Stephen A Smith had some strong words about a recent incident.
During the opening playoff game, Deanie Carrington poked Caitlyn Clark in the eye just 90 seconds into the game.
The hit left Caitlyn with a black eye, but, as always, she kept going, showing her toughness.
Steven A didn’t hold back, calling the Poke Reckless and criticizing the Wnba for not taking action.
He’s right.
Something like that should have been called a foul, especially in the playoffs.
Caitlyn Clark, who’s the League’s breakout star, deserves better protection after the injury.
Her shooting wasn’t the same.
She went just 4 for 17 from the field, but refused to give up.
Even bar stool Sports founder Dave Pornoy joined the social media storm criticizing the Wnba.
He wrote on X. why does the Wnba let players wear huge nails if they’re going to use them as Weapons?
We’re lucky Caitlyn didn’t lose an eye.
It’s a valid point.
No foul was called and Caitlyn had to play the rest of the game with one eye, leading to her worst shooting performance in months.
Caitlyn shot only 23.5% from the field, just four of 17, including two of 11 from three-point range.
Her toughness is what makes her special, but players like her shouldn’t have to fight through avoidable injuries.
Steven A demanded stricter rules and accountability from the league, and he’s right.
The Wnba needs to protect its top players better.
After Caitlyn was hit in the eye, she briefly sat on the bench during a timeout call by the Indiana Fever.
Despite the pain, she decided to keep playing.
She still made eight assists in her 36 minutes on the court, but it was a tough night overall.
In the postgame press conference, Caitlyn didn’t blame Carrington for the injury, but whether it was intentional or just Reckless, one thing is clear: Caitlyn deserved more protection.
The Wnba has to address incidents like this to prevent them from happening again.
We’ll see if any changes come out of this, but one thing’s for sure: Steven A has sparked a serious conversation.
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