WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes ‘was removed’ from Indiana Fever commentary over compromising Caitlin Clark criticism, claims Stephen A. Smith
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WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes was removed from calling the Indiana Fever’s victory over the Dallas Wings on Sunday night, claims Stephen A. Smith.
Swoopes’ alleged removal comes after her previous bouts of criticism against Clark, with Smith claiming Bally Sports Southwest was concerned with her not calling the game evenly.
Calling the game for the network was Ron Thulin and Nancy Lieberman, who appeared on Smith’s show this week after the Fever victory over the Wings.
Lieberman confirmed Smith’s theory for Swoopes alleged removal, saying television network producers would not want obvious bias slipping into broadcasts.
Smith has been a vocal Clark supporter dating back to her college career at Iowa, while Swoopes has been critical of the Indiana sensation, but also claims she does not dislike her of her game.