Chennedy Carter under fire for knocking Caitlin Clark to the ground during WNBA game

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS: In a dramatic turn of events during Saturday's, June 1, WNBA game between the Indiana Fever and the Chicago Sky, Caitlin Clark was bodychecked to the ground by Chennedy Carter near the end of the third quarter, as reported by The Daily Mail.

The incident, which occurred with just 15 seconds left on the clock, saw Carter inexplicably use her bodyweight to hit Clark, knocking her down as she awaited an inbound pass. Despite the aggressive nature of the foul, Carter escaped with just a personal foul.

Caitlin Clark taken down by Chennedy Carter in WNBA game

 

Television replays appeared to show Carter yelling "You b***h" at Clark before shoving her. The incident left many viewers and analysts shocked, as it was not immediately clear what, if anything, Clark had done to provoke such a reaction. The Fever star was visibly not anticipating any impact, making the hit even more surprising.

Clark, who maintained her composure, addressed the situation in an interview with ESPN immediately after the game, stating, "That's just not a basketball play but I've got to play through it, that's what basketball is about at this level."

Carter, however, refused to explain her actions during the post-game press conference. When questioned about the incident, she responded, "I ain't answering no Caitlin Clark questions. I don't know what she said. I didn't say anything."

The incident quickly provoked reactions on social media, with many expressing their shock and disapproval of Carter's actions.

USWNT soccer legend Carli Lloyd was among those who condemned Carter, labeling her behavior as "jealousy at its finest."

Responding to Taylor Twellman, another former USA soccer player, who had shared the video with the caption, "Why?! I don't get it', Lloyd wrote: "What you call living rent free. Jealousy at its finest."

Clark, the No. 1 pick in this year's WNBA Draft, said players were repeatedly getting away with fouls against her. Although Clark's wider claims have been debated, Carter did seem to have escaped more severe punishment.

According to Clark, who scored 30 points in a loss to the Los Angeles Sparks midweek, "I think everybody is physical with me."

"They get away with things that, probably, other people don't get away with. It's tough."

In Saturday's game, Clark faced her former college rival Angel Reese, who was taken by Chicago as the seventh pick in the WNBA Draft.

Internet reacts after Caitlin Clark bodychecked by Chennedy Carter during Fever vs Sky Game

The basketball community and fans were abuzz with reactions following the controversial incident in which Caitlin Clark was bodychecked by Chennedy Carter during the Fever vs Sky game. Carter's aggressive play, which resulted in just a personal foul, sparked widespread debate and commentary on social media.

One user wrote, "I think some of the WNBA players might be a little jealous of Kaitlyn Clark, what does everybody else think?" while another user wrote, "Never heard of Chennedy Carter prior to this cheap shot. She should thank Caitlin for the spotlight."

Another user wrote, "If it wasn’t for Clark, no one would be asking her a question. That’s the ironic part."

"Until this play, no one knew who Carter was." a user said.

"The jealousy they have towards Caitlin is so embarrassing," another user wrote.

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