Alyssa Thomas received death threats over Caitlin Clark incident
WNBA player Alyssa Thomas has reportedly received death threats following an incident involving Caitlin Clark.
📍 Aftermath
Alyssa Thomas reported receiving death threats and racial abuse following an incident involving Caitlin Clark. Fever coach Stephanie White condemned the racist vitriol and hateful behavior as unacceptable.
Commissioner Cathy Engelbert responded to Thomas' criticism regarding the online threats.
Epilogue added 88d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Alyssa Thomas has been targeted with death threats stemming from a conflict with Caitlin Clark. The reports highlight a volatile reaction to the interaction between the two players.
Coverage from ESPN focuses on the nature of the threats directed at Thomas. Other reports from Yahoo Sports feature a former NFL player arguing that Clark is a distraction to the league, while Fox News reports on comments from Sophie Cunningham regarding league dynamics amid surging jersey sales.
Future developments may center on the league's response to the threats against Thomas and the ongoing discourse regarding Clark's impact on the WNBA.
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Alyssa Thomas received death threats over Caitlin Clark incident ESPN · 91d ago broke it first
The obvious questions
Who received death threats?
WNBA player Alyssa Thomas received the threats following an incident with Caitlin Clark.
What has been the reaction to Caitlin Clark's presence in the league?
While jersey sales are surging, a former NFL player stated that Clark is a bigger distraction than an additive to the WNBA.
Who else has commented on the league's current environment?
Sophie Cunningham has criticized what she described as scornful WNBA girls.
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