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Kelsey Mitchell says Indiana Fever players ‘get a lot of flak’ playing alongside Caitlin Clark

During the end-of-season media session for the Indiana Fever, veteran guard Kelsey Mitchell addressed the immense scrutiny and harsh criticism that players experience while sharing the floor with teammate Caitlin Clark. Mitchell revealed that navigating relentless social media abuse and public hostility has presented a difficult challenge for the squad, prompting an appeal for greater understanding from observers.

The upcoming free agent highlighted the heavy emotional toll of the relentless spotlight surrounding the franchise, noting that the athletes face constant dissection both online and at arenas.

The broader campaign featured multiple hostile incidents involving spectators, including an exchange between Las Vegas Aces player A'ja Wilson and a heckling fan during the opening round of the postseason. Additional off-court friction included the removal of two courtside attendees from Gainbridge Fieldhouse following a dispute with Jackie Young, as well as an instance where Chelsea Gray exposed a social media message containing a racial slur.

Meanwhile, general manager Amber Cox also addressed fan-related concerns during the same team briefing.

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