Natasha Cloud has once again found herself in the middle of an online firestorm — this time, over accusations of antisemitism following her comments on the Israel-Palestine conflict. But instead of staying quiet, she clapped back, and many WNBA fans are backing her.
It began when Cloud tweeted: “Your constant misuse of this term is a danger to Jewish community members who face actual antisemitism. I believe that Palestinian lives matter as well, I won’t ever condone Netanyahu’s genocide and starvation/killing of Palestinians.” The tweet quickly went viral, drawing both praise and criticism.
One user, @jason_osb, argued, “The woke narrative is absolutely full of antisemitism. War and conflict is never one-sided. Both sides are not particularly peaceful & the general public gets harmed.” The message echoed the common sentiment that discussions about the Israel-Palestine war have become politically polarized online.
Cloud didn’t let the remark slide. In a follow-up, she wrote, “Reading comprehension isn’t a thing anymore huh? I literally just stated constantly throwing around that phrase with no fact or basis behind it is a danger to the ACTUAL antisemitism happening to the Jewish community.”
To her supporters, she isn’t just defending her words — she’s defending the right to have a nuanced conversation without being weaponized by either side.
And in today’s climate, that might be the bravest stance anyone can take.
Napheesa Collier’s Kamala Harris Chat Rekindles WNBA Fans’ Push For Accountability
While Natasha Cloud’s comments were lighting up social media, another discussion involving WNBA fans and social awareness was happening in Los Angeles — this time featuring Napheesa Collier.
During a talk at #UnreasonableConversation, Collier shared why she and other players publicly criticized WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert earlier this year. As @mxwzy quoted, “Napheesa Collier explains why she wrote the statement criticizing WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert in a conversation with former VP Kamala Harris.”
Her remarks reignited debates among WNBA fans about how much freedom players should have when calling out league leadership. Some WNBA fans took jabs at the setup itself, with @FlockbiznessGp joking, “lol imagine going from being VP to playing Oprah with WNBA players.”
Others, however, applauded Collier for speaking truth to power. @broussard52 commented, “This is how Angel Reese felt regarding the Sky organization. It was something that needed to be said whether people were angry or not.”
The conversation touched a nerve — the balance between professionalism and activism within women’s basketball. Collier’s honesty, like Cloud’s, shows that WNBA fans expect their stars to be more than athletes. They want them to be voices for change, even if it makes some people uncomfortable.
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