NBA Commissioner Adam Silver recently addressed the safety of WNBA players, specifically Caitlin Clark, at a CNBC Sports Summit in New York. Silver stated that Clark has become a ‘political football’ in the country, and it’s unfair to her. He suggested that the controversy surrounding Clark is more about politics than the actual events on the court.
Clark’s Treatment and League Response
Clark’s supporters have expressed concern over the repeated hard fouls and physical confrontations she has faced this season. However, Silver shifted the focus away from these incidents and instead emphasized the need to improve WNBA officiating. He also mentioned that he consulted with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert before a suspension was handed down to a player involved in a controversial incident.
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