Caitlin Clark, the star of the Women’s National Basketball Association, acknowledged she needed to improve her ability to maintain composure after Jason Whitlock called her a “fool for not controlling her emotions” during the Indiana Fever’s loss to the Minnesota Lynx.
Throughout the Friday night game, Clark and the refs got into a lot of arguments. At one point, Clark lingered on the floor to argue a rebound after believing she had been fouled, instead of going back to help defend.
Clark and the Fever lost 99–88, but not before Clark finished the game with 25 points.
Typically a supporter of Clark, Whitlock posted on X on Saturday and said, “Caitlin Clark made a fool of herself last night.” A ridiculous performance. The Fever lost composure and had a meltdown due to her lack of emotional control and her obsessive emphasis on arguing with and confronting the referees.
She’s established a poor reputation among the referees. No WNBA player is more prone to complaining and arguing with the referees than any other. She raised the ante last night. She acted like a spoilt 12-year-old.
This needs to be rectified and handled. It is not an isolated incident. It has existed the entire season. It’s becoming worse since it hasn’t been fixed. Before Clark matures, the Fever won’t realise their full potential.
The main thing preventing the Fever is her inability to manage her emotions. Aaliyah Boston has followed Clark’s whining route, and she leads the team. It must come to an end. The referees dislike the Fever, and with good reason.
Whitlock also posted a video of Clark on the ground with the description, “Embarrassing,” after she didn’t receive the call she had been hoping for.