Suspended Alyssa Thomas receives support from teammate & coach after cheap shot on Caitlin Clark

Key Points:

• Phoenix Mercury star Alyssa Thomas was suspended by the WNBA for "recklessly making contact with her fist to the throat area" of Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark during a game.
• Thomas' teammate and Mercury Associate Head Coach Kristi Toliver publicly defended her on social media, with Toliver quoting Michelle Obama’s "When they go low, we go high" to support Thomas despite the violent nature of the incident.
• Dallas Wings forward DiJonai Carrington, a former teammate of Thomas, also defended her online and questioned the fairness of the suspension compared to other fouls in the league, though critics argue the suspension was justified after league review.
• The controversy highlights ongoing tensions in the WNBA, with accusations of player misconduct, defensive posturing by teammates and coaches, and debates over the league's disciplinary measures.
• The incident and reactions have sparked broader criticism of the WNBA culture, with some commentators accusing the league and its players of undermining their own success while targeting star players like Caitlin Clark.