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WNBA analyst Zena Keita faces backlash over Caitlin Clark record error
WNBA analyst Zena Keita has faced social media backlash after incorrectly attributing a league record to Minnesota Lynx rookie Olivia Miles during an episode of The Athletic’s ‘No Offseason’ podcast.
During the discussion, Keita stated that Miles had set the all-time WNBA rookie assist record. However, the record is actually held by Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark, who recorded 337 assists during her rookie season. Miles has recorded 228 assists.
Keita addressed the controversy on social media, clarifying that she intended to reference a Minnesota Lynx franchise rookie record rather than the league-wide mark. The error drew criticism from fans and media commentators, including YouTuber Ben Daniel, who accused sections of WNBA media of bias and tribalism.
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Caitlin Clark · Minnesota Lynx · Olivia Miles · The Athletic · Zena Keita
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Zena Keita stated she intended to reference a Minnesota Lynx franchise rookie record rather than the WNBA-wide record. tmspn.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] YouTuber Ben Daniel criticized WNBA media as being 'a bunch of tribalists' following the statistical error. www.essentiallysports.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Caitlin Clark holds the WNBA single-season rookie assist record with 337 assists. tmspn.com · www.essentiallysports.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Olivia Miles has recorded 228 assists during her rookie season. tmspn.com · www.essentiallysports.com