Brown’s latest remarks on Twitter targeted Clark once again after she blocked him for his initial offensive posts about her. The former NFL player, known for his provocative social media behavior, caused outrage by making derogatory comments about Clark’s appearance.
On Friday night, Brown escalated the situation by suggesting that Clark would undergo plastic surgery once she starts earning more money through the WNBA. He also posted a crude meme about Clark’s boyfriend, followed by a tweet seemingly addressing the backlash, asserting, ‘Can’t be canceled if you already canceled.’
Later on, he expressed his opinion that Clark should play in the NBA instead of the WNBA, claiming that she is a generational talent and criticizing the NBA Draft.
These attacks occurred alongside another controversy involving a reporter’s inappropriate behavior towards Clark during her first Indiana Fever press conference. The reporter, Gregg Doyel from Indy Star Sports, mimicked Clark’s celebratory gesture before making suggestive comments, sparking widespread condemnation online.
Amidst the controversies, Clark has received positive news as well. It was revealed that she is on the verge of signing an eight-figure deal with Nike for her own signature shoe. Additionally, discussions about her salary in the WNBA prompted President Biden to address gender pay disparities in sports, emphasizing the need for equal opportunities and fair compensation for women athletes.
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert has indicated that Clark’s reported salary of $76,535 for her first season is likely to be substantially higher once additional earnings and bonuses are factored in. Engelbert highlighted that Clark, as the No. 1 draft pick, has the potential to earn up to half a million dollars through her WNBA wages alone, underscoring the significance of considering all forms of compensation, not just the base salary.