RedState criticizes WNBA star A'ja Wilson for suggesting her lack of marketability compared to Caitlin Clark is due to race, despite Wilson securing a signature shoe deal with Nike around the same time. The author contends that Wilson's comments are "whiny" and "entitled," especially given that she was aware of her shoe deal when media speculation arose regarding Clark's, framing Clark's deal as racially motivated. The article highlights past instances of Wilson attributing attention given to Clark to "white privilege" and contrasts this with the historical success and marketability of prominent Black athletes like Michael Jordan. Ultimately, the piece argues that personality, not race, is a key factor in marketability, and that Wilson's public commentary detracts from her own image while drawing more attention to the league as a whole.

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