She Pushed Caitlin Clark In The Back & Instantly Regretted It | HO

Kennedy Carter is back in the WNBA news again, and just like last time, not for the right reasons. Once again, she tried her intimidating tactics, which include rough play on her opponents to gain competitive leverage and maybe even strike fear in the opposing players’ defense. She wasn’t taking the fact that she got beat on defense well. In these situations, sometimes you can accidentally hit the opponent when going for the block, but this did not look accidental at all. It shows that sometimes she does whatever is needed to stop the player she’s guarding from scoring and doesn’t mind getting her hands dirty.

A couple of weeks before this incident, Kennedy Carter, now with 12 points off the bench, hit fan-favorite Fever rookie Caitlyn Clark in an absolutely unnecessary fashion. The ball had already fallen through the net, and it had not yet been inbounded. This play sparked a big outrage in the WNBA world. There was no need for it against a player who never plays dirty, always keeps her hands to herself, and is just trying to enjoy the game and help her team win. Perhaps it’s jealousy because of the attention that Clark receives. To get in the spotlight, the easiest way is to pick a fight with her. Most surprising, though, was Angel Reese clapping on the bench for the unnecessary roughness by her teammate. It seems they really don’t like each other as competitors.

What’s certain is that the referees need to do a much better job protecting Clark, as she gets pushed in the back by Reese without any call from the officials. Despite the rough play, Clark showed she is mentally strong and won’t let the roughness distract her from her ultimate goal of winning the game. The Fever ended up winning 95-86.

To understand the root of this, Clark and Carter come from different backgrounds. Clark is from Iowa, and Carter is from Texas. They both played for their home state colleges; Clark for Iowa and Carter for Texas A&M. However, the biggest difference is that Clark had all eyes on her from the start, whereas Carter, though talented, had to work harder to make her name known. Clark, the number one pick in the draft, is one of the most hyped players to enter the WNBA in the last two decades. The attention Clark brought to the league is immeasurable, naturally leading other players to want to prove themselves against her.

Despite their different paths, Carter also had a respectable career at Texas A&M, averaging 22 points, four assists, and four rebounds. She was drafted number four by the Atlanta Dream, but her spot in the WNBA was not guaranteed, leading her to play overseas in Turkey, China, and Poland. Interestingly, while playing in China, she was involved in a scuffle where police had to intervene, though she was just defending her teammate.

Clark, on the other hand, is projected to be the future of the league. She had one of the most iconic collegiate careers ever, holding numerous records, including NCAA Division 1 all-time scoring leader and the first player in women’s Division 1 history to score at least 1,000 points in two different seasons. With such accolades, it’s natural for other players to feel animosity and want to prove themselves against her.

In the game that followed, Clark did not forget about Reese and Carter roughing her up. She made her presence known from the start, scoring the first bucket for the Fever. Clark’s performance was dominant, scoring 23 points, with nine assists, eight rebounds, and two blocks, becoming the only rookie ever to put up such a stat line in WNBA history. Despite Carter’s efforts, the Fever won 83-91.

This rivalry, particularly between Clark and Reese, may continue for years to come, furthering their existing rivalry from college. For now, we have this great start and are hoping it continues. Thanks for watching, and let us know your thoughts in the comments. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share the episode if you enjoyed it. See you in the next one!

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