Candace Parker tells Caitlin Clark haters to ‘go to therapy’ after shocking WNBA player rankings
Candace Parker Tells Caitlin Clark Haters to Go to Therapy
Candace Parker tells Caitlin Clark haters to seek professional help after a surprising WNBA player rankings poll revealed the Fever star was voted the eleventh-best guard in the league. The rankings sparked immediate debate among fans and media, with many questioning whether fellow players were being fair to the highly decorated rookie. While elite competitors like A'ja Wilson remain legitimate MVP candidates, Clark's scoring and playmaking abilities place her at the top of her position.
The Rankings Controversy
This latest poll represents another chapter in what many view as a coordinated effort to diminish Clark's standing within the WNBA. Fellow athletes have openly expressed jealousy toward her widespread popularity and marketability. WNBA legend Candace Parker addressed the situation directly during a conversation with Indiana Fever teammate Aliyah Boston, expressing frustration that the league continues to show disrespect toward the young star.
It's also kinda crazy. I wholeheartedly believe that there need to be some rules with the WNBA players, because this is getting out of hand. Caitlin Clark [being] voted 11th-best guard by WNBA players, that's crazy.
Parker identified personal insecurities as the root cause of this behavior, noting that too many players have allowed resentment to overshadow genuine respect. She placed particular blame on WNBA media personalities for fueling this narrative.
I think people need to look at themselves in the mirror and realize you've got some insecurities, if you're sitting down and putting Caitlin Clark as the 11th-best guard. Y'all need to go to a therapist and figure out what childhood issues you have, 'cause if you're sitting there, and looking at yourself in the mirror, and putting her at the 11th-best guard like c'mon.
Parker's Career Credentials
Parker's perspective carries significant weight given her extraordinary accomplishments. Her celebrated career includes three championship titles, two MVP awards, a Finals MVP honor, and Defensive Player of the Year recognition. Additionally, she earned seven All-Star selections and captured two Olympic gold medals. According to Parker, she would never have participated in an anti-campaign against prominent stars during her own playing days, even when personal feelings ran contrary.
When I sat down, as much as I did not like Diana Taurasi, there ain't no way I'm not going to write her as an All-Star.
As much as I did not like anyone on the Lynx because they used to whoop our a**, I'm not going to not put Maya Moore or Sylvia Fowles.
Clark's Impact on the WNBA
The voting structure reveals an interesting dynamic. Fans account for half of the All-Star vote, while players and media each contribute twenty-five percent. Clark finished second in fan voting and secured a starting position through support from fans and media rather than her fellow players. Despite efforts to reduce the excitement surrounding Clark, WNBA players, former players, and media figures have targeted the Fever guard, claiming she's been "overhyped" while ignoring the phenomenon that has followed her since her college days.
Her appeal deserves celebration, even if WNBA players fail to recognize it. Since entering the WNBA, Clark has helped the league break attendance and viewership records. The WNBA averaged 9,807 fans per game in 2024, representing a forty-eight percent increase from the previous season. Total attendance exceeded 2.35 million, sellouts rose from forty-five to 154, and the league established another single-season attendance record in 2025. Clark has served as rocket fuel for the league, acting as the sparkplug behind the Fever alongside All-Stars Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell while establishing herself as a capable leader. Her most dedicated supporters have advocated for her to switch leagues to create additional pressure on the WNBA. Without Clark, the league would likely return to creating promotional nights simply to fill seats.