The screenshot contained an alleged racial slur against Gray, and included the user's profile name and photo.Chelsea Gray #12 of the Las Vegas Aces drives against Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever in the second quarter of their game at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, Nev., on July 12, 2026.(Ethan Miller/Getty Images)"People act like we just make this s--- up.
And the audacity to tell us as athletes to 'shut up and dribble,'" Gray wrote under the screenshot.SUSPENDED ALYSSA THOMAS RECEIVES SUPPORT FROM TEAMMATE & COACH AFTER CHEAP SHOT ON CAITLIN CLARKThe Fever defeated the Aces 109-75, as Clark had 12 points with seven rebounds and six assists.The Fever guard continued to work her way back to a full-time role after suffering a back injury on June 24.The game against the Aces came amid heightened tension among WNBA fans and players which followed the incident where Clark was punched in the throat by Alyssa Thomas during a June 24 game between the Fever and Phoenix Mercury.Chelsea Gray #8 of the United States during team warm-up before the USA V Germany, USA basketball showcase Women's basketball match in preparation for the Paris Olympic Games at The O2 Arena on July 23rd, 2024, in London, England.
(Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe incident and subsequent discourse has resurfaced contentious racial debates surrounding Clark's presence as the pre-eminent player in the WNBA.Thomas and her teammates previously revealed they also received racial insults and threats after the throat punch.Last week, 11 Republican lawmakers wrote a letter to WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert alleging Clark faces racially motivated hostility, and expressing concern about the "physical hostility" and "violence" she faces, suggesting it might be "racially motivated."CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP"Clark has been hip-checked, poked in the eye, and struck in the throat during games.
These incidents go far beyond rou...