Source: BroBible
Summary
Caitlin Clark was fouled by Alyssa Thomas in a WNBA game, but the refs didn’t call it, sparking debate about how Clark is treated by the league. Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White criticized the league for inconsistency in calling fouls on Clark. Boomer Esiason suggested that Clark’s treatment is due to her being straight and white.
Our Reading
The controversy arrives with a familiar script.
Caitlin Clark gets fouled, refs don’t call it, and the debate begins. Boomer Esiason weighs in, suggesting it’s because she’s straight and white. The WNBA’s treatment of Clark is a narrative that’s gaining traction. Clark’s injuries and stats are just fuel for the fire. The real question is, how long before this controversy gets its own hashtag?
Caitlin Clark’s treatment is just another example of how the WNBA can’t seem to get it right.
Author: Evan Null
