Caitlin Clark Cheap Shots Have Gone Too Far | #CaitlinClark #WNBA #basketball #Indiana #Fever

Two days after the Chicago Sky's controversial 71-70 loss to the Indiana Fever, the team has finally addressed the most talked-about play from that game: Chennedy Carter's upgraded flagrant foul on rookie Caitlin Clark. Head coach Teresa Weatherspoon released a statement saying she discussed the incident with Carter and that while the physical play was an effort to win, Carter's actions were inappropriate and not representative of the team's values. Weatherspoon stated that Carter understands there are better ways to handle such situations, and the team will learn and grow from this experience.

During the game, Carter shoved Clark to the ground without the ball in play, resulting in a personal foul that was later upgraded to a flagrant-1 by the WNBA. Neither Carter nor Angel Reese, who skipped post-game interviews, commented on the incident immediately after the game. As a result, Reese was fined $1,000 for violating the WNBA's media policy, while the Sky organization received a $5,000 fine.

On Monday, both Carter and Reese addressed the media together. Carter expressed no regrets about her actions, while Reese stated her willingness to play the role of a villain if necessary. Despite the negative attention surrounding the incident, Carter claimed to have no complaints. The Sky's next game is against the New York Liberty on Tuesday night.

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[ronron]

Those players r Unprofessional. Shameful

[johnwriter]

After the Carter incident last week, most of the basketball world has been completely fed up. Then I listened to Caitlin answering a media question yesterday about whether she ever received an apology. Essentially her answer was; no I don't need one. Basketball is an emotional game. Sometimes you get a little carried away. I've done it myself at times. And, did you see what a great game Carter had yesterday?.. What a class act.

[paulbrideau]

She should take a month off and see what happens to the league

[ciscosicam]

That’s why WNBA cannot have nice things.

[malikiezomanu]

Exactly… They are going to injure her to where she can’t play anymore and they will go back to a couple hundred people in the stands and bussing from game to game. If you want to show that she’s not what you think she is, beat her in the game. You can’t do it…

[tommccallan]

Reverse the roles of black players getting cheap shotted you hear hell on the news for ever and ever

[joelhoulette]

Where are her teamates. The fever needs an enforcer to retaliate against a cheap shot.

[Stephen-febq]

You can end a career with a cheap shot! F**k that! 🤬

[Saxxin]

They would never treat a black woman like that. In fact people would lose jobs if they did.

[andywagner]

I'm going to let her borrow my brass knuckles😅

[tnt]

WNBA aka Women Not Being Adults!
I’m starting a trend with this one!

[russhumphrey]

Remember Coach John Wooden’s assessment on women’s basketball brand? That’s what our children deserve, not this current brand managed by corrupt referees and managers!😀

[mattmitchell]

Every rookie with hype behind them gets a tough hand the first couple years. I wonder how many times they hear "this aint college ball rookie"

Look what the pistons did to jordan.
The great ones see where improvement is needed, and make it happen. I think she will be fine, but she needs to earn the other players respect first, both on her team and in the league. That will take time and perseverance

[davmarren]

Nobody wants to watch a bunch of petty jealous layup missing thugs run up and down the court!

[BillCaddell-mp]

I'm tired of the refs not doing anything, can you imagine if Clark was black and it was white players were doing all the cheap shots.????

[calebsulzberger]

It's assault.

The thugs need to be thankful professional sports exist.

Any other person would go to jail and get charges for that

[AChef-n-BBQ]

Wow, a sports commentator that actually speaks the truth rather than pandering to the hoodrats👍🏼

[anthonysales]

This is what MJ faced after his 3rd year.

[aprildawnfranklin]

Stop, Caitlin trash talks like Larry Bird 😂 she can handle her damn self ❤

[DonnaWillis-sfdk]

Jealous of her and trying to hurt her.