Adam Silver believes Caitlin Clark has become a ‘political football’ in WNBA

Source: New York Post

Adam Silver thinks the drama surrounding Caitlin Clark goes beyond just foul calls.   As debates regarding officiating and physical play in the WNBA continue on, Silver said Clark has become a “political football” for people’s agendas both in and outside the sport. “Ultimately, the issues around Caitlin Clark are not largely about officiating,” Silver said, “and that particular incident is not about whether a foul should have been called at the time in the game or whether that was ultimately a flagrant on review.