WNBA Fans are once again split after a resurfaced clip of Elle Duncan discussing Caitlin Clark began making the rounds online.
The clip was shared by @mikeaalen112735, who questioned whether Duncan was finally shifting her tone. His caption read, “is this a new leaf Elle Duncan is turning in regards to Caitlin Clark?? So she’s saying what we been saying how weird it is to mention 10 other players after mentioning Caitlin Clark. We being proven right on almost everything.”
(laughing emojis) is this a new leaf Elle Duncan is turning in regards to Caitlin Clark ?? So she’s saying what we been saying how weird it is to mention 10 other players after mentioning Caitlin Clark. We being proven right on almost everything (siren emojis)
— Michael (@mikeaalen112735) January 29, 2026
For some WNBA Fans, the comments felt overdue. Duncan acknowledged how often Clark’s name is followed by long lists of other players, something fans have pointed out for months. That alone was enough for a portion of the audience to call it progress.
Others were not convinced at all. @Sunny083193 shut the door quickly, saying, “She’s fake as can be. Don’t believe a single thing she says.”
That response summed up a wider feeling among WNBA Fans who believe the shift was more about optics than honesty.
@cdssportspod expanded on that idea, arguing that Duncan hasn’t changed her stance, only her delivery. “No, she still covers the other stuff (like those awful fans Caitlin brought, how they attack other players instead of just cheering for Caitlin, etc) but she’s more measured than usual, trying to walk the line,” the post said.
For WNBA Fans, this debate isn’t just about one interview clip. It reflects a larger distrust that has grown over how Clark-related discussions are framed. Every comment, pause, and follow-up gets analyzed. Some see growth. Others see strategy.
What’s clear is that Duncan’s words didn’t calm the noise. If anything, they added another layer to a conversation WNBA Fans have shown no interest in dropping anytime soon.
WNBA Fans Debate Whether Caitlin Clark’s Olympic Snub Hurt the League
As talk around Caitlin Clark continues, WNBA Fans have shifted focus to a familiar what-if scenario: her absence from the Olympic roster.
@mikeaalen112735 reignited the discussion with a separate post, writing, “As the players negotiate a tough cba I can’t help but wonder how much more fans the league would have and by default the players had they not snubbed Caitlin Clark for the Olympic team?? Too bad dumb decisions reigned the first 2 years of the wnba.”
Some WNBA Fans agreed, arguing that the league missed a major chance to pull in new viewers during a global event. The idea is simple. More eyes mean more interest, and that eventually helps everyone.
Others pushed back. @TheDukeofHurl didn’t think the impact would have been that big, saying, “Honestly don’t think it would have moved the needle that much. CC’s fanbase itself doesn’t appear to be growing, her fans are many, and crazy loyal, but not growing IMO.”
That comment sparked more replies, including one from @evriley, who strongly disagreed. “Besides belichick HOF snub …. Leaving cc off Olympic team was most egregious sports thing ever,” the post read, adding that “They need to play. They destroy the league if they don’t.”
The divide shows how fractured WNBA Fans remain on the issue. Some see the snub as a turning point that slowed momentum. Others believe the league’s growth depends on more than one player.
What hasn’t changed is the intensity. For WNBA Fans, Caitlin Clark’s Olympic absence is still a reference point in nearly every bigger conversation about exposure, growth, and missed chances.
