Dave Portnoy, known for founding Barstool Sports and his unwavering support of Boston’s professional sports teams, has unfortunately faced numerous accusations of sexism and misogyny over the years. However, many are unaware that he is a strong advocate for women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark, which contrasts sharply with the prevailing narrative surrounding him. On Tuesday morning, Portnoy publicly reiterated his support for Clark.
“This may be the most incredible Caitlin Clark video I’ve ever seen. A lost scrimmage video vs the men’s practice team at Iowa in which Caitlin goes berserker mode and scores 22 points in 2 minutes. She is the one,” Portnoy tweeted, along with a clip of Clark showcasing her skills in the referenced scrimmage. Fans reacted actively on social media, with one commenting, “We’ve all known she is this good, but the black women in media and WNBA only think she’s popular because she’s white.” Another added, “Legendary shot making; you have to face guard her 94 feet, and chances are she will still make the shot.” Someone else chimed in, noting, “Everyone in the comments saying ‘but it’s only against the scout team’ while she’s hitting the most unbelievable shots.” Hopefully, this recognition will help Portnoy reshape public perception of him.
