Overview

• Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe discuss how racism and sexism have long plagued the WNBA, with recent incidents highlighting these issues.
• Bird criticizes media narratives that unfairly target WNBA players, citing a recent controversial interview with DiJonai Carrington.
• The WNBA Players Union condemned the media's role in perpetuating racist and homophobic narratives against players.
• Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, both rising stars, have been at the center of media-driven rivalries that fuel online hate.
• Bird and Rapinoe urge the WNBA to take stronger action against racism, criticizing Commissioner Cathy Engelbert's inadequate response.