Every part revolving round Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark appears to be considerably polarizing proper now.
Whether or not somebody loves or hates her, Clark has been on the heart of WNBA discourse this yr greater than ever, although it seems like her reputation amongst referees is hitting an all-time low.
That was on full show once more on Wednesday’s blowout win over the Connecticut Solar, as Clark was referred to as for her seventh technical foul of the season.
When requested about it, Clark claimed she acquired the whistle for utilizing a single phrase: “Scoreboard.”
Caitlin Clark will get T’d up for yelling one phrase
“She stated she was locking me up, so I stated, ‘Scoreboard,’ and the ref did not like that,” Clark stated, per ESPN.
In fact, maybe Clark should not have been within the recreation late within the third quarter when her group was up by greater than 20, however that is neither right here nor there.
She completed the sport with 27 factors and 11 assists, however it got here at a steep value, as she’s now only one technical foul away from a one-game suspension.
Even so, she’s simply not going to alter who she is or how she handles herself on the courtroom.
“I am by no means going to again down,” Clark stated. “I feel simply proceed to attempt to management your feelings one of the best you may. That depth and that fireplace is what makes me me, but additionally realizing my group wants me and discovering steadiness of that. However I do not suppose I will be enjoying with that behind my head.”
The discourse round Clark has not often revolved round basketball currently, and that is by no means the place you need consideration to go.
Whether or not she’s guilty for the way some round and outdoors of the league understand her is a debate for an additional day, however she has to consider her group and the way her absence will have an effect on them.
