Caitlin Clark defends Kelsey Mitchell, says racist rhetoric ‘not something I stand for’
📍 The outcome
{"epilogue": "Caitlin Clark expressed upset and addressed teammate Kelsey Mitchell's remarks regarding the difficulties of being her teammate and Mitchell's free agency. Clark publicly denounced racism and hate, stating that racist rhetoric is not something she stands for.
Additionally, Shaquille O'Neal addressed Mitchell's remarks by advising her to leverage the spotlight."}
Epilogue added 2h ago, after coverage quieted.
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