Video: Caitlin Clark Calls Out Fan After Exchanging Shoves with DeWanna Bonner

Paul KasabianFeatured Columnist IISeptember 26, 2024

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Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark pointed out a fan to referees during her team’s first-round road playoff game against the Connecticut Sun on Wednesday evening.

The officials then spoke with security, who removed the fan from his seat.

ESPN @espnSecurity had a conversation with a fan after Caitlin Clark pointed them out to the ref. pic.twitter.com/N6RCnAv1qz

This incident came after Clark appeared to exchange words with Sun forward DeWanna Bonner.

The two got into it earlier in the game, when Clark felt Bonner didn’t give her enough space to land after she took a three-pointer. No foul was called.

Bleacher Report @BleacherReportCaitlin Clark and Dewanna Bonner get chippy right away in Game 2 😳

Elimination game for the Fever. pic.twitter.com/Kn9QmCLkNq

The Sun entered Wednesday leading the best-of-three series one game to zero after taking the opener Sunday, 93-69.

ESPN cameras caught the fan speaking with security after being taken away from his seat. However, he was quickly allowed to return, per Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files.

Scott Agness @ScottAgnessIn the time it took to do the review, the courtside fan is back in his second-row seat after having a discussion with security.

It’s not immediately clear what the fan did to draw Clark’s (and later security’s) attention.

She was asked about the chippy first quarter after it occurred:

ESPN @espn”Stay focused about what’s on the floor.”

Caitlin Clark after a chippy first quarter in Game 2. pic.twitter.com/AacVT9WFI6

Clark was named the Associated Press’ unanimous Rookie of the Year after leading all first-year players in numerous categories, including scoring (19.2 PPG), assists (8.4 APG) and steals (1.3 SPG). She also paced the WNBA assists (337) and three-point field goals made (122).

The former Iowa star also helped the Fever break a streak of seven straight losing seasons outside the playoffs, guiding the team to a 20-20 mark and a No. 6 seed.