ESPN writer posts celebratory thread after Caitlin Clark's team exits WNBA playoffs
ESPN race writer David Dennis Jr. posted on X a thread mocking Caitlin Clark following the Indiana Fever's first-round loss to the Las Vegas Aces, while Clark set a league record in the series.
ESPN writer David Dennis Jr. posted a photo of himself on X on Friday accompanied by a thread that criticized Caitlin Clark after the Indiana Fever were eliminated in the first round of the WNBA playoffs. In the thread, Dennis referenced his earlier comments that Clark was "not a top-four guard" in the league and said the postseason result validated his view.
Dennis wrote, "> But let the record reflect that I was 100% right here as well. Because yes we did talk about winning and my concerns about her game translating to winning," and added that a team with three top-10 players "getting bounced in the first round" raises questions about the team's performance.
The Fever lost to the Las Vegas Aces, who were the betting favorites and have won three of the last five championships. Despite the loss, Clark recorded a historic performance, becoming the first player in WNBA history to tally at least 25 points and 15 assists in a single game.
Dennis has previously expressed criticism of Clark's fan base and has been involved in other controversial social-media posts. His employment with ESPN began in 2021 as part of the network's broader hiring initiatives following the George Floyd protests.