Chennedy Carter’s response to fake Lonzo Ball tweet adds to on-court Caitlin Clark drama

Chicago Sky’s star online slip adds fuel to heated rivalry with the Indiana rookie

Chicago Sky’s Chennedy Carter falls for fake Lonzo Ball tweet(AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)LAPRESSE

WNBA player Chennedy Carter found herself the latest victim of an online prank after replying to a fake Lonzo BallTwitter account. The bogus tweet referenced a recent foul controversy involving Indiana Fever‘s Caitlin Clarkand Chicago Sky‘sAngel Reese, stating, “I need @Reese10Angel and @ChennedyCarter to realize whenever they play the Fever, they’re playing against the officials too. They both have to be extra disciplined.”

Taking the bait, Carter earnestly responded, “Noted I gotchu,” complete with a laughing emoji, only to realize later she had been duped.

This online mishap comes hot on the heels of a tense game where Angel Reese was slapped with a Flagrant 1 foul for striking Caitlin Clark during a critical third-quarter play. With the Fever barely ahead at 63-62, Reese’s attempt to stop Clark resulted in a head hit, which, after review, upgraded the foul and allowed Clark to make two free throws. This incident added fuel to the already fiery competition between the teams.

Not long ago, Carter had her own run-in with Clark, earning a flagrant foul for an aggressive shoulder check during a nail-biting 71-70 Fever victory. The altercation didn’t end there; Carter’s heated exchange included a not-so-subtle, “You b*tch!” before pushing Clark to the ground. The incident, which seemed personal, underscored the intense and often volatile nature of these matchups.

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Unfair treatment? Caitlin Clark’s rough road in the WNBA

Caitlin Clark, who has swiftly become a WNBA sensation, often finds herself at the center of these intense confrontations. The rookie, who averages over 15 points, five rebounds, and five assists per game, also leads the league in turnovers and technical fouls. Despite the constant pressure, Clark maintains her focus, though the frustration is clear. “I wasn’t expecting it,” Clark said post-game. “It is what it is. It’s a physical game. Go make the free throw and execute on offense, and I feel like that’s kind of what we did.”

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Coach Christie Sides of the Fever has been vocal about what she perceives as unfair treatment towards Clark, arguing that the young star is being singled out by officials. Clark echoed these sentiments, stating, “I think everybody is physical with me; they get away with things that probably other people don’t get away with. It’s tough, but that’s just the fact of the matter.” Despite the physicality and the challenges, Clark’s resolve remains unshaken.

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Angel Reese under immense pressure from national media for being hypocritical about “villain” role

Chicago Sky rookie’s controversial foul on Caitlin Clark sparks intense scrutiny and debate

Angel Reese faces media backlash over “bad guy” pose(AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)LAPRESSE

Chicago Sky rookie forward Angel Reese has been a self-proclaimed “bad guy” in the WNBA, embracing the persona with gusto. However, a recent flagrant foul on fellow rookie Caitlin Clark has placed her under intense scrutiny. Reese, who struck Clark’s head while attempting to block a shot, found herself at the center of a media storm, questioning her comfort with the villain role she had so confidently claimed.

On ESPN’s Around the Horn, sports reporter Frank Isola did not hold back. He questioned Reese‘s true comfort with being seen as a villain, especially in light of the flagrant foul incident. “She also got a little combative with the question,” Isola noted. “Well, hang on, you said you wanted to be the villain. Let’s remember, the last time these teams met, Clark was on the receiving end of a dead ball flagrant foul, and you stood up and clapped. So reporters are obviously going to ask you the question.”

Reese’s postgame reactions only added fuel to the fire. She insisted the block was a “basketball play” and claimed that Clark was receiving favorable treatment from the referees. Her frustration was evident as she told one reporter that her press conference clips would be replayed multiple times, reflecting her awareness of the growing media frenzy.

The broader narrative of Angel Reese and the WNBA

This incident underscores a broader narrative about the WNBA season, where topics like fairness, history, and physicality have dominated discussions. Players who embrace the “bad guy” role, like Reese, inevitably invite a narrative that casts them as instigators. The scrutiny isn’t new; figures like Dray