WNBA legend slams outrage over treatment of Caitlin Clark after Angel Reese controversy: ‘We can’t make it seem like she was assaulted’

Though the Chicago Sky rookie caused a stir, Angel Reese’s contentious foul on Caitlin Clark over the weekend was merely “a basketball play.”

Sheryl Swoopes, the legendary WNBA player, has expressed her disapproval of the ire over Clark’s handling of the court and has charged that supporters and pundits are’making it appear like she was assaulted every time’.

Reese was flagrantly fouled during Sunday’s Chicago loss to Indiana after failing to block a shot and instead hitting Clark in the head, sending her to the ground.

Following the controversy from the Sky vs. Fever game last month, in which Reese seemed to applaud teammate Chennedy Carter for pushing Clark to the ground, the most recent infraction on Indiana’s

The top draft pick has caused controversy once more.

However, four-time WNBA champion Swoopes feels that Clark’s treatment on the court isn’t worth the outrage.Regarding Reese’s foul on Clark during an appearance on Gil’s Arena, Swoopes—the first woman to be signed to the WNBA—said, “It’s the clip they wanna post because they’re gonna get all these likes and reposts… but that’s a basketball play.”

“Of certainly, it should be escalated to a flagrant 1 because she struck her in the head. After reviewing it, the refs enhanced it.

Can we continue to play basketball, though? The problem I have with Caitlin’s fouls is that we can’t make it look like an attack. A part of basketball is fouling.

Reese and Clark have

Once again, the first overall pick has sparked debate.

But four-time WNBA champion Swoopes believes the outcry isn’t justified by Clark’s on-court behavior.As for Reese’s foul on Clark during an appearance on Gil’s Arena, the first woman signed to the WNBA, Swoopes, commented, “It’s the clip they wanna post because they’re gonna get all these likes and reposts… but that’s a basketball play.”

“Since she hit her in the head, it should undoubtedly be upgraded to a flagrant 1. The referees improved it after evaluating it.

But can we just keep playing hoops? I find it difficult to justify Caitlin’s fouls because they don’t appear to be an assault. Fouls are a part of basketball.

Reese and Clark have contributed their enduring

college rivalry to the major levels, where the latter is renowned for making fun of her opponent by executing her signature celebration during the 2023 NCAA championship game.

With Sunday’s drama stoking the flames, they are now fighting and creating headlines in the WNBA once more.

Despite the foul being considered severe, Reese was not sent off the court since her swinging arm was a legitimate basketball action.

After the game, the Sky player remarked, “I think we were playing really hard.” “I believe we made a lot of strong moves and received very few calls.”

‘And watching at the movie again, I’ve seen a lot of calls that

Clark conceded that it was “just part of basketball” and refused to place the blame on Reese.

I’m thinking that I need to make these two free throws. That’s all I have on my mind,’ Clark remarked.

It’s merely a feature of basketball. That’s just the way things are. She’s attempting to get the block and make a move with the ball. Yes, that does occur.

Opinion on the incident has been split in recent days, with Dave Portnoy spearheading the social media criticism of Reese.

After the game, Portnoy claimed that “Caitlin Clark takes the high road, and all Angel Reese does is take shots at her.” “Angel Reese, please shut up; that is blatant.” I won’t give you your cake.

She only ever complains and whines. She is the primary character.