They say the numbers don’t lie… but apparently, players do.
Caitlin Clark is once again making headlines—this time, not just for her play on the court, but for how she was ranked by her fellow players in the WNBA All-Star voting process. Clark, who currently plays for the Indiana Fever, received the most fan votes by far and was ranked third by media members. But among WNBA players, she was ranked ninth among guards.
And now? The internet’s on fire.
“They HATE her 😭”
“Jealousy. Pure jealousy.”
“She’s the reason they’re making more money—and they still won’t respect her.”
So the WNBA players voted Caitlin Clark the 9th best guard in the league? 🤣🤣🤣 what a funny league filled with petty and jealous women. They hate her but she’s single-handedly the reason they are all making more money. A simple thank you would probably be a good start. What a… pic.twitter.com/6SyiSpLodb
— Jay Pratt (@ThisIsJayPratt) July 1, 2025
The WNBA All-Star starters are chosen through a mix of fan, media, and player votes. Fans have the largest share of the vote at 50%, while media and player votes each make up 25%. Clark’s strong showing with the fans—over 1 million votes—helped her land in second overall among all players. Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers came in first.
WNBA players ranked Caitlin Clark the 9th best guard in the league 😂😂😂
They HATE her 😭 pic.twitter.com/4zKu4S0b0I
— BricksCenter (@BricksCenter) June 30, 2025
The players voted Caitlin Clark the 9th BEST GUARD?!?! Stop hating. pic.twitter.com/NeJSHG5LAa
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) July 1, 2025
Clark’s recent performance has been mixed. She’s dealt with injuries and has missed six of the Indiana Fever’s 16 games so far this season. In her last three games, she went just 13-for-47 from beyond the arc. Still, she’s averaging 18.2 points, 8.9 assists, five rebounds, and 1.6 steals per game. Those numbers place her among the league’s leaders in assists, second only to Alyssa Thomas of the Phoenix Mercury.
The reaction online was swift and emotional. Many fans and media figures said the lower player ranking showed jealousy or bias among other players in the league. Kayce Smith of Barstool Sports wrote that Clark gets guarded like Michael Jordan in his prime and accused other players of celebrating when she gets hurt. She also said the league is “full of elite-level haters.”
.@EmmanuelAcho reacts to the WNBA players ranking Caitlin Clark as the 9th best guard:
“It is either delusion or jealousy.” pic.twitter.com/ap6G7JNxj8
— The Facility (@TheFacilityFS1) July 1, 2025
Other fans were even more direct. Some accused other players of being jealous, saying Clark is the main reason the league is growing in popularity and making more money. One social media post called the WNBA “a clown show” and said the players owe Clark a “thank you.”
Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III weighed in too. He pointed out that for Clark to finish ninth among players, some must have ranked her much lower than that, since the rankings are based on averages. He compared the situation to how other stars like Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Tom Brady were respected by their peers even if not liked. Griffin said voting Clark so low was a sign of disrespect and asked why some WNBA players seem to be “getting in the way of greatness.”
Some fans even compared Clark’s stats to those of Natasha Cloud, who ranked fourth in the player vote. Cloud is averaging fewer points and assists than Clark, leading some to question the voting criteria.
Despite the controversy, Clark is moving forward. She was named a captain of the All-Star team alongside Napheesa Collier of the Minnesota Lynx. The two will lead their teams in the All-Star Game, and Clark is expected to be a major draw for viewers.
As the season continues, the attention on Clark isn’t going away. Whether it’s praise, criticism, or passionate debate, one thing is clear—she has become one of the most talked-about athletes in the WNBA. And with numbers like hers, fans and critics alike will be watching what happens next.
