Somehow, the altercation between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese has gotten LeBron James blasted. Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever had the sports world on notice during their season debut on Saturday.
James gave Clark a shoutout on his X page after she became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach three career triple-doubles.
LeBron wrote, “TRIPLE DUB CC!! Great way to kick off the season!”
TRIPLE DUB CC!! Great way to kick off the season! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
— LeBron James (@KingJames) May 17, 2025
During her rookie season, Clark posted 19.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 8.4 assists per game. The Fever star won the Rookie of the Year award and was named a WNBA All-Star starter, leading the league in assists and scoring for all rookies.
She has now started off her second year, breaking a record, and James simply wanted to show her some love.
Unfortunately, things took a drastic turn online.
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Social Media Calls LeBron James A Traitor For Support of Caitlin Clark
Caitlin Clark dropped a triple double on Saturday and social media went crazy. She also got into a skirmish with Angel Reese that led to a flagrant foul and additional techncals.
Online, LeBron James gave Clakr a shoutout for her game.
Although James has not hesitated to publicly support Clark, his X post sparked some controversy among fans who urged him to speak out for Chicago Sky player, and Clark’s rival, Angel Reese, as well.
Many even stated he was a traitor to his own race.
“Kobe was a star that seemed to become a better person with age. Stayed outta BS. Had projects he was working on, was actively investing in the WNBA, beyond just tweeting about it… Some stars become trash over time…,” one fan said.
Kobe was a star that seemed to become a better person with age. Stayed outta BS. Had projects he was working on, was actively investing in the WNBA, beyond just tweeting about it…
— ♥️Mina_Mosley♥️ (@DSTBlaze) May 17, 2025
Some stars become trash over time… https://t.co/71ePOGv6CC
“They calling bron a 🦝 and Uncle Tom over supporting a Nike signed player and generational hooper,” a second fan stated.
They calling bron a 🦝 and Uncle Tom over supporting a Nike signed player and generational hooper https://t.co/Wr7sAONTxh pic.twitter.com/YELI0vCZfx
— Zahir🪫 (@BarelyHum4n) May 18, 2025
“praising a woman for having a good start off game is for some reason turned into a race war. this app is not real btw,” a third fan said f LeBron James.
praising a woman for having a good start off game is for some reason turned into a race war. this app is not real btw https://t.co/FjReFvJyLX pic.twitter.com/UBnOLwXK8H
— crkwon (@ungawoogie) May 17, 2025
“Bron shows love to Aja Wilson, Simone Biles and a bunch of other black female athletes all the time but because he don’t praise the bum who struggles finishing uncontested layups he now hates black women,” one final fan wrote.
Bron shows love to Aja Wilson, Simone Biles and a bunch of other black female athletes all the time but because he don’t praise the bum who struggles finishing uncontested layups he now hates black women. You niggas are some real life losers https://t.co/O49YSR4KCC
— Unbias hypocrite (@bookiesnum1opp) May 18, 2025
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