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NFL Star: Caitlin Clark Needs to Respond
28 Jun
Summary
- Alyssa Thomas suspended for hitting Clark in the throat.
- Peterson urges Clark to respond with her play.
- Clark is currently sidelined with a back injury.
Former NFL star Patrick Peterson has advised Caitlin Clark to respond assertively on the court following an incident where she was struck by Phoenix Mercury player Alyssa Thomas. Thomas has since received a one-game suspension and a Flagrant Foul 2 penalty from the WNBA for her actions. The league office reviewed the play and determined Thomas recklessly made contact with Clark's throat area.
Peterson, speaking to Fox News Digital, believes Clark needs to retaliate through her play, stating, 'You got to prove it with your play.' He suggested that if Clark feels she is being targeted, she should aim to dominate her opponents. The Indiana Fever and Phoenix Mercury are scheduled to face each other again on July 9.
However, Caitlin Clark is currently sidelined due to a back injury, according to Fever coach Stephanie White. White indicated that Clark will miss an upcoming game and will use the break for treatment to return to the court. If cleared, the next game between the Fever and Mercury could draw significant viewership.
