Caitlin Clark condemns online harassment after Alyssa Thomas reveals threats: ‘None of that is OK’
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark condemned all forms of online hatred following Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas revealing she received death threats after a physical on-court incident involving Clark.
- Clark supported the WNBA's decision to penalize Thomas with a flagrant foul 2, a fine, and suspension, while calling for better officiating to protect players on the court.
- Clark emphasized the importance of respect for all players and denounced the use of hateful comments to push divisive agendas, highlighting the negative impact such behavior has on players and the league.
- Clark will miss her second consecutive game due to a back injury but aims to return during the Fever’s upcoming back-to-back games against the Los Angeles Sparks and Phoenix Mercury.
- Despite injury setbacks, Clark was named a WNBA All-Star starter for the third consecutive year and was honored as the Eastern Conference Player of the Month for June.
