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Caitlin Clark defends Fever coach Stephanie White after boos
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Key Points:
- Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark publicly defended head coach Stephanie White after White was booed by fans amid controversy over White's comments on a hard foul against Sophie Cunningham by Chicago Sky's DiJonai Carrington.
- The boos came ahead of the Fever's 106-92 win over the New York Liberty, following White's remarks that the foul was not intentional and that officials made the right call, which some fans and Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith criticized as insufficient.
- White clarified she had not seen a replay of the foul before commenting and emphasized her commitment to player safety and strong relationships with players, addressing online backlash as a distortion of her character.
- Cunningham and Clark both expressed support for White, noting the team's unity and resilience despite external criticism, with Cunningham highlighting the positive locker room environment and mutual respect between players and coach.
- Clark empathized with White's emotional challenges under scrutiny, calling for greater support and unity rather than division among fans and the broader community.
