Mystics co-owner takes exception with Caitlin Clark’s Time magazine cover: ‘Can foster resentment’

Sheila Johnson has her own ideas for Time magazine.

The Washington Mystics co-owner stirred debate on Friday with her criticism of Time magazines decision to name Caitlin Clark as its Athlete of the Year, wondering why the rest of the league wasnt given recognition.

Johnson expressed concerns that the awards singular focus on the Indiana Fever megastar would unintentionally bring division among players in the WNBA Clarks peers.

Johnson, while speaking to CNN , questioned aloud why Time couldnt have put the whole WNBA on that cover, given the talent in the league.

Added Johnson: While Caitlin Clark is undoubtedly talented, putting one individual on such a pedestal can foster resentment in a team sport like basketball.

It doesnt reflect the collective efforts that make the game so special...

When you just keep singling out one player, it creates hard feelings.

Johnson also brought up Angel Reese, who has been lined with Clark over their on-court rivalry , which began in college.

This year, something clicked with the WNBA, and its because of the draft of players that came in.

Its not just Caitlin Clark, its Reese [as well].

We have so much talent out there.

Clark, who had a stellar rookie season with the Indiana Fever, became the first player since 2008 to earn both Rookie of the Year and a spot on the All-WNBA First Team.

Her accomplishments, including her role in boosting WNBA viewership , have been widely discussed, even going back to her impact on college basketball.

Johnsons comments have sparked a broader conversation about how individual honors in team sports can shape dynamics, both on and off the court..

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