Tennis legend Martina Navratilova known as out WNBA players on Saturday over their remedy of Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark, which was on full show in opposition to the Chicago Sky.
Clark was on the receiving finish of a tough foul from Sky guard Chennedy Carter and a tough field out in opposition to fellow rookie Angel Reese – each gamers noticed the sharpshooter hit the deck.
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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark works to regain management of the ball in opposition to Chicago Sky guard Dana Evans, Saturday, June 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Picture/Doug McSchooler)
The Carter play was the one which garnered probably the most consideration on social media. Carter additionally appeared to name Clark a “b—-” earlier than leveling her with a hip-check.
“The gamers within the WNBA want to understand that (Caitlin) Clark helps all of them, now and in the long term. (Caitlin) is the tide that may elevate all boats!” Navratilova wrote on X.
Navratilova additional defined she believed Clark’s impression on the WNBA sport can have a better monetary impact on the league. When challenged about Clark’s personal trash speaking throughout the sport, the previous tennis famous person maintained she was solely calling out the “soiled play.”
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Martina Navratilova speaks at a press convention previous to the Laureus World Sports activities Awards on the Palacio de Cibeles on April 21, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. (Angel Martinez/Getty Photographs for Laureus)
“I by no means mentioned she was a saint,” Navratilova added. “I used to be calling out a unclean play, which was additionally silly. If you wish to go after somebody, do it from the entrance. That’s all. Higher but – block their photographs and win the sport – that’s the most effective revenge.”
Carter completed with 19 factors in the 71-70 loss. She performed half-hour off the bench. She wouldn’t reply any questions on Clark within the postgame press convention.
“I wasn’t anticipating that, but it surely’s simply, ‘Reply, settle down and let your play do the speaking.’ It’s what it’s,” Clark mentioned of the Carter incident, through the Indy Star.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark seems to go as Chicago Sky guard Marina Mabrey defends, Saturday, June 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Picture/Doug McSchooler)
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The Fever are again in motion on Sunday evening in opposition to the New York Liberty.
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