Griner Denies Using Slur Against Caitlin Clark

Brittney Griner has denied using a racial slur towards Caitlin Clark during a May 22 WNBA game, after social media speculation and amateur lip readers claimed she called Clark a 'f***ing white girl.' Griner admitted to reporters, including Outkick's Dan Zaksheske, that she was frustrated and could not recall her exact words but stressed she would never use such language. Media access limitations delayed Griner's direct response to the allegations for weeks. No audio evidence supports the claim, and some fans have questioned the accuracy of the lip-reading interpretations. The incident has reignited debate about race, media coverage, and fan behavior within the WNBA. Griner, a three-time Olympic gold medalist, remains focused on her team's performance as the Atlanta Dream maintain a strong league standing.