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Clark's Teammates Face Backlash Over Alleged Icing
10 Sep
Summary
- Teammates accused of excluding Caitlin Clark from plays.
- Fans direct hateful comments at veteran players online.
- Clark enjoys playing with talented Team USA options.
Recent discussions have centered on allegations that several of Caitlin Clark's Team USA teammates are "icing her out" of offensive plays. This social media narrative has gained traction, with some users sharing video clips that seem to depict Clark being excluded. The situation escalated as veteran players Jackie Young and Kahleah Copper received a barrage of hateful and racist comments on their social media posts.
Fan reactions have been divided, with some criticizing the alleged exclusion and others attributing the online abuse to Clark's fanbase. The WNBA has a history of condemning online harassment, having previously banned individuals for sending racist messages. Meanwhile, Clark herself commented on the team's depth, describing the experience of playing with numerous talented players as "fun" and challenging.
Clark noted the difficulty in choosing who to pass to due to the high skill level of her teammates. She highlighted the enjoyment of playing in transition with players she's both new to and familiar with from previous USA Basketball experiences. In a recent 105-64 win against Czechia, Clark contributed nine points and a team-high seven assists in 22 minutes off the bench.
