Caitlin Clark foul (photos via @TWDTV1 X)
Caitlin Clark has gained a reputation for playing extremely hard, no matter the situation. That means every now and then, there will be a foul with a bit more contact than usual.
That’s exactly what happened in this play between Clark and Phoenix Mercury veteran Kahleah Copper when they collided with each other in the paint as Copper was going for a layup.
Immediately after, Copper turns around and starts chirping at Clark. Although the exact words can’t be translated, it was enough for Clark to respond with, “It’s just a foul.”
Of course, as with everything surrounding Caitlin Clark and the WNBA, many online had very strong opinions about the situation.
“Am i tripping or is this literally just a normal smart foul? Lol. You are taught if you are going to foul make sure they have 0 chance to make it,” said one commenter.
“I mean if you are going to foul to prevent the layup you have to make sure they don’t get a real chance at a basket. Clean foul, maybe a slight overreaction from Copper here but not a big deal,” said another about Clark.
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“Every basketball player is taught in 5th grade don’t let up an easy layup/ensure they don’t make it. Copper knows this. Every player knows this (and expects it). The after the foul act is all for show,” added a third.
This whole reaction is probably chalked up to many veterans still not respecting Clark.
WNBA Veterans Continue To Disrespect Caitlin Clark
It’s not as if this is the first time veterans have shown their dislike for Clark.
“There’s levels to this thing. And that’s just life, we all went through it,” Diana Taurasi told Scott Van Pelt in April. “You see it on the NBA side, and you’re going to see it on this side. You look superhuman playing against 18-year-olds, but you’re going to come with some grown women that have been playing professional basketball for a long time.”
Of course, when such a young talent comes into the game with so much attention, there’s likely to be some animosity.
VIDEO: Caitlin Clark Had The Most Priceless 3-Word Reaction To Seeing Aaron Judge In Person For The First Time
Caitlin Clark and Aaron Judge (Photos via Getty Images)
Even though Caitlin Clark is extremely popular herself, she doesn’t stop from getting star-struck by other athletes.
That is exactly what happened when she attended a Yankees game in person and witnessed Aaron Judge for the first time.
When she joined the Yankees YES broadcast team during New York’s match against the Texas Rangers, she said that Judge was “pretty swole,” which got everyone laughing.
“He’s way bigger than even people think,” she continued. “You know he’s big, but then when you get next to him, it’s like, of my gosh, he could probably play football or just about any sport he wants to. Probably pretty good at basketball, too.”
Of course, at 6’7″ and 282 pounds, she’s certainly not wrong.
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People online also had some fun joining in on the conversation.
“Oh boy.. not sure if judge is single..but if he is.. power couple alert,” one said
“Yankees broadcast getting carried,” said another.
“Both the goats of their sports,” a third commented.
It’s always fun seeing two athletes at the top of their sports share a moment, especially when they deliver funny moments like this.
Caitlin Clark Continues Path To WNBA Rookie Of The Year
There seems to be a two-woman Rookie of the Year race between Clark and Angel Reese.
The two college rivals are competing again for a high honor, but Clark appears to have a slight edge.
Clark is currently averaging more points, assists, steals, and blocks per game. She also has a better field goal, three-point, and free-throw percentage.
However, what is extremely impressive about Reese’s season is that she is averaging a double-double through 24 career games. Certainly, this is one aspect that can’t be ignored when the argument between the two comes up.
