In his breakdown of the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game on Monday, longtime sports journalist Jason Whitlock described the "product" as disappointing. He and his podcast co-hosts also discussed why they believe Caitlin Clark should be the face of the WNBA over Paige Bueckers.

In an episode of his "Fearless" podcast on Monday, Whitlock said Clark approaches the responsibility of being the face of the league "very seriously" off the court. He noted the Indiana Fever star missing the red carpet and not appearing on the popular "StudBudz" livestream, hosted by Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman.

Whitlock's co-host, Steve Kim, doubled down on his comments and slammed Bueckers:

Clark and Bueckers played on opposing teams in the 2026 All-Star Game. Clark helped Team Teresa Weatherspoon secure a 129-122 win with 17 points, five assists and four rebounds. Meanwhile, Bueckers finished with 12 points and seven assists for Team Cynthia Cooper.

Jason Whitlock referenced a viral short video from the "StudBudz" livestream that showed Paige Bueckers dancing at a club with other WNBA players following Saturday's All-Star Game.

On Monday, Whitlock shared a clip of his "Fearless" podcast on X, in which he and his co-hosts claimed that Bueckers should no longer be in contention for the face of the WNBA. He tweeted that only Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark should represent the league:

The question of who should be the face of the WNBA has sparked significant debate on social media. Many users claim that Clark is the league's face for driving record attendance and viewership numbers. Others have regarded A'ja Wilson due to her numerous accolades, which notably include three championships and four MVP awards.

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