Brittney Griner denies, but doesn't remember, making racial comment to Caitlin Clark
Brittney Griner doesn't remember exactly what she said to Caitlin Clark after a game last month — but she has denied unequivocally that it was a racial slur.
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The Atlanta Dream star fouled out in the May 22 game against the Indiana Fever.
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Like many athletes before her, Clark may have caused the contact that forced Griner out of the game, which Indiana eventually won 81-76.
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The Atlanta centre was seen grumbling on the bench and many aspiring lip readers believe that she uttered the words 'f***ing white girl' at Clark.
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However, Griner has denied it, telling Outkick, 'I remember fouling out, being mad,' but she was unable to recall exactly what she said.
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'I really can't remember what I said, honestly.'
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When pressed if it was possible that she said 'f***ing white girl,' Griner insisted, 'I know it wasn't that because I wouldn't use that type of language.'
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The reporter offered to watch the video to jog her memory but Griner said it wouldn't help to determine what she actually said.
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It was a rough game for Griner, who scored just five points and snagged seven rebounds in the loss.
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She was caught on camera appearing to call Clark 'trash,' then saying three words social media has been debating since the game.
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While the aforementioned insult in Clark's direction appears to be what many believe, others insisted that Griner's comments were actually 'f***ing wack call' after she fouled out.
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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
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