Caitlin Clark's Jackie Robinson comparison falls flat as journalist & fans sounds off: "Can we bring back shame?"

Former ESPN reporter Jemele Hill made waves online with some remarks about Caitlin Clark. After seeing the 2024 No. 1 pick get compared to one of sport's most iconic athletes, she and many others were left appalled.

Over the weekend, a post went viral on X (formerly Twitter) that tried to draw similarities to Clark and Jackie Robinson. The primary reason being that Clark allegedly showed the world the levels of hate and racism in the WNBA as a white woman, as per the post.

As this Caitlin Clark comparison continues to circle around online, Hill and countless other fans were quick to speak out against it.

Some fans even went as far as to say that it's the worst sports take of all time.

"This is the worst take of the year. Disgusted." One fan said.

"This is a contender for dumbest take of all time." Another fan said.

"This is a blasphemous comparison," one fan said.

Last week, Clark saw her historic rookie season come to an end. After leading the Fever to the playoffs for the first time in eight years, they were eliminated in the first round by the Connecticut Sun.

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Caitlin Clark soaking in NFL action following postseason defeat

After being eliminated by the Connecticut Sun, Caitlin Clark's offseason is underway. Before getting back to work to prepare for Year 2, she seems to be enjoying some well-earned downtime.

One of the many games on the NFL slate for Sunday saw the Indianapolis Colts take on Pittsburgh Steelers. Among those taking in the action in person was Clark, who was accompanied by her Fever teammate Lexie Hull. When the two were shown on the jumbotron, they were met with a big ovation from the Indiana crowd.

In just one season, Caitlin Clark managed to drastically change the long-term trajectory of the Fever franchise. Alongside players such as Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston, they have a core capable of becoming a contender in the near future. Even though things didn't go their way, the playoff experience could prove valuable to the young squad.

Clark finished her rookie campaign with averages of 19.2 points, 5.7 rebounds and 8.4 assists. Along with being named an All-Star and Rookie of the Year, the young guard compiled a long list of records. Clark set a new rookie scoring record, single-season assists record and single-game assist record. On top of this, she became the first rookie to notch a triple-double.

Clark entered the WNBA with massive expectations, and she managed to deliver in a big way. Now, she has a full offseason to continue growing her game as she rides the fast track to superstardom.