Marsh was asked how Kamilla Cardoso, a 6-foot-7 center, managed to play 28 minutes, take 15 shots and battle inside throughout the game without attempting a single free throw.Chicago Sky head coach Tyler Marsh called it a joke after Kamilla Cardoso took 15 shots without a single free throw, adding to growing frustration over WNBA officiating.(Getty Images)"That was a joke.
It’s a f------ joke.It’s a joke," Marsh said.
"How many more games does she need to go without getting a free throw? It makes no sense.Zero sense."Cardoso finished with 16 points, 13 rebounds and five assists in Chicago’s 106-101 loss.
She made eight of her 15 field-goal attempts, but never went to the line.The Mercury attempted 40 free throws compared to 25 for the Sky.CAITLIN CLARK CALLS FOR FULL-TIME WNBA REFEREES AS OFFICIATING FAILURES MOUNT IN 2026Marsh made clear that he wasn’t blaming the officials for the loss or suggesting Phoenix received 40 undeserved attempts.
In fact, he admitted Chicago had been too undisciplined defensively."We fouled our asses off today.We could have been more disciplined," Marsh said.
"Not saying the officials made 40 wrong calls or 20 wrong calls, whatever it is.Not saying that at all."His complaint centered on Cardoso, who averages nearly 10 field-goal attempts per game but fewer than four free-throw attempts despite operating primarily around the basket.
Marsh has raised the issue repeatedly and said last week that "the film doesn’t lie" about the amount of contact Cardoso absorbs.Chicago Sky center Kamilla Cardoso didn't attempt a single free throw in the team's loss to the Phoenix Mercury on Monday.(Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)Perhaps Marsh is exaggerating when he argues Cardoso should get close to 11 free throws every night.
Coaches advocate for their players.That’s part of the job.But zero?That’s difficult to explain, particularly in a league that has spent much of the season trying to explain its officiating.Marsh’s outburst m...