Antonio Brown targeted Caitlin Clark with another rude comment while discussing his feud with the WNBA star during an interview with Jason Whitlock.
The former NFL player, who has attacked Tom Brady with provocative messages in the past, sparked outrage and insult last month by saying Clark “looks like she’s keeping it hairy.”
Brown continued his attack on the No. 1 pick in the draft with a series of insults on social media, including a crude meme referencing Clark’s boyfriend, which led to the 22-year-old blocking him on social media.
However, the former wide receiver initially appeared to show regret for his attacks when Whitlock asked him to address Clark during a sit-down interview on the sports columnist’s podcast.
Brown began praising Clark for her impact on women’s sports before ruining the moment with another taunt.
Antonio Brown targeted Caitlin Clark with another rude comment during an interview
Ex-NFL player Brown seems to enjoy provoking stars on social media
“Caitlin Clark, we love you,” Brown began. ‘There is no drama here. I’m excited about what you’ll do for women’s basketball. You’re a great player. I enjoy watching your play. You bring a lot of excitement and energy.
“CTESPN would especially like to talk to you [about] what you deal with, your traumas, your setbacks, how you continue to do great.
“People like me in the media bring awareness to you, whether it’s the wrong thing or the right thing, it’s all about positivity, it’s all about fun and games.
“Stay great and stay focused on being the best athlete you want to be. Continue to lead and pioneer women’s sports the way you want. I have a daughter, I look up to you, I look up to everything you do.
“So shout out to Caitlin Clark…and if it’s hairy, don’t worry about it.”
Whitlock could only let out an exasperated sigh and shake his head at Brown’s last comment, which was a reference to his tweet about Clark causing backlash.
The internet provocateur sparked outrage last month with a series of offensive tweets about Clark’s actions.
The WNBA executive quickly blocked Brown for his antics, with his tweet about how Clark “looks like she keeps her hair hairy” particularly offensive.
But the recipient didn’t give up and also named her his ‘Cracker of the Day’ and ‘Cousin It’ – a nod to an Addams Family character.
It’s far from the first time Brown has been blocked for unpleasant comments — with legendary quarterback Tom Brady and President Joe Biden limiting the ex-Pittsburgh Steeler from their timeline.
However, it didn’t stop Brown from relentlessly attacking Clark on social media as he returned with more insults after she blocked him.
The controversial former football player claimed that Clark will undergo plastic surgery if she starts making more money through the WNBA.
He also posted a crude meme referencing Clark’s friend, before following up with a tweet seemingly addressing the outrage that said, “Can’t cancel if you’ve already canceled.”
Hours later, he said Clark should play in the NBA instead of the women’s equivalent.
“I’ll say it again for the haters,” he wrote. “Caitlin Clark should be an NBA Draft pick. Draft is weak. She is a generational talent. This would be the year.”
Meanwhile, Whitlock has shared quite a few controversial views on the WNBA in recent weeks, comparing Clark to Jesus and LeBron James.
“I’m happy for Caitlin Clark, there’s a part of me that thinks she will be a force for good, or that she can be a force for good,” Whitlock said at his speech. ‘Fearless’ podcast last month.
“But then I remember: What is idolatry? We are looking for a LeBron James or Caitlin Clark to do what Jesus alone can do. And we start to think that they are more important than the truth. They are more important, and protecting them, and protecting their image, is the most important thing we can do.”
Last week, he claimed the WNBA was becoming more feminine when he targeted veteran Brittney Grinner.
Whitlock suggested that Griner is attempting to rebrand herself and distance herself from her previous “anti-American” stances following her release from a Russian prison, in an effort to reposition herself within the evolving WNBA.
“She was very anti-American before she spent eight months in a Russian prison and maybe that’s all these hardcore leftists need,” Whitlock said on his podcat.
‘But I don’t buy it. I think she’s trying to reposition herself. The WNBA is starting to become more feminine and likeable.
“I actually saw a friend of mine send me pictures of some LA Sparks players yesterday at, I think, an NBA game and it looked like a beauty pageant.
‘[…] I think they’re deliberately saying, “we don’t want the best players, we want the most feminine players.”
‘And it’s the right decision. I’m telling you, since none of the ladies are playing such an exciting basketball game except two or three, it’s better to get someone who looks feminine for ticket marketing and sales than to get someone who might be 10 or 15 percent better plays.
“And so I see the WNBA turning away from Britney Griner. And this book and this interview tour are about trying to make Brittany Griner likable, because she has been very unlikable.”