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Bill Plaschke criticizes Caitlin Clark's on-court behavior in latest column

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Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Bill Plaschke criticizes Caitlin Clark's on-court behavior in latest column
Summary

Columnist Bill Plaschke has sharply criticized Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark for her attitude during games. In a Los Angeles Times piece published on June 6, Plaschke described Clark’s behavior as 'whiny' and 'rude,' particularly after a recent incident during a televised game against the Atlanta Dream. He highlighted her reactions to missed calls and interactions with head coach Stephanie White. Despite the uproar in media and social networks, both Clark and White downplayed the situation. Clark has recently faced scrutiny over her performance as the Fever struggle to find winning momentum.

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  • •Bill Plaschke criticizes Caitlin Clark in the Los Angeles Times.
  • •He calls her behavior 'whiny' and 'rude' after a recent game.
  • •Clark's interactions with coach Stephanie White raised eyebrows.
  • •Clark is currently in a shooting slump as the Fever struggle.
  • •Both Clark and White have attempted to downplay the controversy.
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  • 1:06 AMYahoo Sports — ’I’m Sick of Caitlin Clark’ — Legendary Sportswriter Urges ’Whiny’ Fever Superstar to ’Grow Up’
What they're saying
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The Caitlin Clark discourse has reached a new level. This time, the criticism is coming from someone who used to be a fan.

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