New Orleans, Louisiana – Swin Cash, a former WNBA champion and current executive with the New Orleans Pelicans, criticized the media’s coverage of a recent incident involving WNBA players Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark. Cash expressed disappointment in some outlets for focusing solely on a flagrant foul committed by Reese, ignoring other aspects of the game between the Indiana Fever and the Chicago Sky.
Cash took to social media to express her frustration, describing the selective coverage as “nasty work” and questioning the outlets’ journalistic integrity. She defended Reese, mentioning that the foul was properly called by the referees as a flagrant-1 and urged the young player to stay strong amidst the controversy.
The incident in question occurred when Reese attempted to block a shot by Clark but ended up striking her in the face, causing a commotion during the game. The referees later upgraded the foul to a flagrant-1 after reviewing the play, leading to heated discussions on social media platforms.
Despite the attention surrounding the foul, both players continued to compete, with Reese contributing 11 points, 13 rebounds, and five assists in the game that ended in a victory for the Indiana Fever. Clark, on the other hand, tallied an impressive 23 points, nine assists, and eight rebounds, downplaying the incident and focusing on making crucial free throws.
Reese addressed the media after the game, acknowledging the impact of the referees’ decisions on the outcome and expressing frustration over perceived missed calls. She criticized the officiating but maintained her focus on the game’s results and the challenges faced on the court.