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“Just Don’t Watch It”: Ex-NBA Player Blasts Caitlin Clark Fans Over WNBA Playoffs Protest After Fever Elimination

The Indiana Fever’s sudden exit from the WNBA playoffs has ignited a heated debate among fans, particularly those who rallied behind star guard Caitlin Clark. After the Las Vegas Aces eliminated the Fever in Game 3 of their first-round series, a segment of Clark’s online supporters announced plans to boycott the remaining postseason games.

The backlash against this move came swiftly from former NBA center Etan Thomas, who took to social media to criticize the boycott, questioning why fans would continue discussing the issue if they weren’t watching. Thomas also mocked claims that WNBA attendance would plummet without Clark in the playoffs, sharing a video from State Farm Arena during a well-attended Game 1 between the Atlanta Dream and New York Liberty, where Angel Reese delivered a standout 23-point, 7-rebound performance to put Atlanta up 2-0 in their series.

His comments underscored the tension between mainstream basketball fans and those whose engagement with the league hinged on Clark’s presence, as the playoffs continue with high-stakes matchups featuring top players like A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, and Sabrina Ionescu.

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