Mercury coach says Alyssa Thomas incident with Caitlin Clark wasn’t a ‘cheap shot’
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Key Points:
- Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas has been suspended for one game by the WNBA following an incident where she made contact with Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark during a recent game.
- Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts defended Thomas, criticizing the WNBA's investigation process and disputing claims that Thomas's actions were cheap shots, while also responding to Fever coach Stephanie White's characterization of the incident.
- Tibbetts expressed disappointment that neither Thomas nor team representatives were consulted during the league's investigation and questioned whether Clark would face suspension if roles were reversed, emphasizing the need for consistent disciplinary standards.
- Both Tibbetts and White, who coached Thomas previously, are expected to be on Team USA's coaching staff for the upcoming World Cup, where Thomas and Clark could also potentially play.
- The Mercury, currently with a 6-13 record, will face the Fever again on July 9 in their final regular season meeting.
