ESPN commentator apologizes for saying 'That's what makes America great' during awkward WNBA broadcast moment

Nick Wright reacts to the scuffle involving Caitlin Clark in the Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun game. He breaks down whether Clark’s rising stardom is making her a target on the court and what it means for her future in the WNBA.

An awkward on-air silence occurred during ESPN’s broadcast of the Indiana Fever-Las Vegas Aces game on Sunday after analyst Rebecca Lobo said, "That’s what makes America great."

Lobo’s comment was in reference to saying she disagreed with officials making a foul call in the final minute of the Aces’ 89-81 win over the Fever. 

"They disagree with you," play-by-play announcer Pam Ward said to her partner Lobo. 

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Rebecca Lobo speaks during an event celebrating Connecticut Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma’s all-time NCAA basketball wins record at the Harry A. Gampel Pavilion on Nov. 20, 2024 in Storrs, Connecticut. (Joe Buglewicz/Getty Images)

"They do, and I disagree with them," Lobo responded. "And that’s fine. That’s what makes America great, right Pam Ward?"

After asking that question, there was a long silence between the two before Lobo said, "I should rephrase that," to which Ward responded, "Yes."

Ward, then, suggested Lobo say "difference of opinion," which she agreed. She even said "sorry about that" before continuing to call the game. 

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The Caitlin Clark-led Fever were down for the second straight game, as the reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year struggled shooting from the three-point line yet again.

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