This interviewer is great. There's not many ppl that all a question and really allow the interviewee to answer without interrupting the thought process
Thanks Clark for bringing thousands of people in the arena, millions watching on tv from different parts of the world. Not putting Clark on the team will be a miss, in another four years you cannot say if people are still watching WNBA.
Thank her for bringing them to a game you love? because you've supported the W for years, told all your friends and they didn't believe you that it was fun? OR Thank you, for bringing your attention to the league as a first time watcher. You can see her learn, thrive and be her best, among the best. Also, there's a process to Olympic selection, it's not about popularity and it's the Olympics, people are going to watch anyway. Last, the difference in other sports, Women's Basketball has an established presence on the International Stage. You do know a majority of players play overseas during the off season. She'll have her chance, unless she fizzles out or isn't the best player to be selected. If her fans, bailed out on her in 4 years, then they aren't real fans.
CC doesn't want to ir need to go overseas. Although she is becoming internationally known, CC wants to stay on USA soil when playing the game she loves. CC is a millionaire many times over. The sport abd competition is what she loves.
@@jmar5127 You're the one who is ignorant, i'm in Paris, and she's often in the news, I watch her since I stumble with her video last 2022 of high school boys mocking her and she dropped 42 pts. Whenever I watch her games on live stream, many people from different countries watch her as well. From London, NZ, Australia, Japan, Brazil, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Ireland, Nigeria etc. So yeah, she's popular not only in America, you can deny it, but even my friend told me when she was at the bar in Dubai, the people are watching Fever game. You Americans love to hate your fellowmen instead of be happy your country is in the news in a positive light rather than your confused president who can't even talk properly, many people robbing the malls and groceries.
Great great interview! Great advice to those rising to the moment. I remember watching you play college and into the W. Enjoy retirement and thanks for all that you are doing. Such inspiration to these young girls and women! As a mom I get what you say, can’t just tell your kids to work hard you have to lead by example. Loved this!!
They don't have the class to admit or thank CC for all the attention. Act as if America and media just started paying attention for no reason after 25 years of being a joke with no audience to speak of.
Actually she did mention CC and Reese on several occasions! I believe her goal was to grow tge LEAGUE more NOT CC or Reese individually. Y'all are here supporting CC how about learning the whole LEAGUE and other really great players in the W while you're here. Welcome! We've been waiting on Y'all for decades. Glad you're here.
Did we watch the same interview? Serious question cause she talked broadly but did name drop CC and Reese. Stop instigating, you're actually doing CC a disservice by saying all this stuff that is not true.
The saddest thing about this interview is in the comments! "Certain" new FANS only want to talk about one player instead of the LEAGUE! The social media created fake beef between Reese and CC got y'all here so now that you're here how about looking the big picture! There are some really great WNBA players that y'all can finally get to know and support! I for one am glad y'all finally got here even if it's for NON basketball reasons. I'm just hoping that you watch other games and players to see that the W has a great product! Especially y'all women out there!
It's really hard for them to take. One correct thing she said was that they need to be able to shoot. I been looking most are put backs under the ream.... Boring
Great pro player!!!one of the goats. Also she is A LADYVOL!!! ONCE A LADYVOL ALWAYS A LADYVOL!!! THE HIGHEST OF RESPECT 🏀🏀🏀🏀 LADYVOL FAN FOR LIFE...GO LADYVOLS 2024/2025... .
Here's what CC fans thought and think she was gonna be in the W. Glad to see someone whos PLAY matched the HYPE. Salute to one of the Goats based on her actual performance.
Parker is misguided in that statement. Scared money doesn't make money, is when you are gambling with your rent money. Money you cannot afford to lose. Over the past 27 years, numerous entities have invested into the WNBA, the biggest being the NBA. 70 million in outside investment was raised for marketing purposes which has not accomplished the intended result. The WNBA is fundamentally flawed. Poor leadership coupled with a product that aimlessly tries to be everything to everyone, and it's no wonder why they haven't experienced success. Yet.
OK - Great interview - BUT - she stayed away from giving Caitlin Clark Rspect! Im 18 min in and shes talking around Caitlin Clark - the only reason this interview is happening is because of Caitlin Clark. Im very disappointed in Candace. She should embrace the moment for what it is. As a 40 BB vertern and coach - I really dont understand it. She is a leader - all they have to do is embrace the moment given by this one player. I will continue watching, hopefully it get better
@@ms.peaches1 So you believe that NBC would have done this interview? And futher more you believe that we would be talking if it wasn't for CC? That's what is delusional. Look, I've been following and wanting the WNBA to get their chips for decades. My daughter played BB. Im beyond frustrated at folks like you who believe its ok to VISIBLY not welcome your Michael Jordon into the league with open arms. Yes! Battle 100%, but welcome CC. Its out of control how many of my favorite players are doing everything in their power to knock down CC because - why? Imagine in this interview if she would have simply at the beginning looked at the camera and "Thank you to all of the new fans who are here now because of our new shining star. Now, Let's talk about MY history and the history of this great sport!" She shouldnt bend the knee, but a welcome and smile go a long way. WNBA players are not thinking about the next generation - they're only thinking about themselves.
@@ms.peaches1Yes! The only reason this interview is taking place is Caitlin Clark. If Candace Parker retired last year, do you really think that Lester Holt and NBC would be holding a hour long interview with her? No way. No how.
dear Parker,the question addressed to you should be....what is the message you pass to the next generation of athletes when you select a 42 year old???or when you select an injured player, wait until you be 35 because most of the players in the US team are 25 average so there will be no room for rookies for the 2028,so they must wait to 2032 Olympics if the older players decide to stand down...its not about Clark or Reese its about any player in the WNBA
Things were already in the making. CC coming just sped those things up because of "certain" fans that came with her! Parker did talk about CCs influence but inclusively as she should! Reese brought alot more fans too. That social media created fake beef sold well...
Maybe there were no jerseys to begin with. 21:48, there's his fake backstabbing laugh, two-faced. As a CC fan don't care who this is, never will. We are not new fans of your dumpster fire we are CC fans that came with her to this fake jelous racist league. CC forever wnba who cares.
People are turned off, when the WNBA kneeling for the flag. Also these WNBA doesn't care what left up the league. Team USA won 7 championship on the Olympics. Soo if CC join the team, what are the chances they will lose?
Lester is WOKE. NEver heard of parker. I know who Candace Owens is though. God Bless that Candace. The fact this nobody and woke boy hasn't mentioned Caitlin Clark is hilarious. Only Caitlin matters.
Team USA did her and Nneka Ogwumike dirty in 2016, Candace put up a triple double in training camp and was the MVP for the WNBA that year. She has such an incredible basketball IQ!
CP is by far my favorite women’s basketball player. From the time she was a Lady Vol and throughout her professional career. Amazing athlete and an even better human!
Here start with her high school highlights ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8miFS32MAaQ.htmlsi=WmuBFrh5nnDpBJ_N Timeless player. A post that could cross you over, shoot the three, turn around jump shot, pull up… Candace was a real problem. If she were younger today no doubt she would’ve dominated
Lester is WOKE. NEver heard of parker. I know who Candace Owens is though. God Bless that Candace. The fact this nobody and woke boy hasn't mentioned Caitlin Clark is hilarious. Only Caitlin matters.
I swear, Caitlin should leave this toxic league and play overseas and let them go back to anonymity and years not making a profit. I am pretty sure these player wouldn’t care as they feel entitled, unaccountable and isolated from society scrutiny while they continue to be subsidized
Actually, she should continue to JUST play ball and hope that some of you are open to watching other games to see the bigger picture. THE REALLY GREAT PLAYERS IN THE WNBA AND IT'S GREAT PRODUCT OF BASKETBALL! CC and Reese FANS are all caught up in the social media created fake beef between them to NOT look at the overall product since they are here!
@@izzh3107 actually we are caught up and mesmerized by the HATE, BITTERNESS and ENTITLEMENT, of these individuals that have FAILED as a product. They have proven not to have the intelectual capacity to realize when something unique comes in that will benefit them all, and instead of putting their best foot forward, all the can do is show aggression and disdain for what THEY were not able to accomplish on their own without years of subsidies by the nba.
I never watched women’s basket ball that much…. I was a Kentucky basketball fan, however while in College. I did see girls play in high school when I was teaching high school, but I wasn’t an avid fan. Reels started passing through the internet of Caitlin Clark shooting those amazing long shots. I honestly thought it was some AI thing, because it seemed super human. I am in awe of her. I now have tickets for Sept to go to Dallas (I live in Houston) so I can see Caitlin Clark play. I did not even know that there was a pro team in Dallas, but look for where I could see Caitlin in person. I was amazed there would be a game in Dallas. Maybe I will become a fan of others. This lady seems very nice, and I have enjoyed hearing her interview.
I never thought I'd be watching WNBA (past and present) player(s) interviews for inspiration and much more. I loved this one right here and I'll look for some Candace Parker memorabilia to have in my workshop. Sending bucketloads of momentous vibes to everybody on yalls journey. Peace.
Actually, there has been many greats the last 10 years. Some people just wasn't interested until that social media created fake beef with Reese and CC.
I believe that they benefited from each other. They both were good and CC being a great long distance shooter. Reese going at CC and giving her back the "I can't see you" wave after winning the championship, made "certain" Americans upset. Social media used it to create a fake beef which caused "certain" people to watch for NON basketball reasons and hate! That has spilled the WNBA and the FANS has put the rookie OVER the really great WNBA players already in league who has carried the league in their play! CC has brought ALOT of hype to the W but I'm hoping it is to show the much greater products they already had NOT just show CC.
Caitlin Clark is the eight hundred pound gorilla in the room, and she danced around her for the whole interview. Clark is now the face of the WNBA and the old-timers hate it.
@@DavidPenn-e6k Angel Reese made C relevant. Sad, but White people support their own well. They pushed this narrative. Angel had a NIL before CC, second highest paid female under Olivia Dunn until Angel Reese made that you can't see me motion in Caitlin face during the national championship. Reese was selling out games way back then though. This is new for CC if we're being honest.
CC has the talent to draw people in afterwards. So no, CP doesn't owe CC or Reese recognition. Lol y'all are crazy. CP spoke as mature adult that doesn't want to continue to support a venomous narrative.
growing the sport start's with NOT S**TING ON NEW FAN'S!!! even casual one's. remember , no growth for 25+ year's and now are killing the golden goose. just admit ONE player is tipping the scales heavily.
@@sonjaanderson6933 to hear if acknowledged the sole person people are watching (ratings don’t lie). But she didn’t. Am sure there’s black folks ouch there that are not jealous and angry at CC but this ain’t one of them.
They spoke about T-shirt sales , bigger audiences , packed stadiums, Then DONT even mention the one person who helped big time with all of these things , which is proven , Clark ,People on here , calling this a good interview, Jesus , Get real
It's a Candace Interview ... They talked about Clark - stop your crying (They mention her name at 17:00 to18:00 AND OTHER PLACES) Candace has actually won national championships, gold medals and wnba mvpS. wHEN cLARK REACHES THAT LEVEL / those pedestals we can demand people mention her more. She's already got a ton of fan pages just for her - go to one of those if you don't like this one LOL
This is what’s wrong with CC cult just because you see anyone talking that’s from the WNBA you automatically assume that they should be talking about CC but had you actually listened you would have heard Caitlyn Clark get mentioned
Based on conversations I've had around the water cooler, basketball fans (who didn't previously watch wbb) want to see caitlin clark do her step back, throw full court dimes, and shoot from the logo like she's 10 feet away. Reese can keep her social media following, but the thing that matters is who is actually watching the basketball games, and that's because of Caitlin Clark. (And I'm a black man from Georgia)
It's too darn bad that the people of Georgia have to put up with a women's pro team (Atlanta Dream) that instead of being a contending basketball team too often prefers to be a front organization for political activism🤔🤨🧐(?).
Lester is WOKE. NEver heard of parker. I know who Candace Owens is though. God Bless that Candace. The fact this nobody and woke boy hasn't mentioned Caitlin Clark is hilarious. Only Caitlin matters.
Go Angel 10th Double Doubles. Congratulations to the rookies, wanted to see Cameron send more shots across the court!!! Hope for a speedy recovery 🙏 Go Kate and CC! ❤️ Kamilla❤️ Pili and Nika deserve to play more!😢💗
I’m such a Candace fan that I’m still recovering from her decision to retire from playing on the court. Took me a few days to watch this interview because i miss her on the court so much 🥹 happy to see she is evolving into her next chapter.
If I was a CEO of a company and a new young employee comes into the company yes I want to be successful. But I have to realize that my success also helps the new young employee be successful and also visa versa. The experience can also be successful on the backs of the young with both being on the same page toward success. Not trying to always dismiss the younger people by being so arrogant to think that the younger can offer no value. That can be devastating to all.
I didn't get that from what she said. She spoke competitively. The vets aren't going to play favoritism to the rookies. They never did in any sport! They still believe THEY are the best and will provide "welcome to the league" moments to see how tough the rookies are! The FANS is what's causing all the problems NOT CC..
I think that veteran players and former players are so stuck in the past and are so resentful of these new rookies especially Caitlin Clark success that they want them to actually fail. Caitlin is the face of the WNBA and they don't like it. Even Candace in this interview was reluctant to talk about Caitlin Clark and her impact.
So true. If you want this moment to be momentum, then Parker as well as others inside and outside of the WNBA need to be upfront and honest. Otherwise, this time will only be a moment.
