Source: BroBible
Summary
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert initially had no plans to suspend Alyssa Thomas for her hard foul on Caitlin Clark, but Adam Silver persuaded her to issue a one-game suspension. The decision has raised questions about Engelbert’s leadership abilities and whether she is fit to continue as commissioner. The incident has also highlighted the league’s struggles with officiating and protecting its players.
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Alyssa Thomas’s hard foul on Caitlin Clark sparks controversy. Adam Silver steps in, and suddenly, a suspension appears. The WNBA’s leadership is questioned, and Engelbert’s tenure as commissioner is put under scrutiny. The league’s ability to protect its players is also called into question. The incident is just another example of how the WNBA’s image is shaped by the NBA’s influence.
The habit gets a new name: ” WNBA’s lack of autonomy.”
