Indiana Congressman Jim Banks has raised concerns about alleged anti-white racism and excessive physical targeting against WNBA rookie Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever. Banks sent a letter Tuesday to WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, seeking answers on how the league plans to address these issues and potential punishments. The controversy has also drawn reactions from notable figures such as Billie Jean King.
Congressman Jim Banks (R, IN-3) sent the WNBA a letter Tuesday to ask how the league will curb “excessive physical targeting of specific players,” namely Indiana Fever rookie sensation Caitlin Clark. https://t.co/9IguizhHXZ
Indiana Congressman Jim Banks sends letter to WNBA asking about punishments for 'excessive attack' on Caitlin Clark https://t.co/nBRkrIpVNF https://t.co/OKeUm0BxZQ
Few WNBA players have attracted as much attention as rookie Caitlin Clark, and Indiana Rep. Jim Banks wants to ensure that attention doesn't go too far. OutKick exclusively obtained a copy of a letter Banks sent to Cathy Engelbert, the commissioner of the WNBA, seeking answers… https://t.co/DDjZngOAbb
Jim Banks reacts to WNBA’s anti-white racism against Caitlin Clark #CaitlinClark #JimBanks https://t.co/tEaD0I2fa0
Billie Jean King reacts to WNBA’s anti-white racism against Caitlin Clark #BillieJeanKing #CaitlinClark https://t.co/dqJKwDsbM9