Caitlin Clark's Former Fever Teammate Backs Alyssa Thomas
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Key Points:
- Alyssa Thomas was suspended for one game after the WNBA upgraded a missed call to a Flagrant Foul 2 for her putting her fist on Caitlin Clark’s throat during a Phoenix Mercury win over the Indiana Fever.
- Some players and analysts, including Clark’s former teammate Sydney Colson, argue that the suspension was unwarranted, citing that the contact was less severe than past physical plays not penalized as harshly.
- Phoenix Mercury coaches and players, along with figures like Chiney Ogwumike, defended Thomas, while WNBA legend Lisa Leslie supported Clark and emphasized protecting the star player.
- Sydney Colson, who played as Clark’s backup for the Indiana Fever last season before suffering a season-ending ACL injury, expressed her view on ESPN’s WNBA Countdown that the foul did not merit a Flagrant 2 call.
- The incident has divided fans and sparked debate about physicality in the league, with Thomas’ past interactions with players like Angel Reese and Candace Parker also being discussed.
