“I Would Never Say That”: Brittney Griner Finally Responds to Explosive Accusation She Called Caitlin Clark a “F**king White Girl”
Brittney Griner Shuts Down Controversial Caitlin Clark Rumor
The WNBA has had no shortage of headlines lately, and once again, Brittney Griner’s name is at the center of one. This time, it’s not about a block, a dunk, or her dominant return to the court — it’s about a moment caught on camera and a rumor that lit up social media.
It all started during a heated game on May 22, when the Phoenix Mercury faced off against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever. The game was intense — full of physical play, sharp defense, and some viral moments. One of those moments came when Brittney Griner was seen reacting strongly after a foul. The video clip went viral within hours.
From there, things took a turn.
Online lip readers — many of whom are not professionals — claimed that Griner muttered something offensive toward Clark. The line circulating across X (formerly Twitter), Reddit, and Instagram was that Griner allegedly said, “Fking white girl.”** That accusation quickly spread, fueling debates, outrage, and even more division between fans of Caitlin Clark and critics of the WNBA’s treatment of her.
But now, Griner is speaking out directly to shut it down.
In an interview with OutKick’s Dan Zaksheske, Brittney Griner was asked about the viral clip and whether she used the racial phrase that had been pinned on her.
Her answer was clear and firm:
“I would never say that… there’s no place for that in our league… I wouldn’t use that type of language.”
Griner didn’t hesitate to deny the accusation. She not only rejected the quote but emphasized that the kind of language she was accused of using has no place in professional women’s basketball — or anywhere, for that matter.
The Bigger Conversation
This response comes at a time when WNBA players — especially veterans like Griner — have been under a microscope in how they treat Caitlin Clark. Since entering the league, Clark has drawn big TV ratings, fan attention, and criticism alike. She’s been praised as the next big thing in women’s sports — and at the same time, targeted with hard fouls and rough play by more experienced opponents.
Because of that, even the possibility of someone saying something racial or offensive toward her has become a flashpoint.
But Griner’s denial seems genuine — and the fact that she’s directly addressing it now could cool down the online firestorm.
“I know how this league works,” one WNBA fan wrote online, “and if Griner really said that, trust me — the mic’d-up moments or court audio would’ve caught it.”
Others are urging fans to stop relying on “Twitter lip readers” as if they’re expert witnesses in court. A popular meme even joked, “People out here reading lips like they’re the WNBA FBI.”
Still, some fans remain skeptical. Social media has created a space where rumors can turn into headlines fast — and even when the truth comes out, not everyone’s ready to hear it.
Bottom Line:
Brittney Griner says the viral accusation that she called Caitlin Clark a “f**king white girl” is completely false. She’s standing her ground and calling for respect — not just for herself, but for the integrity of the league.