‘Unequivocally false’: WNBA players push back on Fever GM’s defense of fans’ behavior
Summary
Indiana Fever’s general manager said their fans have not behaved worse than typical sports fans and no one was removed this season for breaking rules. However, current and former Fever players disagreed, saying some fans have acted badly and it is hard to play under those conditions. The Fever lost their playoff series to the Las Vegas Aces.Key Facts
- Indiana Fever GM Amber Cox defended the team’s fans against criticism about bad behavior.
- Cox said no Fever fan was removed for violating conduct rules this season.
- A’ja Wilson of the Aces confronted a Fever fan during a playoff game, but the fan was allowed to stay.
- Former Fever player Brianna Turner said complaints about the Fever fanbase’s behavior are true.
- Current Fever player Kelsey Mitchell described dealing with negative fan interactions as very difficult.
- Mitchell highlighted that being on the same team as star player Caitlin Clark attracts extra criticism.
- The Fever lost their playoff series to the Las Vegas Aces, 2-1.
- Mitchell is a free agent and considering her future in the league.
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