The hard foul against Caitlin Clark last weekend and the intense physical play she has encountered in the WNBA have sparked significant conversation in the basketball community. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has now shared his perspective on the matter.
Silver expressed confidence in Clark‘s resilience on the court and emphasized that the ongoing dialogue about women’s basketball is a substantial positive for the WNBA.
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Silver believes Clark is tough
During a press conference before Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks on Thursday, Silver addressed several issues, including the recent flagrant foul by the Chicago Sky’s Chennedy Carter on Clark.
“As a fan, obviously, it’s nothing new in basketball that there’s sort of welcome-to-the-league moments, especially for heralded rookies,” Silver said.
“But of course, I want to see Caitlin treated fairly and appropriately in the league. I would say, seems like she can take care of herself. She’s a tough player.”
The incident occurred during a game between the Fever and the Sky, where Clark and Carter were seen exchanging words throughout. The confrontation escalated when Carter body-checked Clark, the top overall draft pick, during an inbound pass in the third quarter.
