Last night, Caitlyn Clark finally got the justice she deserved as the Sun took their game against the Lynx to a decisive moment. Marina Ma, who confronted Caitlyn two weeks ago, was slapped down in a payback move, leaving her frustrated and shouting to herself on the court. It’s clear now that the players who tried to ambush Caitlyn have finally met their karma.
Marina isn’t the only one who felt it. This kind of thing happens often in sports: when a star player shines too brightly, others grow jealous and try to tear them down. After DJ Carrington fouled Caitlyn Clark in a previous game, she was the one who got flattened by a Lynx player. It’s ironic, isn’t it? These players don’t like it when someone else hits back.
Caitlyn Clark isn’t the type to throw fists, though. She’s smart—she knows that if she did, it could lead to even bigger problems for the league. But that doesn’t mean she isn’t standing strong. Two players from the Sun team have now gotten some well-deserved payback for their dirty moves. DJ Carrington, who was on the verge of going crazy, was held back by her teammates, just like Marina.
It’s clear now they’re finally getting a taste of their own medicine. All this raises a question: how can anyone say with a straight face that there’s no agenda against Caitlyn Clark? The WNBA has to figure this out. Back in the ’80s and ’90s, the NBA did away with excessive physical play because it wasn’t drawing fans, and now the WNBA should take note.
The league calls fouls for the smallest touches on players like A’ja Wilson or Aliyah Boston but ignores rough hits on Caitlyn. Sure, some fouls might seem like regular competitive play, but players like DJ Carrington and Marina Ma have crossed the line more than once.
Take Marina’s recent game against the Lynx. She was fouled hard, and the moment she clutched her face in pain, frustration showed. For someone known as a tough competitor, her reaction was surprising. Fans and analysts have questioned whether she plays fair or dirty.
