Caitlin Clark should not have been singled out by Time, says Washington Mystics owner Sheila Johnson

Sheila Johnson, billionaire co-owner of WNBA franchise Washington Mystics, has criticized Time for their awarding of “Athlete of the Year” to Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark.

Sheila Johnson, billionaire co-owner of WNBA franchise Washington Mystics, has criticized Time for its awarding of “Athlete of the Year” to Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark. On Tuesday, the outlet bestowed the honor on the 22-year-old after her stellar year, in which she broke multiple college, WNBA and broadcast records. However, in an interview with CNN Sport, the co-founder of Black Entertainment Television (BET) suggested that the media should do a better job of promoting all the leagues’ players, rather than focusing on Clark’s exploits. Johnson questioned why the publication “couldn’t have put the whole WNBA on that cover,” given the talent the league possesses. “When you just keep singling out one player, it creates hard feelings,” added Johnson, co-owner of three Washington sports franchises – the NHL’s Capitals, the NBA’s Wizards and the WNBA’s Mystics. “This year, something clicked with the WNBA and it’s because of the draft of players that came in. It’s not just Caitlin Clark, it’s (Angel) Reese (as well). We have so much talent out there.”