“Turned into Frankenstein”: Jason Whitlock mocks WNBPA's pointed Christine Brennan critique amid viral outrage

Jason Whitlock and Christine Brennan grabbed headlines after Game 1 of the Indiana Fever versus Connecticut Sun series. Whitlock tweeted that Sun guard DiJonai Carrington “stabbed” Fever rookie Caitlin Clark in the eye. The “Fearless” host called out the WNBA for not protecting its “meal ticket” and urged the league to suspend Carrington.

Brennan’s turn came when her interview with Carrington was seen by many as unethical. Some sections of the NBA and the WNBA pushed back because they thought the USA Today reporter showed bias against Carrington. New York Knicks star Josh Hart went as far as to say “media credentials” should be removed from reporters who ask “stupid questions.”

In response to Christine Brennan’s interaction with DiJonai Carrington, the Women's National Basketball Players Association released a statement. The WNBPA asked USA Today to explain “why a reporter with clear bias and ulterior motive was assigned to cover the league.”

Jason Whitlock came to the ABC News commentator’s defense with this post on X, formerly Twitter, writing:

“Good lord. They've labeled Christine Brennan an enemy. You don't have a stronger ally. These women are absolutely insane. Christine asked a legitimate question. The kind of question male athletes are asked constantly. These entitled women have turned into Frankenstein.”

In the interview with Carrington, Brennan directly asked her:

“When you kind of swatted at Caitlin [Clark], did you intend to hit her in the eye?”

The Connecticut defensive ace responded that she wouldn’t intentionally hit someone and added she didn’t even know she had poked Clark’s eye.

Brennan continued:

“Did you and Marina [Mabrey] kind of laugh about it afterwards? It looked like later in the game that caught you guys laughing about it?”

DiJonai Carrington looked perplexed with the follow-up question but replied:

“I just told you I didn’t even know I hit her. I can’t laugh about something I didn’t know happened.”

Christine Brennan probably took cues from viral social media clips showing the celebration. Carrington’s triple late in the fourth quarter forced the Indiana Fever to call a timeout. As the defensive specialist rejoiced, Mabrey joined her by busting out Carmelo Anthony’s trademark celebration following a triple.

Many thought Brennan went overboard, a sentiment Jason Whitlock emphatically disagreed with.

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USA Today, like Jason Whitlock, supports Christine Brennan

Before Jason Whitlock could comment on the WNBA’s statement, USA Today had already thrown its support behind Christine Brennan. On Friday, the reporter shared the publication’s response on X, which read:

“Journalists ask questions and seek the truth. At USA TODAY, our mission is to report in an unbiased manner. We reject the notion that the interview perpetuated any narrative other than to get the player’s perspective directly.

“Christine Brennan is well regarded as an advocate for women and athletes, but first and foremost, she’s a journalist.”

Brennan will continue to cover the WNBA, making her interact with players again. Meanwhile, Jason Whitlock continues to court controversy with some recent comments directed at the players. The two will likely be in the limelight as the playoffs continue to the semifinal round.