It’s commonly recognized that Caitlin Clark’s WNBA adversaries might not be rooting for her triumph. Nevertheless, the degree of physicality she’s facing in her nascent career seems to be exceeding acceptable bounds.

The contention persists that she’s often not getting the fouls that many assert she merits, especially on obvious infractions. This problem reached a climax during Thursday’s clash between the Indiana Fever and the Seattle Storm, where both Clark and Victoria Vivians received double technicals for a minor altercation—a ruling that faced scrutiny for its fairness.

Fans have also pointed out numerous instances where Clark was unmistakably fouled while attacking the basket, yet no whistle was blown. This trend of officiating frustration reached a boiling point when Coach Christie Sides expressed her exasperation, leading to a technical foul.

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark and Seattle Storm guard Victoria Vivians exchange words during Thursday’s game in Indianapolis. Seattle won, 103-8

Complaints regarding the treatment of Caitlin Clark by officials are surfacing. “Caitlin Clark got hacked right before this clip started and then is getting hugged/hit as she is going up. No foul. Fever coach gets a technical. I’ve never seen a superstar get this type of treatment. She doesn’t even get normal calls,” remarked Jordan Stocks on X.

Absolutely, the WNBA should investigate its officiating crews. Protecting the league’s stars, like Clark, is crucial. If an investigation can address the issue and ensure fair treatment for players, it’s definitely worth the effort.