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Former NFL wide receiver Julian Edelman stated that the WNBA is harming its own interests by portraying Caitlin Clark as a villain.

“I ultimately think it’s the best thing for the WNBA. We’re sitting here talking about the WNBA with an NFL football player. This is the best thing they can have for their league,” the former Super Bowl MVP said.

“You got your hero, Caitlin Clark, you got the antagonist with [Carter], I think it’s a great storyline, and I think it’s ultimately going to help their league. They shouldn’t be so against the casual fan that’s coming in and watching this thing and having an opinion, ‘Welcome to a big league in America.’

“But the simple fact that we’re talking about it in a bunch of different fields and areas and sports, I’m watching the WNBA, and I never watched the WNBA. I have a ton of respect for those girls.

“You watch the championship games and stuff, but it’s a great storyline. This is great for their league. This is very similar to MLS and how Messi is, when David Beckham came to the MLS, it grew that sport. This is the best thing they can have going for them.”

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