Caitlin Clark Left SPEECHLESS After A’ja Wilson CRIED for EMPTY SEATS & DISASTER Playoffs Ratings
It’s no surprise that WNBA ratings dropped dramatically after Caitlin Clark’s exit from the playoffs. While I’m watching the Indiana Fever game, I can’t help but wait for Caitlin Clark to return because, let’s face it, she’s a game-changer. Meanwhile, A’ja Wilson is frustrated over the drop in WNBA playoff ratings and is pointing fingers at Caitlin. But why now? A’ja had previously accused Clark of benefiting from white privilege and mentioned how she didn’t like playing under the pressure of millions of viewers.
Well, now she got her wish—fewer viewers—but she’s still upset. What do people really want? When the Connecticut Sun faced the Indiana Fever in the first round of the playoffs, viewership hit 1.9 million, the highest in WNBA history. The arena was packed. But once Clark and the Fever were knocked out, everything started to go downhill. The semi-finals between the Las Vegas Aces and the New York Liberty only attracted 950,000 viewers—a 50% drop—and attendance was pretty dismal, with plenty of empty seats.
The truth is, without Caitlin Clark, people are simply less interested in the WNBA. Numbers don’t lie. Clark’s electrifying style, from her no-look passes to her jaw-dropping shooting accuracy, is what brings eyes to the game. Yet, some are quick to blame other factors. After the loss, A’ja talked about how tough it is to lose, especially with so much at stake. But she also mentioned how proud she is of her team, considering how far they’ve come.
While it’s tough to lose in a high-stakes game, the reality is that the WNBA has lost its biggest star. Without Clark on the court, the league is slipping back into its regular low ratings. So, is Caitlin Clark to blame for the poor ratings? Absolutely not. The league failed to protect its Most Valuable Player. Toxic players went after her, and referees didn’t give her the calls she deserved. Now the WNBA is paying the price. The upcoming finals are expected to be the least-watched game of the season. Let’s just hope the league learns from this.
