This is a slippery slope," said Tibbetts.
Mercury guard Lexi Held also reinforced team support for Thomas, stating that the public accusations mischaracterized her teammate's true identity.
"React to situations like this with consistency. Let's not base it on generational talent, fanbase involvement, All-Star-level players or role players.
Let's not base it on veterans or young players, or White players or Black players, or international players.
If this is the standard, make this the standard, even if the roles were reversed," stated Tibbetts.
The Phoenix lineup remains unified behind Thomas as they prepare for upcoming regular-season matchups.
"Kind of like (Copper) said, we don't think it was handled the best way," said Held.
The regular-season series between the two teams remains deadlocked at one win apiece.
"There's a lot of narratives going around that are false and untrue. It's not who she is or how she is," stated Held.
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The Phoenix Mercury will face the Indiana Fever on July 9 for their third and final regular-season matchup of the year.
