Monica McNutt gets heartfelt message after viral Stephen A. Smith argument

One of the largest subplots of the Caitlin Clark narrative got some attention outside of the sports world this week.

ESPN basketball analyst Monica McNutt was a guest on "The Daily Show" on Monday, June 10, and talked to host Jon Stewart about the narrative surrounding Clark. In particular, McNutt talked about her little spat with Stephen A. Smith last week, during which she called out the "First Take" star for the show's lack of WNBA coverage over the last three years.

"It was a little bit of a challenge to a gentlemen that I admire in terms of what they've built," McNutt said. "Because if you haven't been here. I need three years ... Yes, it has absolutely been taken over the top this year. But this has been a snowballing effect to get to this moment. While Caitlin is fantastic, and I think she's going to have an incredible career in the WNBA, there are women that were worthy of coverage prior to her arrival, and I just will not be silenced when it comes to that."

While Smith defended himself on his podcast and on ESPN the next day, the two publicly said they were in good terms. She returned to "First Take" the next day to discuss the Clark issue.

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