On the latest episode of It Is What It Is, former rapper and media personality Cam’Ron sounded off on WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s recent remarks about Caitlin Clark, arguing the league underestimates how much of its current visibility is tied to the star guard.
The discussion began with co-host Mase highlighting Clark’s role in boosting league attention. “She actually make the league hot,” Mase said. “She’s bringing the viewers, along with everybody else, but they’re coming to see her either win or fail. That’s what’s motivating a lot of the interest.”
Treasure Wilson followed with numbers that underscored the point. According to Wilson, WNBA ratings fell by 55 percent following Clark’s injury, with national broadcasts for the Indiana Fever dropping from an average of 1.8 million viewers to roughly 850,000.
Cam’Ron built on that data, framing Clark as not only the league’s top attraction but also a player making major financial sacrifices. He reminded viewers that Clark earned more in college through name, image and likeness deals than she does now as a pro.
Cam’Ron Rips WNBA Commission Cathy Engelbert Over Caitlin Clark Remarks
“I was making 3.1 [million] a year in college,” Cam said, echoing Clark’s position. He also referenced reported offers from Ice Cube’s Big3 league, including one worth $15 million for just 10 weeks, that Clark turned down to join the WNBA. “Don’t act like you’re doing me a favor,” he continued. “I got a $28 million deal with Nike. Watch your mouth!”
Cam suggested Engelbert’s framing downplays Clark’s value. He contrasted her $78,000 WNBA salary with the multimillion-dollar opportunities she passed up, describing her choice as an effort to “bring awareness to women’s basketball.
He also pointed to the Fever’s postseason run as further evidence of Clark’s drawing power. “Now, mind you, this her second year. Her team makes it to the semifinals,” Cam said. “If Caitlin was playing, you would have known.”
By the end of his comments, Cam made clear where he stands: if he were in Clark’s position, he would expect the league to acknowledge her full impact. “If I’m Caitlin Clark, yo, you need to come see me,” he said.
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