An opinion piece from OutKick argues that discussion of WNBA star Caitlin Clark has drifted further away from basketball itself the longer her professional career goes on. The piece is a media commentary rather than a straight news report, taking aim at what it characterises as increasingly overheated coverage surrounding Clark rather than her on-court performance.

As an example, the article cites USA Today reportedly comparing Clark's playing style to the 1941 lynching of Emmett Till, which it holds up as evidence of commentary becoming detached from sport. The full article text was not available beyond this point, limiting further detail on its arguments.