Brittney Griner is finally clearing the air after fans accused her of taking a racially charged shot at Caitlin Clark during a fiery May 22 showdown between the Atlanta Dream and Indiana Fever.
Social media lip-readers claimed Griner called Clark a “f–king white girl” while fuming on the bench.
“I remember fouling out, being mad,” Griner told Outkick’s Dan Zaksheske on Sunday. “I really can’t remember what I said, honestly.”
NEW: WNBA star Brittney Griner denies saying "F**king White Girl" about Caitlin Clark during a game against the Indiana Fever on May 22.
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Griner previously went viral when she was caught on camera reacting to a foul.
While speaking to OutKick's Dan Zaksheske, Griner denied… pic.twitter.com/WbRkjjIU2u
Griner was ejected late in the game after a physical play involving Clark, who appeared to sell the contact in a bid to draw a foul. The Fever would go on to edge out the Dream in a tight 81–76 win.
Footage of Griner venting after the play sparked wild speculation online, with fans claiming she hurled a racial insult Clark’s way.
“I know it wasn’t that because I wouldn’t use that type of language,” she said when asked directly if she used the slur in question. Now, Griner admits emotions were running high but categorically denies making such a heinous comment.