WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson seemed to have blocked an X (formerly Twitter) user who insulted her as a “dumbass horse” after she criticized the fanbase of Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever.
In October, Wilson expressed to ESPN her apprehension about being in Indiana due to her concerns about confrontations with Fever fans.
An X user reposted a photo of a 96-year-old Caitlin Clark fan wearing a Fever-themed shirt, tagging Wilson and arguing that the fanbase she criticized consisted mainly of “little kids” and “grandparents.”
User @Tilllitstank joined the conversation, sharing the photo with the caption:
“We’re talking to you dumbass horse,” tagging Wilson.
Five hours later, the same user disclosed that they had been blocked by Wilson, sharing a screenshot of the block notice on X.
In her ESPN interview, A’ja Wilson elaborated on why she found it tough to visit Indiana, explaining that the experience made her feel defensive.
“Ugh. I dreaded being in Indiana, not because it was like the city or nothing, it was just like, I just don’t want no s**t to pop off,” Wilson said.
“It’s like that feeling of constantly having to have that guard up, constantly having to just protect yourself and being ready to take the high road. Living like that sucks.”
Wilson had a dominant 2024 season, winning the MVP award unanimously, while Caitlin Clark received Rookie of the Year honors. Wilson’s Aces emerged victorious against Clark’s Fever in all four of their regular-season matchups.
Rachel DeMita Weighs in on A’ja Wilson’s comments about Indiana
In an October episode of her “Courtside Club” podcast, basketball analyst Rachel DeMita questioned A’ja Wilson’s depiction of Indiana Fever fans as hostile.
“I’m sorry. It’s just so funny because I feel like from all of the visuals that I’ve seen of fans in Indiana, it’s mostly kids,” she said (1:30 mark). “You see so many photos and videos, and especially like the people who are sitting closest to the court, a lot of the times seem like children.“
DeMita suggested that the perceived hostility could stem from Indiana’s consistent sellout games, creating an intense atmosphere for visiting teams.
“Any team playing against Indiana is going to have a bigger, louder crowd than any other team that you play,” she said.
The 2024 WNBA season saw a resurgence in fan engagement, with total attendance reaching a 22-year high, reflecting a 48% increase from the previous year. Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever led the way, setting a league record with an average home game attendance of 17,035.
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Edited by John Ezekiel Hirro
