The WNBA is in turmoil as **A’ja Wilson has a surprising reaction to Caitlin Clark being included in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list!
The Las Vegas Aces star did not hesitate to **express her strong opinions**, leaving fans in a heated debate. Is this **deserved recognition for Clark, or a sign of bias in the sports media?**
After the **Forbes 30 Under 30** list was announced, with Caitlin Clark included, A’ja Wilson **had a reaction that surprised everyone**.
I don’t hate anybody, but there are a lot of people in the WNBA who deserve recognition for a long time and never got it.”*
This statement immediately **caused a wave of controversy**, as many believed **Wilson was referring to the bias that the American media has towards Caitlin Clark**, a rookie who has just joined the WNBA.
Fans React Strongly!**
The WNBA community quickly split into two camps:
Clark’s supporters**: Believe **she is fully deserving** of the Forbes 30 Under 30 list due to her huge impact on the WNBA and her explosive viewership.
Wilson’s supporters**: Believe **players of color like A’ja Wilson don’t get enough recognition**, despite having made **much greater** contributions than Clark.
“A’ja Wilson was an MVP, a WNBA champion, but why isn’t she getting the recognition she deserves?”*
Clark brought the spotlight to the WNBA, but we can’t forget the guys like Wilson who laid the groundwork!”*
What’s Going On in the WNBA?**
This isn’t the first time the issue of **media bias in the WNBA** has been brought up. **Angel Reese, A’ja Wilson, and many others have spoken out about how black stars don’t get the recognition they deserve.**
With Caitlin Clark continuing to be in the spotlight, is this a sign of an **undercurrent of conflict within the WNBA** between the veterans and the new wave of rookies?