I've said plenty I'm not a fan of some of her on-court stuff. I saw the thing from yesterday with her dad, which I thought was kind of funny. Dad seems pretty cool. That said I don't think the on-court stuff rises to the level of villainizing her or attacking her character. And it doesn't seem like the rest of the country does either.
You know who acts basically exactly the same way on the court as CC? Angel Reese. Although, from watching Reese the last several games... I'd say CC is a little worse honestly.
But CC is a 'fierce competitor', and Reese is a 'thug'. Wonder why that is?
Is CC a role model for young girls off the court? I think she probably is. She seems great off the court. Is she a role model on the court... absolutely not. I would not want my daughter acting like on the court... and her Dad rightly doesn't either.
The media and fans have tried to portray her as something she isn't all year long... but it's finally gotten to the point they can't ignore it any longer.