Unbelievable: Sky’s Chennedy Carter Responds to Critics Following Caitlin Clark Controversy

Chicago Sky fans were eagerly anticipating the WNBA debut of rookie Camilla Cardoso as the team faced off against the Indiana Fever on Saturday. With Cardoso’s debut and the highly anticipated matchup between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese taking center stage, the game promised to be an exciting one. However, it quickly took a different turn when Sky guard Chennedy Carter’s hard foul on Caitlin Clark in the third quarter became the focal point of discussion.

In a heated exchange towards the end of the quarter, Carter delivered a forceful shoulder check to Clark, sending her to the ground. Carter later took to social media to address the backlash she received following the incident, expressing a preference for hate over love and citing her upbringing with brothers as a source of resilience.

Some fans pointed out that earlier in the game, Clark had appeared to shove Carter in the back, sparking tension between the two players. Despite this, Carter refused to discuss the incident post-game, stating she had no knowledge of what Clark may have said.

Clark, on the other hand, downplayed the foul in a post-game interview but remarked that she didn’t believe it was warranted. She emphasized the need to play through physicality at the professional level.

Despite the controversy, the Sky fell short in a narrow 71-70 loss to the Indiana Fever, marking the Fever’s first home win of the Caitlin Clark era. Chicago’s strong defensive performance limited their opponents to just 2-of-12 shooting from beyond the arc, but they ultimately couldn’t complete the comeback despite a late surge.

Chennedy Carter stood out for the Sky, contributing 19 points, four rebounds, and six assists off the bench. Meanwhile, Caitlin Clark recorded 11 points, eight rebounds, and six assists for the Fever. Angel Reese impressed with a career-best 13 rebounds, and Camilla Cardoso showcased promise in her WNBA debut with 11 points and six rebounds.

Looking ahead, the Sky will face the New York Liberty on Tuesday night before getting another shot at the Indiana Fever on June 16th. As they continue their season, Chicago will aim to bounce back from their narrow defeat and showcase their potential for success in the league.