Brittney Griner denies, but doesn’t remember, making racial comment to Caitlin Clark

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Brittney Griner doesn’t remember exactly what she said to Caitlin Clark after a game last month — but she has denied unequivocally that it was a racial slur.

The Atlanta Dream star fouled out in the May 22 game against the Indiana Fever.

Like many athletes before her, Clark may have caused the contact that forced Griner out of the game, which Indiana eventually won 81-76.

The Atlanta centre was seen grumbling on the bench and many aspiring lip readers believe that she uttered the words “f***ing white girl” at Clark.

However, Griner has denied it, telling Outkick, “I remember fouling out, being mad,” but she was unable to recall exactly what she said.

“I really can’t remember what I said, honestly.”

When pressed if it was possible that she said “f***ing white girl,” Griner insisted, “I know it wasn’t that because I wouldn’t use that type of language.”

The reporter offered to watch the video to jog her memory but Griner said it wouldn’t help to determine what she actually said.

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It was a rough game for Griner, who scored just five points and snagged seven rebounds in the loss.

She was caught on camera appearing to call Clark “trash,” then saying three words social media has been debating since the game.

While the aforementioned insult in Clark’s direction appears to be what many believe, others insisted that Griner’s comments were actually “f***ing wack call” after she fouled out.

Women’s sports advocate Riley Gaines shared video of Griner’s bench rant, alleging the more racially charged insult.

“Brittney Griner appeared to call Caitlin Clark ‘trash’ and a ‘f***ing white girl’ after fouling out last night,” Gaines wrote on X.

Clark injured her quad in a game against the Liberty on May 24, and was out for five games before returning over the weekend.

The WNBA superstar was back on the active roster and didn’t miss a beat, scoring 32 points, grabbing eight rebounds and adding nine assists in the 102-88 routing of New York.

LeBron James was one of the many fans who relished Clark’s return.

The CC EFFECT!!,” he wrote on X. “WELCOME BACK! You were missed!”