Draymond Green calls for the Fever to bring in an enforcer to protect Caitlin Clark after a brutal foul from the Sky’s Chennedy Carter.

Draymond Green says Fever need an enforcer to protect Caitlin Clark after hard foul from Sky’s Chennedy Carter

Hard fouls, poor shooting, and double-digit turnovers have all plagued Caitlin Clark’s rookie season thus far. However, it’s the fouls that have raised the most concerns.

As the WNBA’s viewership increases, more fans have been discussing the fouls Caitlin Clark endures each game. Most recently, Sky guard Chennedy Carter body-checked the Indiana rookie, sparking an uproar on social media.

Clark was inexplicably bodychecked to the ground by the Chicago Sky’s Carter

Clark, being guarded by the Sky’s Dana Evans, believes players are overly physical with her

The play was ruled an away-from-play foul, allowing Carter to avoid a technical or flagrant. Despite immediate support for Clark on social media, the incident sparked a broader discussion about her Fever teammates’ response—or lack thereof. This raised questions about why nobody defended Clark in that crucial moment.

NBA enforcer Draymond Green didn’t shy away from weighing in on the situation, offering his advice to the Fever. Here’s what the Warriors star had to say.

What did Draymond Green say about Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever?

Green made his suggestion clear via an Instagram comment on an ESPN post about the interaction between Clark and Carter. He advised the Fever to acquire an enforcer to protect Clark, highlighting the need for a player who can provide physical presence and deter opponents from targeting her.

The dissatisfaction Green expressed seems rooted in his observation of Clark’s teammates’ reactions to her taking hard fouls. Drawing from his own experience, where he often defends Stephen Curry due to his importance to the Warriors’ success, Green is urging someone to step up and protect the team’s star player. Green’s suggestion reflects his understanding of the dynamics within a team and the necessity of safeguarding key players from physicality on the court.

The concept of an enforcer role is indeed longstanding in sports, especially in the NBA, with notable figures like Dennis Rodman, Charles Oakley, and Ron Artest embodying this role in the past. These players were known for their fearlessness in protecting their team members and enforcing physicality on the court. Their presence served not only as a deterrent to opponents but also as a symbol of solidarity and protection within their respective teams.

Who should be Indiana’s enforcer?

The enforcer role indeed can be filled by any player willing to be the tough presence on the team. While the Fever could hope for someone on their current roster to step up, fans have already started looking elsewhere.

One name that’s emerged on social media is former WNBA player Liz Cambage. The 6-9, 32-year-old center, currently playing in China, left the Sparks controversially and abruptly in 2022. Many fans believe her veteran presence could provide the protection that Clark needs on the court.

While there’s no indication that the Fever will make a move, every hard foul against Clark moving forward will undoubtedly be under microscopic attention. The spotlight on her and the team’s response to such incidents will likely intensify, prompting further discussions about player protection and the team’s dynamics. As Clark navigates through her rookie season, the scrutiny surrounding her physicality on the court and the Fever’s reaction to it will continue to be closely monitored by fans and analysts alike.