Mercury Coach Nate Tibbetts Questions Alyssa Thomas Suspension Process, Cites 'Social Media Screenshots'
Phoenix Mercury Head Coach Nate Tibbetts voiced strong support for Alyssa Thomas and criticized the WNBA's handling of her one-game suspension following an incident with Caitlin Clark.
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Phoenix Mercury Head Coach Nate Tibbetts publicly defended player Alyssa Thomas and critiqued the league's decision to suspend her for one game, following a flagrant foul involving Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark. The incident, which occurred during a recent game, resulted in Thomas's suspension for actions described as contact to Clark's throat and groin area.
Coach Tibbetts Defends Thomas' Character
Speaking to the media before the Mercury's game against the Toronto Tempo, Tibbetts immediately expressed the organization's unwavering backing for Thomas.
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