Former Vikings captain Jack Brewer calls out Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve for 'trans kids belong' shirt
Key Points:
- Former Minnesota Vikings captain Jack Brewer criticized Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve for wearing a "trans kids belong" shirt during a WNBA game, calling it "sad" and expressing concern about men competing against women in sports.
- Brewer, a father with strong ties to Minnesota sports, described the promotion of gender-affirming care for children as "disgusting" and urged for psychiatric treatment instead, emphasizing his personal investment in protecting women's sports.
- The controversy extends beyond Reeve, with other WNBA coaches declining to support protecting women's sports, and Seattle Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton suspended for allegedly berating fans supporting Sophie Cunningham's stance on the issue.
- Brewer praised WNBA star Caitlin Clark as the league's key figure and criticized the WNBA for not fully supporting her due to ideological reasons, urging the league to recognize Clark's impact and make her the face of the sport.
- Brewer expressed strong support for Sophie Cunningham and Caitlin Clark, encouraging the WNBA and its fans to rally behind them in the ongoing cultural debate surrounding women's sports and transgender inclusion.