Candace Parker fuels fire with blunt statement on Caitlin Clark’s WNBA treatment: "Star players aren’t ever treated fairly"

WNBA legend Candace Parker weighed in on the ongoing debate surrounding how Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark is being treated in the league. Since her arrival last year, Clark has elevated women’s basketball to unprecedented heights. However, a growing number of fans believe she hasn’t been treated fairly by her peers.

Many fans and analysts have criticized the apparent lack of acknowledgment from fellow players regarding Clark’s impact on the league. They’ve also raised concerns about the physical play she often faces.

When asked whether she believes Clark is being treated unfairly, particularly in light of the physicality used against her, Parker offered an honest response.

"Star players aren’t ever treated fairly," Parker told TMZ Sports. "Everybody has a different path."

Candace Parker, a three-time WNBA champion and one of the league’s all-time greats, was also asked about Caitlin Clark’s rapid rise and remarkable accomplishments so early in her career. She didn’t hesitate to recognize the reigning Rookie of the Year’s talent.

"It’s awesome. It’s great," Parker said of Clark matching her tally of three triple-doubles. "I think she has so many more years to come of greatness. So it’s been good watching her play."

Speaking of Clark, the Indiana Fever point guard was recently diagnosed with a left quad strain and has been ruled out for at least two weeks. Before the injury, Clark had played four games this season, leading the Fever to a 2-2 record.

WNBA fans react to Candace Parker's statement on Caitlin Clark

Social media has been buzzing ever since Candace Parker acknowledged the allegedly unfair treatment Clark has faced.

A fan said:

Mirockik

@mirockik

Asking Candace Parker about fair treatment in the W is hilarious 😂. They were all over her too.

Another fan said:

UKnowUThoughtIt

@thought_know

I mean, good questions. But the manner in which they were asked was obnoxious. I would've understood if CP she mouthed off to the reporter, who at times sounded like a teenage airhead/ mean girl. I LOVE CP. But yes, she also knows Clark gets the most physical crap in the league.

A fan commented:

Ralph

@RafaelooTMNT

She don’t want to admit it. Or say it out loud. It’s obvious they are more physical with Caitlin.

As of now, there’s no confirmed date for Clark’s return to the court.