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"What people are trying to make a larger issue [about] is not [whether] that was a flagrant foul or not," said Adam Silver, NBA Commissioner.
The commissioner reiterated that the scrutiny over a single foul has been blown out of proportion, though he acknowledged room for league-wide improvement.
"I don't even think it's fair to her that this has become a separate storyline about one foul," said Adam Silver, NBA Commissioner.
"Do we need to improve WNBA officiating? No doubt about it," said Adam Silver, NBA Commissioner.
Thomas previously stated the play was accidental, but noted she received death threats and racial slurs afterward.
Clark had also previously addressed the broader online discourse surrounding the league's competitive tension.
"None of that is OK," said Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever Guard.
Clark clarified that her stance against hostile rhetoric applies equally across the league's entire community.
"That goes for the opposing teams we play, that goes for my teammates, that goes for my coaches," said Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever Guard.
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Fever coach Stephanie White also condemned the tone of the public discussion, noting a visible rise in toxicity, racism, and homophobia directed at players online.