The WNBA demands respect. But is the league willing to give the same respect it expects from everyone else?
Another National Anthem controversy has people talking about the WNBA, its players, and the message being sent to the fans who support women’s basketball.
Meanwhile, Caitlin Clark continues to face questions about racism, respect, and her fellow players.
Today on SMH with Shemeka Michelle, we’re talking entitlement, double standards, media coverage, and the difference between demanding respect and earning it.
💬 Is respect something you demand or something you earn?
**Truth before feelings. No Excuses. Just Accountability.**
#WNBA #NationalAnthem #ShemekaMichelle
00:00 You Can’t Demand Respect From America
01:30 WNBA Players Walk Out During the Anthem
04:00 Demanding Respect Without Earning It
07:30 Why the WNBA Suspended Its Anthem Rule
11:30 Caitlin Clark, the Indiana Fever and MAGA Labels
14:30 Brittney Griner’s Change of Perspective
18:00 Social Justice, Basketball and Entitlement
29:30 Pick a Struggle: The WNBA Needs to Tighten Up
