Caitlin Clark breaks the silence on the controversy after Chicago Sky win
Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark has made big headlines this week following a heated WNBA game against the Chicago Sky.Caitlin Clark has taken much of the limelight since she entered the WNBA due to the high expectations around her.While he did not get into the recent controversies, Silver did share his thoughts on the physicality with the WNBA newcomer."It's nothing new in basketball that there's sort of 'welcome to the league' moments especially for heralded rookies, but of course I want to see Caitlin [Clark] treated fairly and appropriately in the league," Adam Silver said, via Alder Almo of Heavy.com. The WNBA's popularity has been on the rise in the last few years, and the arrival of a generational talent like Clark has only increased the league's audience. The 22-year-old may be learning her way into the pro level the hard way, but Silver believes she'll be fine.It seems like she can take care of herself, she's a tough player. I think it maybe lost on some people who are new to basketball in terms of a little bit of the controversy in the WNBA, what an incredible talent she is. . .I look forward to watching her ongoing development in the league."But recently, the Indiana Fever rookie has been all over the news for the controversy that followed the team's latest win over the Chicago Sky.