The Caitlin Clark and Skylar Diggins-Smith Incident Isn't Worth Crying About

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark being bumped by Seattle Storm guard Skylar Diggins-Smith was about what Clark did on the court more than any WNBA jealousy.

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"Stop crying". That appeared to be what Caitlin Clark said toward the Seattle Storm following a bump she received from Skylar Diggins-Smith during the Indiana Fever's win on Sunday.

Those words ring true for many who have discussed the incident since. Because one thing is for sure at this point, the Fever rookie can handle herself on the court. And no on needs to cry on her behalf.

Caitlin Clark telling the Seattle storm roster to stop crying 🔥🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/0jZr54MQld

— Ahmed/The Ears/IG: BigBizTheGod 🇸🇴 (@big_business_) August 19, 2024

Plenty of talking heads seem to always want to harken back to the earlier in the season, when it did appear that there was perhaps a bit of resentment toward Clark, and as she certainly had to prove she belonged in the WNBA the hard way.

But this Diggins-Smith dustup didn't look like it had anything to do with any jealousy, and was much more about Caitlin and the Fever having the Storm in shambles given the disparity in score. Clark was the one firing up the crowd right in front of the opposing bench after all.

Literally the only time Skylar Diggins Smith got close to defending Clark all night. pic.twitter.com/ZUYXjPBSI7

— Kyran Laysea (@KyranLaysea) August 19, 2024

While Shannon Sharpe's rant on the matter was entertaining, no one needs to let Clark cook, because the other team's can't stop her from doing so. Caitlin is averaging 25.3 points and 12.7 assists on 50% shooting over her last three games. That while her current overall points and assists averages are unprecedented for any player in league history, and as the Fever are starting to round into form as possible playoff contenders.

Let Caitlin Clark cook@ShannonSharpe @ochocinco @ShayShayMedia_

Tune in now: https://t.co/xMqVDvgmqc pic.twitter.com/QllOqGtUM2

— Nightcap (@NightcapShow_) August 19, 2024

Clark herself has not uttered one word of complaint about what happened against the Storm, nor really any prior incident with any fellow WNBA player. She's let her game be the response. And Caitlin has talked on the floor plenty herself. Indicating she doesn't need any protection.

These sort of things are just a part of sports. And any Fever should have been thrilled to see Diggins-Smith so frustrated, as that only means one thing. Clark is indeed cooking.