Indiana Fever rookie sensation has never been shy about showing emotion when she’s on the court. Unfortunately for her, however, that landed her in a little bit of trouble this week, much to the displeasure of WNBA fans.
During the third quarter of Sunday afternoon’s game against the Seattle Storm, Caitlin Clark was called for a technical foul after she slapped the padding underneath the basket in frustration after missing a three-point shot.
She was not exactly happy with the decision.
They gave Caitlin Clark a tech for this?? pic.twitter.com/MHtsNuDpAm
— WNBA Rookie Watch (@WNBARookieWatch) August 18, 2024
“I got a technical for basically being mad at myself because I missed a 3, and then I went and hit the backboard, and he told me it was disrespectful to the game of basketball,” Clark said postgame. “…It reminded me of the technical I got in college, where I said ‘damn it,’ where it’s like a personal frustration. Had nothing to do with my team, had nothing to do with the reffing, had nothing to do with the other team. It’s just because I’m a competitor.”
The call is pretty brutal news for Clark as it brings her season total to five technical fouls. If she gets seven, she will face a one-game suspension from the WNBA.
Needless to say, this whole situation sparked plenty of reactions and outrage from fans.
Never ever have I seen someone get a Tech. Because they were frustrated with themselves. Crazy!! The W has the absolute worse officials in sports! https://t.co/vxxYqR0kFh
— Brian Wilcox (@brian70394) August 18, 2024
Horrible call by the ref.
Refs are now hating on CC.
How you gonna T Caitlin up for this?
Unreal! https://t.co/heq93jzhiQ
— Ono (@0N0HC) August 18, 2024
I’ve said this for many years…the game obviously needs referees However they absolutely have too much control and for the most part zero accountability! It’s ridiculous https://t.co/rfaqgmhqlD
— Shawn Oneal (@popsoneal2323) August 19, 2024
Even the refs hate Caitlin Clark… this is absurd https://t.co/pgmLhqNDBq
— CryptoKing (@notgraduating) August 18, 2024
So stupid. Why we hate refs. https://t.co/0iBxUegd5F
— Dave Reese (@realdavereese) August 19, 2024
Let's suspend that official for a game. https://t.co/tXcMkRC2mX
— Andy Askey (@AJAskey) August 18, 2024
It's not like she punched a referee… https://t.co/OVRfwHELrQ
— Richard Rigg (@richierigg1) August 19, 2024
they not serious.. right? https://t.co/UYzv7glNfG
— baby van lith (@aubreygriffins) August 18, 2024
We’ll have to see if Clark can keep her emotions in check going forward.
[The Spun]
