Alyssa Thomas Calls out WNBA, Reveals Death Threats for Caitlin Clark Play
Summary
Alyssa Thomas of the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury was suspended for making contact with Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark during a game. Thomas revealed she and her family have received death threats and racial slurs after the incident, and she called on the WNBA to better protect its players from such abuse.Key Facts
- Thomas was suspended for one game for hitting Clark’s throat area during a match on June 24.
- The contact happened as Clark stumbled to the floor and Thomas went for the ball; no foul was called during the game.
- Thomas said she and her teammates have been targeted with death threats, racial slurs, and their personal information leaked.
- She criticized the WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert for not speaking out about the threats against players.
- Thomas served her suspension during a game against the Toronto Tempo on June 27.
- Clark left the June 24 game due to a back issue and missed the next game, but her injury details are not fully disclosed.
- Thomas stated this situation will not change how physically she plays basketball.
- Fever head coach Stephanie White confirmed Clark did not practice on June 30 but gave no new injury updates.
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