WNBA analyst clarifies mistake about Olivia Miles breaking one Caitlin Clark rookie record amid fan hate
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WNBA analyst clarifies mistake about Olivia Miles breaking one Caitlin Clark rookie record amid fan hate
A WNBA analyst for The Athletic is under immense fire for falsely claiming that Minnesota Lynx rookie Olivia Miles set the all-time rookie record for assists in a season. That claim raised eyebrows around the world, as most active fans saw the WNBA rookie assist record set two years ago by Caitlin Clark with 337 assists.
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Primary“I don’t hate CC” – Zena Keita Clears Air After Facing Backlash On Misleading Olivia Miles Claim Involving Caitlin Clark
During Thursday’s episode of the “No Offseason” podcast, WNBA analyst Zena Keita of The Athletic said that Olivia Miles had set the all-time WNBA rookie assist record. As clips of Keita’s comment circulated on the internet, fans pointed out that the record is still owned by Caitlin Clark, who posted 337 assists during the 2024 season.
Publisher:“Bunch of Tribalists”: WNBA YouTuber Slams Media After Caitlin Clark Blunder
Getting a fact wrong is never a good look, especially when the mistake involves a major league record. The Athletic’s Women’s Basketball writer Zena Keita recently found herself at the center of that criticism after appearing to credit one of Caitlin Clark’s WNBA milestones to Olivia Miles.
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