Caitlin Clark jokes during Shane Gillis' ESPYS monologue met with mixed reactions
Gillis' first joke was met with a mixed reaction from the crowd as he compared himself to the Indiana Fever star.
'It's been a big year for the WNBA, I love Caitlin Clark,' Gillis said. 'She and I have a lot in common. We're both whites from the Midwest who have nailed a bunch of threes.'
Clark was not in attendance for the awards show, as the Fever were on the road for a game against the New York Liberty at the Barclays Center.
After what appeared to be a mixed reaction, Gillis paused and said, 'There you go, lighten up a little. It's not serious. We'll see about this one,' before telling his second joke.
"When Caitlin Clark retires from the WNBA, she's going to work at a Waffle House so she can continue doing what she loves most: fist-fighting Black women,' Gillis said.
The remarks were a reference to the heated exchanges Clark has had this season with opponents.
Shane Gillis: "When Caitlin Clark retires from the WNBA, she's going to work at a Waffle House so she can continue doing what she loves most: fist-fighting Black women." #ESPYs pic.twitter.com/GxUDO5kpgr
Caitlin Clark wins at ESPYS
It was announced before the ceremony that Clark won the ESPY for Best WNBA Player. In 2024, Clark was named All-WNBA and Rookie of the Year.
They couldn't stand Caitlin Clark winning Best WNBA Player Award at the ESPYS 😭'Her villain origin story has started' 💀 pic.twitter.com/MdU0BexMzz
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