Clark 'a political football' says NBA chief Silver
NBA commissioner Adam Silver believes the debate around the treatment of Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark is "not largely about officiating".
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"I think it's incredibly unfair to her."
— Adam Silver , Executive
"the officiating of games involving Clark in the WNBA as 'egregious' and 'utterly disrespectful'"
— Stephanie White , Athlete
"the harassment, the hate surrounding debate, adding: 'None of that is OK.'"
— Caitlin Clark , Athlete
Key People
Adam Silver is the Commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Alyssa Thomas is a forward for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA.
Caitlin Clark is a WNBA star and former collegiate basketball player known for her scoring prowess.
Cathy Engelbert is the commissioner of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA).
Stephanie White is the head coach of the Indiana Fever in the Women's National Basketball Association.
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NBA commissioner Adam Silver believes the debate around the treatment of Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark is "not largely about officiating".
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