Indiana Fever head coach defends Caitlin Clark over ‘unacceptable’ WNBA foul incident

Indiana Fever head coach Christie Sides defends Caitlin Clark and criticizes the WNBA for “unacceptable” fouls following a game against the Chicago Sky in which a foul on Clark caused controversy.

In numbers

• Caitlin Clark finished the game with 11 points, eight rebounds, six assists and one steal.
• In her first ten career games, Clark was one of two players in WNBA history to score over 150 points, over 50 rebounds and over 50 assists.

Yes but

Chennedy Carter, the player involved in the controversial foul, declined to comment on the incident after the game and stressed that she had not responded to questions related to Caitlin Clark.

Game Status

• Christie Sides has publicly criticized the WNBA for its handling of physical play, citing the Caitlin Clark incident in particular.
• Caitlin Clark appeared professional in an interview during the game when she addressed the foul and emphasized that it is necessary to overcome such challenges in basketball at a high level.

What’s next

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever will face the New York Liberty in a prime-time game on NBA television on Sunday at 6 p.m.

Bottom line

Christie Sides’ vocal stance against the WNBA’s tolerance of physical play, particularly the foul on Caitlin Clark, sheds light on the ongoing problem of player safety and fair competition in the league.