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This isn't the first time a WNBA player has mishandled a moment under pressure. Just weeks earlier, fellow player Bob Grryer faced backlash for an explosive outburst directed at rival Caitlyn Clark, which the media sensationalized into a racial issue. Despite accusations, Grryer appeared evasive rather than accepting her behavior, reflecting a wider media trend where the narrative is amplified to create a spectacle rather than addressing issues at face value.