A Republican lawmaker has criticized the WNBA’s treatment of Caitlin Clark after she was shoved by an opponent during a game. The incident occurred when the Phoenix Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas shoved her fist into Clark’s neck before stepping over her on the ground.
Lawmaker’s Response
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) called the WNBA’s handling of the situation ‘pathetic’ and said that Clark gets the ‘thug treatment’ in the league. Burchett also questioned why Clark was not included on a promotional poster for the WNBA’s 30th anniversary, despite her games resulting in record-breaking attendance and viewership.
The Mercury posted a social media message that seemed to mock the play on Clark, including a cartoon player lying on the floor with the caption, ‘DE-WANNA PIECE OF THIS?!?’ The post appeared to be a play on DeWanna Bonner’s name, a player for the Mercury.
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