Opinion
"Fans blasted the WNBA for excluding Caitlin Clark on its 30th anniversary poster. A lot of theories emerged, with many calling out the league for mistreating her. However, the reason for her not appearing in it has been explained. The…
"As the WNBA celebrates its 30th season, the league once again downplayed Caitlin Clark's impact by excluding her from its anniversary poster.
"The WNBA rolled out its 30th anniversary poster. Diana Taurasi and Caitlin Clark aren't on it. It was the league's latest avoidable mistake.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 7:45 PMCaitlin Clark snubbed from WNBA's 30th anniversary poster
As the WNBA celebrates its 30th season, the league once again downplayed Caitlin Clark's impact by excluding her from its anniversary poster.
- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 12:13 AMWNBA’s Caitlin Clark poster snub explained
Fans blasted the WNBA for excluding Caitlin Clark on its 30th anniversary poster. A lot of theories emerged, with many calling out the league for mistreating her. However, the reason for her not appearing in it has been explained. The…
- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 10:07 AMLeaving Caitlin Clark off 30th anniversary poster WNBA’s latest unforced error | Opinion
The WNBA rolled out its 30th anniversary poster. Diana Taurasi and Caitlin Clark aren't on it. It was the league's latest avoidable mistake.
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