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Adam Silver: Caitlin Clark unfairly targeted as 'political football'

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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver stated that Caitlin Clark has become a "political football" due to the intense scrutiny and debate surrounding her and WNBA officiating. Silver believes the focus on Clark is unfair to her, as she wishes to concentrate on improving her game. He acknowledged that while WNBA officiating may need improvement, the discussions around Clark have become politicized and are not solely about on-court calls. AI

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Adam Silver: Caitlin Clark unfairly targeted as 'political football'

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · The Associated Press ·

    Adam Silver: It’s ‘incredibly unfair’ Caitlin Clark has become a ‘political football’

    Since she entered the league, Clark has helped significantly increase WNBA ticket sales and television ratings, but hard fouls keep happening.

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