Reporter Labeled ‘Sexist Perv’ Over Caitlin Clark Interaction Apologizes, While Fans Call For Him To Be Fired
Caitlin Clark press conference (Photo via Twitter)
Caitlin Clark should’ve been the only thing talked about on Wednesday, as she was introduced to the Indiana Fever and the reporters as she got ready to embark on her pro career. Unfortunately, Clark went viral for an extremely uncomfortable exchange between her and a reporter.
A superstar at Iowa and one of the most well-liked athletes globally, Clark was taken first overall in the WNBA draft earlier this week. On Wednesday in Indianapolis, she gave her first press conference as an Indiana Fever player.
During the press conference, Gregg Doyel from the Indianapolis Star engaged in an unusual conversation with Clark, starting with a “heart hands” gesture.
That led to an awkward conversation:
“You like that?” Clark asked.
“I like that you’re here,” Doyel said.
“I do that at my family after every game, so, it’s pretty cool,” Clark said.
“OK, well, start doing it to me and we’ll get along just fine,” Doyel said.
A reporter sends a “🫶” at Caitlin Clark
Caitlin Clark: “I do that at my family after every game.”
Reporter: “Start doing it to me and we’ll get along just fine.”
(@ClutchPoints)
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— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) April 17, 2024
Social media ripped him apart online and called Doyley every name in the book. He ignored the response initially but then tweeted somewhat of an apology.
Today in my uniquely oafish way, while welcoming @CaitlinClark22 to Indy, I formed my hands into her signature🫶. My comment afterward was clumsy and awkward. I sincerely apologize. Please know my heart (literally and figuratively) was well-intentioned. I will do better.
— Gregg Doyel (@GreggDoyelStar) April 17, 2024
He made things worse by writing an article about the situation and apologizing once again:
Caitlin Clark, I’m so sorry. Today I was part of the problem.https://t.co/y2fhhWOAim
— Gregg Doyel (@GreggDoyelStar) April 18, 2024
Doyel ended his column with a further apology to Clark, stating: ‘I now realize what I said and how I said it was wrong, wrong wrong. I mean it was just wrong. Caitlin Clark, I’m so sorry.’
It was too late. Fans wanted his head over his interaction with Caitlin Clark and promptly called for him to be fired.
Today in my uniquely oafish way, while welcoming @CaitlinClark22 to Indy, I formed my hands into her signature🫶. My comment afterward was clumsy and awkward. I sincerely apologize. Please know my heart (literally and figuratively) was well-intentioned. I will do better.
— Gregg Doyel (@GreggDoyelStar) April 17, 2024
Caitlin Clark, I’m so sorry. Today I was part of the problem.https://t.co/y2fhhWOAim
— Gregg Doyel (@GreggDoyelStar) April 18, 2024
Just realized my LeBron column references masturbation, gang bangs and oral sex. Damn. I’m twisted.
— Gregg Doyel (@GreggDoyelStar) July 8, 2010
@GreggDoyelStar should not only be fired from @IndyStarSports , but he should be arrested for being such a pervert https://t.co/QUAEdEmiGg
— Ryan Linder (@r_linder) April 18, 2024
Today in my uniquely oafish way, while welcoming @CaitlinClark22 to Indy, I formed my hands into her signature🫶. My comment afterward was clumsy and awkward. I sincerely apologize. Please know my heart (literally and figuratively) was well-intentioned. I will do better.
— Gregg Doyel (@GreggDoyelStar) April 17, 2024
woke up wondering if @GreggDoyelStar has been fired yet?
— Molly McGrath (@MollyMcGrath12) April 18, 2024
Today in my uniquely oafish way, while welcoming @CaitlinClark22 to Indy, I formed my hands into her signature🫶. My comment afterward was clumsy and awkward. I sincerely apologize. Please know my heart (literally and figuratively) was well-intentioned. I will do better.
— Gregg Doyel (@GreggDoyelStar) April 17, 2024
Has the @indystar @IndyStarSports @Gannett fired @GreggDoyelStar yet?
— Kyle Masengale (@kyle_masengale) April 18, 2024
Tickets For Caitlin Clark’s Debut With Indiana Fever Have Exploded
Caitlin Clark (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Caitlin Clark has been drafted and now fans of the Indiana Fever can embark on a new era in the franchise. It won’t be an easy one for all to see in person.
Clark took ticket prices to new heights as the Fever is seeing courtside seats for her debut going for nearly $2,500, according to Yahoo.com.
The report added that the Indiana Pacers, who are currently in the NBA playoffs, have seats selling at $1,220.
Clark’s Indiana Fever debut is selling for more than double that of an NBA courtside seat at a playoff game.
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