Chennedy Carter Falls For Fake Lonzo Ball Tweet After Angel Reese Controversial Foul Call vs Indiana Fever

WNBA player Chennedy Carter recently had an online mishap when she unknowingly replied to a fake Lonzo Ball Twitter account that discussed a contentious foul call involving Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark and Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese. Here’s what transpired.

The tweet from the alleged Chicago Bulls player read, “I need @Reese10Angel and @ChennedyCarter to realize whenever they play the Fever, they’re playing against the officials too. They both have to be extra disciplined.”  Unfortunately, it seems that Carter mistook the account to be the real deal and replied sincerely, “Noted I gotchu,” accompanied by a laughing emoji.

The incident unfolded after Angel Reese was called for a Flagrant 1 foul in a tense game against the Indiana Fever. In the third quarter, with the Fever up 63-62, Reese attempted to stop Caitlin Clark‘s drive to the basket and struck her in the head. After a review, the initial ruling of a personal foul was changed to a Flagrant 1, which allowed Clark to make both free throws.

Earlier this month, a similar foul was charged to Chennedy’s name. The incident occurred during the Fever’s 71-70 victory, when Carter, in a non-basketball move, charged at Clark and shoulder-checked her, causing the Fever player to fall to the ground. In the video, Carter could be seen yelling, “You b*tch!” at Caitlin before she pushed her, causing her to fall. This move came out of nowhere and there is no doubt that it was highly personal and motivated by heated feelings.

Every game, without fail, Clark, who is arguably the most well-known player to join the WNBA, draws a lot of attention and intense guarding. Instances like this have become common for the 22-year-old star now.

Caitlin Clark’s frustration with the WNBA

Caitlin has expressed frustration over double standards in the league before. The rising star is the first rookie ever to average at least 15 points, five rebounds and five assists. But on the flip side she’s also leading the league with 5.7 turnovers and 3 technical fouls per game.

After the Carter incident, Caitlin did her best to remain hopeful. “I wasn’t expecting it,” Clark said after the game. “It is what it is. It’s a physical game. Go make the free throw and execute on offense, and I feel like that’s kind of what we did.” Her coach, Christie Sides talked about the unfair treatment the player has been receiving. Does Clark’s coach have a point? Is the league going too hard on the newcomer? 

In a recent interview, Clark said, “I think everybody is physical with me, they get away with things that probably other people don’t get away with. It’s tough, but that’s just the fact of the matter. This is a very physical game, and you’re going to get pressure, this is professional basketball.” Even in the midst of obstacles, the player is determined. Although, the frustration in her voice was palpable as she said, “I feel like I’m getting hammered.”

Well, the WNBA is definitely no piece of cake. As Caitlin Clark makes a transition from college basketball to professional basketball, she will be faced with many such challenges. All eyes will be on the league’s favorite as she tries to navigate the adversities of the world of WNBA.