Caitlin Clark debate rages on with the WNBA on the clock to answer questions about physical play
Summary
The WNBA is facing questions about how it handles physical play, especially concerning star player Caitlin Clark. Some lawmakers have asked the league to address incidents where Clark has been hit hard during games, and the WNBA is under pressure to respond.Key Facts
- Caitlin Clark is a popular WNBA player who has increased interest and TV ratings for women’s basketball.
- Some believe she is not being protected enough against aggressive physical play during games.
- A group of 11 Republican lawmakers sent a letter to WNBA Commissioner Cathy Englebert requesting answers by July 24.
- The letter mentioned incidents where Clark was hit in the eye, hip-checked, and struck in the throat.
- In one game, Phoenix Mercury player Alyssa Thomas hit Clark’s throat with her fist; this was not called a foul during the game but later became a flagrant foul leading to a one-game suspension.
- Thomas has called the incident an accident and said she received death threats afterward, which Clark and her coach condemned.
- Lawmakers suggested that government agencies should investigate if there is discrimination or retaliation creating a hostile work environment in the WNBA.
- The Indiana Fever team said they were not aware of the lawmakers’ letter and have had no contact with the group.
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