Adam Silver calls Caitlin Clark a 'political football' as the WNBA keeps dodging reality

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Clark 'a political football' says NBA chief Silver.

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NBA commissioner Adam Silver believes the debate around the treatment of Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark is "not largely about officiating".

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Adam Silver called the Caitlin Clark debate "political ping-pong" but declined to directly address reports he intervened in Alyssa Thomas' suspension.

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A: NBA commissioner Adam Silver believes the debate around the treatment of Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark is "not largely about officiating".

B: Adam Silver called the Caitlin Clark debate "political ping-pong" but declined to directly address reports he intervened in Alyssa Thomas' suspension.