The alleged remark has spurred heated debate across sports media.
With some critics accusing Griner of inappropriate conduct and others questioning whether there will be equal accountability for racially charged comments made within the league.
Former NCAA swimmer and women’s sports advocate Riley Gaines was among the first public figures to weigh in, tweeting, “Imagine if Clark had said the inverse.”
Brittney Griner appeared to call Caitlin Clark “trash” and a “f***ing white girl” after fouling out last night.
Just a reminder: this is who we traded for the Russian Merchant of Death.
Now imagine if Clark had said the inverse. pic.twitter.com/iMzf6JaYfo
— Riley Gaines (@Riley_Gaines_) May 24, 2025
Earlier in the game, Clark had a separate verbal exchange with Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard.
During a brief on-court confrontation, Clark was heard telling Howard, “I’m not scared of you,” before officials intervened to de-escalate the situation.
