Journalist hilariously fails claiming WNBA's popularity isn't effected by Caitlin Clark's playoff exit

Thomas posted a video of the crowd from Game 1 of the WNBA Semifinals between the Atlanta Dream and New York Liberty.At first glance, it looks like a sizable, raucous group waving their rally towels, but looks can be deceiving.

Thomas framed it as a sellout, posting on X saying sarcastically, "Nobody will watch the WNBA playoffs now that Caitlin Clark is no longer playing.Support will plummet.

Viewership will plunge.She is the only driving force that brings out fans." Meanwhile…..State Farm Arena Game 1 of Atlanta Fever vs New York Liberty Semi Finals yesterday.This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners.

If you sign up or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated.This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom.If you take a look up from the lower bowl, above the suites, you'll realize that the entire upper bowl is tarped off.

State Farm Arena holds almost 17,000 fans, but the announced attendance for the game was 9,745.Why would they do that, Etan? Maybe because they don't have Caitlin Clark coming to town.

The sales and interest for the Liberty isn't anywhere close to the ticket sales juggernaut of Clark and the Fever.Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) shoots against Angel Reese (5) of the Atlanta Dream during the first quarter at State Farm Arena on June 20, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia.(Colin Hubbard/Getty Images)FORMER ESPN ANCHOR SMEARS CAITLIN CLARK FANS WITH SWEEPING, FALSE ACCUSATIONS OF RACISM | MATT CALKINSThis level of delusion and Caitlin Clark hate must be studied.

It's clearly warped Thomas' mind because he really thought he was cooking here.As you can imagine, Thomas got roasted in the replies.One X user broke down the numbers in regards to attendance and viewership.It's a glorious way to show that Thomas did not think this post through before sharing."The attendance when they (Atlanta Dream) played the Fever this year in non playoff action...June 20, 2026: 17,044 and August 16, ...