Amber Cox defends Fever fans amid media scrutiny following exit interviews

Indiana Fever COO and GM Amber Cox delivered a strong defense of the team's fanbase during exit interviews held on Saturday. Cox criticized the media for unfounded attacks on Fever supporters, emphasizing that these claims are baseless and arise from those unfamiliar with Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Her comments come after a verbal altercation involving Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson and a Fever fan, which led to a clarification from the team that no code violations occurred. Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell also spoke on the challenges of meeting fan expectations as she prepares for unrestricted free agency. Retaining Mitchell remains a priority for the Fever organization.

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