WNBA Fans at Odds Over Sheryl Swoopes' Caitlin Clark, Fever Sentiment

A recent take that Sheryl Swoopes had about Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever is turning heads.

Jul 19, 2024; Phoenix, Ariz., United States; Sheryl Swoopes hosts a WBNA All-Star brunch in honor of her former teammate, Nikki McCray Penson, at Thea in Phoenix on July 19, 2024 | Diannie Chavez/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK

Much has already been said about Sheryl Swoopes' past commentary (or lack thereof) on Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark.

While there's no doubt that Swoopes was hesitant to give Clark her flowers in the past, this has shifted significantly over the past several months. This was proven by her praising Clark's Nike contract in February and talking about respecting Clark's decision to turn down the 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend's three-point contest offer.

This string of recent praise continued with a March 27 interview with @espnW, where Swoopes said, "The team that I feel made the biggest moves, maybe the best moves, that would be the Indiana Fever. I think the Indiana Fever went from just being in the playoffs last season to potentially winning a championship."

She later added, "How much stronger Caitlin got in the offseason, you know she was in the gym working on her game. This Indiana Fever team, they have put the pieces together in this offseason, and I'm excited to see what they're going to do."

An X user reposted this video with the caption, "sheryl swoopes says the fever could win the title this season 🫢".

sheryl swoopes says the fever could win the title this season 🫢 pic.twitter.com/91AeglFpUk

— ۟ (@aclassyteaparty) March 27, 2025

There have been several prevailing reactions from fans, including some in denial about Swoopes' showing of respect.

"This has to be AI," one fan wrote.

Another added, "Is she okay?"

Other fans are joking Swoopes has a more malicious intent, writing, "This lady is jinxing us big time. Please make her stop. Talk about your Wings."

This lady is jinxing us big time. Please make her stop. Talk about your Wings.

— sohali - CC (@sohali2012) March 27, 2025

"she jinxing us 💔💔," wrote another.

Although many fans are just glad to see Swoopes being willing to speak highly of Clark and the Fever.

"I’m ok with this. I will criticize when she’s unfair, but I will praise when she is," Ken Swift wrote.

I’m ok with this. I will criticize when she’s unfair, but I will praise when she is. https://t.co/8tj7n9yyPs

— Ken Swift (@kenswift) March 27, 2025

"Wow, hey it's growth anyone can change and shouldn't be completely handcuffed to their past actions. Great take Sheryl. Respect," added another.

Now the question becomes whether Swoopes' sentiment will prove true.