Caitlin Clark Calls Alyssa Thomas Hit a Flagrant Foul, Says 24-Year-Old Needs Better Protection
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 3
Caitlin Clark Calls Alyssa Thomas Hit a Flagrant Foul, Says 24-Year-Old Needs Better Protection
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 3
Summary
Caitlin Clark said Friday that Alyssa Thomas’ punch to her throat was “a flagrant foul” and “not up for debate,” breaking more than a week of silence on the incident.
The Indiana Fever star said officiating “needs to be better” and that the WNBA “has to do better protecting our players,” while also acknowledging refereeing is one of the hardest jobs in sports.
Clark also condemned the fallout around the play, saying harassment and hate directed at anyone are unacceptable and that the week-long controversy has become a disservice to her team, opponents and other WNBA players.
The 24-year-old said she feels supported by the Fever organization, pushed back on media narratives portraying her season as joyless, and urged the league conversation to return to “smiling and positivity.”
Clark added she will remain sidelined for Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Aces, keeping the focus on both her absence and the league’s handling of player safety.