Caitlin Clark hype train derailed in brutal rant after Fever loss

The Indiana Fever ’s WNBA season-opening loss to the Dallas Wings has already led to strong reactions around Caitlin Clark . This included a brutal on-air rant questioning whether her superstar rise was overhyped from the start. Speaking on “The Craig Carton Show,” sports radio host Tyrone Johnson delivered a sharp criticism of Clark following Indiana’s 107-104 loss on opening night.

“The Caitlin Clark thing is over because she’s not the best player in the WNBA,” Johnson said. “She’s not the best guard in the WNBA. She’s not even the best guard from her college class, because that’s Paige Bueckers, who plays for Dallas, who beat them in the season opener.

” MORE: WNBA Star Sophie Cunningham flaunts bikini in seductive beach photo shoot Johnson went even further by comparing Clark’s popularity surge to former NBA guard Jeremy Lin. “We look back on Caitlin Clark, and we’re not gonna look back on her like she’s Michael Jordan. She’s Jeremy Lin.

This is just Linsanity,” Johnson added. The comments came after Clark posted 20 points, seven assists, and five rebounds while also recording five turnovers in the Fever loss. She shot 7-for-18 from the field and missed a deep three-pointer late that could have tied the game.