It's been percolating for two years now, and it finally reached a boiling point Wednesday night when Clark was shoved to the floor, punched in the throat and stepped on.That's not hyperbole, by the way.That's what happened.
It was absurd.It was disgusting.
It was, clearly, intentional.Unbelievably, there was no whistle.No foul called.
Nothing from the officials.Crickets.The Fever lost, 111-109.
Clark eventually exited the game with a back injury.No word on if it was related to the mugging earlier in the game, but that's probably not a giant leap to make.CAITLIN CLARK SHOVED IN NECK DURING FEVER GAME AS ANOTHER APPARENT FOUL ON STAR GOES UNCALLEDPhoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas scrambles to get up over Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark during a game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on June 24, 2026.
The Phoenix Mercury defeated the Indiana Fever 111-109.(USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)Regardless, it's clear, now, that Clark is being targeted by her WNBA peers.
Fever fans have been screaming about it for years, but it's undeniable at this point.What's also undeniable is this: If the WNBA won't defend Clark, it's time for her to defend herself.It's time for her to start punching back.This feels like a turning point.We've seen Caitlin Clark targeted before, but nothing like what we saw Wednesday night.The narrative has been out there, but there's never been the real smoking gun.
Sure, we almost had it last summer when Sophie Cunningham jumped in and defended Clark, but nothing as egregious as what fans saw last night.CAITLIN CLARK, FORMER FEVER TEAMMATE DEWANNA BONNER HAVE FIERY EXCHANGE DURING GAMEAt this point, the time for talking is over.The case is closed.
We're past debating whether or not Clark is being targeted by the rest of the league.She is, and if the refs don't have the stones to get involved, she needs to take matters into her own hands.Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark shown after falling in the lane while Phoenix Mercury forw...