Tony Durant Defends Caitlin Clark, 24, Against Stephen A. Smith's Call to Speak Out
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Aug 8
Tony Durant Defends Caitlin Clark, 24, Against Stephen A. Smith's Call to Speak Out
1 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Aug 8
Summary
Tony Durant pushed back on Stephen A. Smith in an Instagram comment, saying Caitlin Clark's only responsibility is to "hoop" and not lead the transgender-athlete debate.
Smith had argued on Friday's First Take that Clark should use her platform because others are invoking her name to attack WNBA peers, saying the 24-year-old is in a position to make a difference.
The debate flared after Indiana Fever teammate Sophie Cunningham reignited the issue, while Clark has kept her focus on basketball rather than taking a public side.
That scrutiny came as Clark stumbled in an 86-84 overtime loss to Las Vegas, finishing with 20 points, eight assists and eight turnovers as Indiana fell to 19-12.
Clark said missed late free throws and a turnover were on her, and the Fever now head to Chicago on Sunday after dropping two straight.