Alyssa Thomas speaks out about the online backlash after a WNBA game

• Thomas apologized for the racist remarks made after a game involving a player from the Clark team
• She said she was unaware of any information about the incident
• WNBA fined Flagrant Foul 2, and the Mercury vs. Fever match was set to resume after 9 minutes in Phoenix

Following Phoenix Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas’ statement that the game’s online backlash was driven by racist remarks directed at Clark, she said she had reported the incident to the league. “I told them what happened,” she said. “I didn’t know it was going to become public.”

Thomas criticized WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert for what she believes was the league’s failure to properly address the situation. In her own words, Thomas said she was “shocked” by the league’s reaction, adding that she had “no idea” the incident would be handled that way.

In her statement, Thomas said she learned about the racist remarks only after they were posted online by an unidentified user. She said she was also told that the league had already received the report and would review it.

Indiana Fever player Aliyah Boston was fined for a Flagrant Foul 2 after the incident involving Thomas. The game was delayed by 10 minutes while the league reviewed the incident.

Thomas was penalized for the Flagrant Foul 2 after she collided with Fever player Aliyah Boston. The league said the incident was reviewed and determined that Thomas’ actions were not intentional.

Mercury and Fever played on for 9 minutes in Phoenix.

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