Once again, professional basketball player DJ Curran is making headlines, and this time it’s raising a lot of eyebrows. After a pregame press conference ahead of her next matchup, DJ claimed she didn’t realize she poked fellow player Caitlyn Clark in the eye during a game. But how could she not know? Let’s break it down.
This incident has caused quite a stir, especially because it happened in Connecticut right after DJ made her comments. After watching the footage, it’s tough to believe she wasn’t aware. The video clearly shows her finger going straight into Clark’s eye during the game, yet she confidently told reporters she didn’t notice. Fans across the country are buzzing, particularly because Caitlyn Clark is one of the league’s biggest stars right now.
What’s adding fuel to the fire is the silence from the WNBA commissioner. Fans feel that when something like this happens, the league needs to step up and protect its star players. And right now, Caitlyn Clark is a huge asset for the WNBA. Her games are drawing massive viewership. Her recent match against the Sun attracted 1.8 million viewers, while other games struggle to reach even half that number. It’s clear that if Clark and her team, the Indiana Fever, don’t make it to the finals, it could hurt the league’s image and even affect their $2 billion media rights deal.
During the media session, DJ Curran was asked if she meant to hit Clark in the eye. Her response: “I don’t even know why I would want to hit anyone in the eye.” She explained that she was going for the ball and accidentally hit Clark in the process. But a lot of fans aren’t buying it, especially with DJ’s smirk during the press conference. It made some wonder how serious she was about the whole thing.
Caitlyn Clark, on the other hand, has downplayed the situation, saying it wasn’t intentional. But the slow-motion footage seems to tell a different story, and fans are calling for DJ Curran to face some consequences. Some are even suggesting a suspension, and still, nothing from the WNBA commissioner. Imagine if this had happened in the NBA with a player like LeBron James—you know for sure the NBA commissioner would have addressed it by now.
The WNBA has to support its stars, especially when they’re key to the league’s growth and success. If Clark and her team are eliminated, it could have serious repercussions, not just for her, but for the league as a whole. Subscribe for more updates on Caitlyn Clark.
