Ex-ESPN host Cindy Brunson embarrasses herself trying to discredit Caitlin Clark

Former ESPN broadcaster Cindy Brunson has drawn criticism for her commentary on WNBA players, notably defending DiJonai Carrington’s actions while seemingly discrediting Caitlin Clark’s performances. Brunson’s online posts reveal a strong stance for Carrington and a dismissive attitude towards Clark’s statistical achievements, contrasting with her praise for other players like Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese. Critics argue her coverage lacks objectivity and appears driven by personal vendettas, damaging her credibility.

• Cindy Brunson defended DiJonai Carrington’s ejection-worthy foul on Sophie Cunningham, arguing it should have been a Flagrant 1, and also claimed white WNBA players benefit from ‘reverse DEI’.
• Brunson publicly stated she is ‘team DiJonai all day every day’.
• Brunson attempted to discredit Caitlin Clark’s performance by calling her 37-point game ‘stat padding’ and comparing it unfavorably to another player’s performance in a different game.
• Brunson later deleted her post about Clark, claiming it led to ‘racist’ and ‘transphobic’ comments.
• Brunson has continued to criticize Clark’s achievements, dismissing her record-breaking 30-point, 10-assist games as a ‘small sample size’.
• Brunson celebrated Paige Bueckers’ similar statistics in a blowout win without criticism, stating it was ‘different’.
• Brunson praised Angel Reese for setting records in a blowout victory, arguing that competition and score do not matter in that instance, a stance inconsistent with her view on Clark.
• Critics argue Brunson’s coverage of Clark and Cunningham is nonsensical, looks personal, and damages her credibility after nearly 30 years covering the WNBA.