Source: BroBible
Summary
Caitlin Clark, star guard for the Indiana Fever, criticized the Dallas Wings for flopping during their recent game, despite being known for flopping herself. Clark committed three offensive fouls, including one where she extended her arms and another where she put her shoulder into a defender, causing them to dramatically tumble. Clark has been accused of flopping since her college days and has been vocal about inconsistent officiating in the WNBA.
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The habit gets a new name.
Caitlin Clark calls out flopping, but she’s been doing it herself. The star guard’s aggressive playstyle often leads to flopping, which she’s been criticized for since college. Clark’s frustration with officiating is nothing new, and her complaints about flopping seem hypocritical given her own history. The WNBA’s inconsistent officiating is a real issue, but Clark might need to look in the mirror to address the problem. Clark’s flopping is just part of her game, and it’s not going away anytime soon.
Flopping is just a fancy word for “part of the game”.
Author: Evan Null
