Dan Dakich blasts WNBA, Fever organization after latest Caitlin Clark controversy: ‘Joke of a league’
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Key Points:
- Dan Dakich criticized the WNBA, its officials, and Commissioner Cathy Engelbert for their handling of physical play against Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark, calling the league's response "complete bulls---."
- During a recent game, Clark was punched in the throat by Alyssa Thomas without an immediate foul call; Thomas was later suspended for the incident.
- Dakich accused the league of having unqualified officials influenced by DEI policies and expressed frustration over the lack of support from Fever leadership and the WNBA commissioner.
- He urged the Fever's leadership to encourage players to defend Clark aggressively in future incidents, suggesting a bench-clearing brawl if necessary.
- Clark is currently sidelined due to injury and will miss the Fever’s upcoming game; she has been a key player this season with strong averages in points, assists, and rebounds.
