Brittney Griner

Brittney Griner allegedly uses slur toward Caitlin Clark

Published

May 24, 2025

May 22, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Dream center Brittney Griner (42) is introduced before a game against the Indiana Fever at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

There’s no secret that the WNBA belongs to Caitlin Clark. In one sense, she’s deserving, because of her play. In another way, she’s not, as she’s only in her second year.

A’ja Wilson is clearly the best player in the WNBA, yet, she doesn’t receive half the press Clark does. Another WNBA player who doesn’t get talked about as much, at least for her on-court play, is Brittney Griner.

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Griner’s Atlanta Dream recently played Clark’s Indiana Fever and in the game, Griner fouled out. As she sat on the bench, she was caught using a slur toward Clark.

Brittney Griner to Caitlin Clark after fouling out last night:

“Trash f***ing white girl” ????
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— BricksCenter (@BricksCenter) May 24, 2025

Did Griner mean any harm by her words? I doubt it. But any negativity directed toward Clark is certainly going to cause an uproar.

Clark is the face of the league and without her, the WNBA would still be a struggling league. With her, they are starting to become prime time and that’s good for Griner and the rest of the WNBA players.

About the Author Published May 24, 2025

TITAN FREY

Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1