Caitlin Clark criticized as a distraction by ex-NFL player Acho

Caitlin Clark, an All-Star point guard for the Indiana Fever, has been labeled a 'distraction' by former NFL player Emmanuel Acho during a discussion regarding her controversial incident with Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas. The exchange occurred during the Fever's game against the Mercury, where Thomas was suspended for a foul on Clark. Acho stated that the WNBA might be better off without Clark, despite her pivotal role in the league's rising popularity. His comments follow similar sentiments expressed by Boomer Esiason. Clark is set to debut her first signature shoe with Nike in October and is preparing for her third consecutive All-Star game next month in Chicago.

• 7:37 PMYahoo Sports — Fever's Caitlin Clark called a 'distraction' in surreal comments from ex-NFL player