Carter Gets Standing Ovation During Home Game
Hello everyone! Let's dive into the latest buzz in the WNBA, where Chennedy Carter has been at the center of a storm following a controversial play against Caitlin Clark.
Carter has faced significant backlash after delivering a hard hip-check to Clark during the third quarter of Saturday's game, causing Clark to hit the deck. Social media exploded with reactions, and the incident quickly made national headlines, sparking heated debates on television and online.
Initially, Carter was tight-lipped about the incident, refusing to answer questions about Clark, a former standout from Iowa. However, she eventually stated that she had no regrets about the play. The controversy didn't stop there. Her first game after the incident was back in Chicago, where she plays for the Sky alongside Angel Reese. Reese had her own troubles, being fined $1,000 for not speaking to the media after the Fever's narrow 71-70 victory over Chicago.
Chicago Sky fans gave Chennedy Carter an ovation as she checked into the game
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As Carter took the court, something remarkable happened. The Chicago Sky crowd greeted her with a standing ovation. "It felt good to know that SkyTown supports me," Carter said. "The fans got loud and that ultimately just got me going. It gave me confidence. As soon as I came in, they gave me confidence, so I started feeling it. I’m like, the crowd’s with you, your team is with you, let’s go." This show of support seemed to energize Carter, even though the Sky eventually fell to the New York Liberty with a score of 88-75.
Regarding the foul, which was upgraded to a flagrant, Carter remains unapologetic. She made it clear that she will continue to "compete and play hard 100%." "At the end of the day, it’s all love outside of basketball. When we’re in those four lines, it’s smoke. After, it’s all love," she told reporters. Despite this, Carter took to Threads over the weekend to criticize Clark, calling her "nothing but a three-point shooter."
Clark, for her part, seemed to take the incident in stride. "I wasn't expecting Carter to hit me," she admitted. "It is what it is. It’s a physical game. Go make the free throw and execute on offense, and I feel like that’s kind of what we did."
This incident has certainly added fuel to the fire in the already heated rookie seasons of Carter and Clark. With both players making headlines for their on-court actions and off-court comments, the WNBA is seeing an uptick in attention and drama. Fans are eagerly watching to see how these young stars will continue to develop and clash in the games to come.
So, folks, keep your eyes peeled because the rivalry between Chennedy Carter and Caitlin Clark is far from over. Whether it's the fierce competition on the court or the sharp words off it, there's no doubt these two are bringing a new level of excitement to the WNBA. Stay tuned for more thrilling updates from the world of women's basketball!