Caitlin Clark has finally broken her silence on the punch to the throat by Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas. While speaking to the media, Clark stated that she believes it was a flagrant foul and that the league needs to do better in protecting its players.

Protecting Players

Clark expressed her frustration with the current state of player protection in the league, saying that the league has to do better. She also gave the officials some grace, stating that it’s one of the hardest jobs in the world.

Clark’s statement comes after a week of controversy surrounding the incident, with some claiming that the punishment for Thomas was too lenient. Clark made it clear that she feels supported by her organization and that she is focused on moving forward.

The incident has sparked a larger conversation about player safety and the role of the league in protecting its athletes. Clark’s statement is a call to action for the league to take a closer look at its policies and procedures for handling incidents like this.

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