Who is Alyssa Thomas? WNBA star suspended for punching Caitlin Clark in the throat
Alyssa Thomas suspended one game for punching Caitlin Clark in the throat during a WNBA game, deemed a reckless non-basketball act by the league.
TL;DR
- Alyssa Thomas was suspended for one game after punching Caitlin Clark in the throat.
- The WNBA deemed the act 'reckless' and a 'non-basketball act'.
- The incident intensified discussions about the physical treatment of Caitlin Clark.
- Thomas expressed interest in boxing or MMA and has played through torn shoulder labrums.
- Indiana Fever Head Coach Stephanie White criticized the play as 'unacceptable' and 'dangerous'.
- Fever President Kelly Krauskopf supported the league's decision, emphasizing player safety.
- Former NFL player Jack Brewer suggested the incident could be viewed as a 'hate crime' if roles were reversed.