{
  "id": 12327545,
  "title": "‘Stupid’ – Linda Cohn sounds off on impatient Caitlin Clark critics with a Michael Jordan reminder",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/stupid-linda-cohn-sounds-off-on-impatient-caitlin-clark-critics-with",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T07:20:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/stupid-linda-cohn-sounds-off-072059830.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Caitlin Clark's disappointing playoff exit from the WNBA has sparked criticism, with NBC News drawing comparisons to Michael Jordan. However, WNBA analyst Linda Cohn has spoken out against this comparison, labeling it \"stupid.\" Cohn argues that Clark, who is only 24 years old, has only been in the league for a short time and has already played a significant number of games. She points out that Michael Jordan took over 500 games to win his first championship, suggesting that Clark should not be held to the same standard. Cohn emphasizes that it is premature to question her greatness at such an early stage in her career and urges others to lay off.",
  "summary": "Caitlin Clark’s lack of playoff success was questioned after the Indiana Fever’s playoff exit, and WNBA analyst Linda Cohn has used Michael Jordan to explain why that is uncalled for. Caitlin Clark’s third season in the WNBA is done.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "How many points did Caitlin Clark score tonight in Indiana Fever vs Las Vegas Aces",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/how-many-points-did-caitlin-clark-score-tonight-in-indiana-fever-vs",
        "published": "2026-10-02T03:41:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "SB Nation",
        "title": "Fever eliminated by Aces as Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell falter",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/fever-eliminated-by-aces-as-caitlin-clark-kelsey-mitchell-falter-11369000",
        "published": "2026-10-02T05:34:01.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}