Mercury's Diana Taurasi calls out 'sensitive' new WNBA fans after Caitlin Clark controversy

Phoenix Mercury star Diana Taurasi recently voiced her opinions on the shifting dynamics of WNBA fandom, particularly highlighting the sensitivity of newer fans in response to her comments about incoming rookies, including Caitlin Clark. “Yeah, you know, the new fans are really sensitive these days,” Taurasi told a group of reporters Sunday in Phoenix before the Mercury left for training camp at San Diego State, via Cassandra Negley of Yahoo Sports. Taurasi's comments came after a period of heightened attention on the WNBA, fueled by high-profile rookie debuts such as Caitlin Clark's. The statement quickly gained traction on social media, sparking debate about the nature of fan engagement and the expectations placed on players to temper their words.