“They need a male heterosexual coach”: Jason Whitlock takes brutal dig at Stephanie White and Fever for not unlocking Caitlin Clark's "superstardom"

[Picture Credit: Getty, IG/@realjasonwhitlock]
[Picture Credit: Getty, IG/@realjasonwhitlock]

The Indiana Fever bolstered their roster around Caitlin Clark this offseason. They also hired Stephanie White after firing Christie Sides, who led the team to a playoff appearance. However, despite the changes, Indiana hasn't lived up to the expectations.

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Under White, the Fever are the fifth-best team in the league in both offensive and defensive ratings. However, they sit in seventh place with a 6-7 record.

According to Jason Whitlock, the Fever have not been able to unlock Clark's potential.

"The Indiana Fever are not built for the superstardom of Caitlin Clark," he wrote on X. "They’re so captured by the lesbian culture within the WNBA that they’re afraid to build the right kind of team and atmosphere around Caitlin Clark."
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On his "Fearless with Jason Whitlock" show on Tuesday, the former Fox Sports basketball analyst suggested that the Fever should replace Stephanie White, who is in a relationship with ESPN's sideline reporter Lisa Salters.

Whitlock said the Fever needed a heterosexual coach to lead Clark and change the culture within the team:

"They need a male heterosexual coach. My preference would be Mark Jackson."

In his over-a-minute soliloquy, Whitlock also criticized Clark for being emotional "like every other woman."

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"Caitlin Clark is not innocent. ... She's like any other woman. She's a tiny bit emotional," he added. "She wants to feel like she is in a safe space and a cocoon of support. ... She needs a little extra support, but squeeze is worth the juice. Give her what she wants. It will be worth it."
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Since Clark returned from a quad injury, the Fever have suffered two consecutive defeats, including one against the New York Liberty.

Jason Whitlock rips Caitlin Clark after Aces snatch game away from Indiana Fever

The Fever hit the road to face the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday. After an early eight-point deficit in the first quarter, the Fever took control of the game behind Aliyah Boston's performance.

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However, the veteran group of A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young stepped up in the fourth quarter, snatching an 89-81 win away from the Fever.

Caitlin Clark had one of the worst offensive games of her sophomore season. She committed eight turnovers and made just 1 of 10 attempts from the 3-point line. She was 7 of 20 from the field.

Jason Whitlock slammed her performance and said she has looked shaken since her on-court confrontation with Jacy Sheldon.

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"7 turnovers for Clark again. Awful performance today. 1 of 7 from three. She’s shook since the Barbie Brawl," he posted on X.

Clark has shot 34.0%, including 5.8% from the 3-point line, in the last two games.

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