Women’s basketball fans have been buzzing about Caitlin Clark’s response to her omission from the Team USA’s 2024 Olympics roster. The question finally came up during a practice session at the Indiana Fever facility.
Keeping her answer diplomatic, Clark stated through tears, A little disappointed, of course. She’s my player
. She went on to say that she wasn’t upset but is looking forward to watching and supporting the women who made the roster.
Christie Sides Faces Criticism
Meanwhile, Indiana Fever head coach Christie Sides shared a more revealing account of Clark’s feelings. Sides revealed text messages in which Clark stated, Hey coach, they woke a monster.
This disclosure has drawn backlash, with fans questioning Sides’ decision to share what was presumed to be a private message.
The intensity of these critiques is evident in one fan’s reaction: Christie Sides might be the worst coach I’ve ever seen. WHY WOULD YOU LET THAT OUT UNLESS YOU’RE PURPOSELY TRYING TO SET HER UP?
A Tough Position For The Coach
This incident hasn’t been the first challenge for Sides this season. During ESPN’s broadcast of a game between Indiana Fever and Connecticut Sun, she had to simultaneously manage coaching duties and a live interview. With hands over her ears to block out crowd noise, she fielded questions from ESPN while attempting to coach as Clark dribbled up the court.
Public Sentiment Against Coaching Tactics
Public sentiment regarding these situations reflects ongoing skepticism about in-game interviews. As depicted by comments such as But after Hammon’s awkward in-game spot last week, and Sides’ struggle this week, who are these interviews even for?
The occurrence has also sparked debates around coaching transparency and the ethics of sharing player communications. As another critic put it: Coach shouldn’t have repeated what was said between she and Caitlin.
In light of these events and reactions, it’s uncertain how Clark will proceed in her communications with Coach Sides moving forward.
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