Chennedy Carter ATTACKED Marina Mabrey & Coach Teresa Weatherspoon LAUGHS About It!!!

yeah you know I think it was just really great to see even though there was a lack of promotion by the the first quarter as a warm-up we got to be ready to go carter without the ball good cut Carter from the free throw line soft touch knocks it down she's got the last five for Chicago in a double fig imagine a player so Fierce she'd risk it all for a win that's chennedy Carter her latest move against Marina mzi wasn't just a foul it was a karate chop that's got everyone talking is this the end of Carter's WNBA Journey or just another chapter in her controversial career what's the big deal maybe asking yourself Gamers constantly act harshly this is where things get crazy though everyone is talking about chennedy Carter for taking aggressive play to a whole new level imagine this the match up between the Connecticut sun and Chicago sky is very important every action matters and there is a lot of anxiety on the court Carter is renowned for her ferocious style she suddenly does something that stops everyone cold here we're not discussing a straightforward foul it's moments like these that leave you wondering whether she forgot she was a basketball player how did Carter behave she gave Marina mé what is referred to as a karat chop all ofus have witnessed it falls before but this one there was something different about this Witnesses reported seeing a strong arm swing and here's the thing it wasn't even directed toward the ball it was an open Assault on M the referees were unable to ignore it they declared a flagrant foul but a lot of people believe that was far too LAX this was more than a spur of the- moment error it was entirely outside the bounds of typical basketball play risky and intentional the worst part is that Carter isn't new to this throughout the league U there are raised eyebrows due of her harsh past to put it plainly one commentator said this isn't a player acting erratically this is chennedy Carter's identity hurt what does this signify for the WNBA and Carter then that's where things come tricky though the league must answer some difficult questions when a player appears to be on the verge of being dangerous rather than competitive how do you approach them is a flagrant foul sufficient or does the WNBA need to implement more severe sanctions given Carter's past performance others are urging more severe penalties they're arguing that before someone is Gravely injured the league needs to speak up ultimately this is about a stablishing the bar for what constitutes appropriate behavior in professional women's basketball not just about one game or one player how did the coach react to all of this is probably what you're wondering now prepare yourselves for a shocking turn of events also mentioned that they haven't had any practice time in a little bit of practice's the first quarter as a warm-up we got to be ready to go carter without the ball good cut Conner and at hasn't been necessarily partaking in all of Carter's move was the topic of the game but the real conversation started when something unexpected happened imagine a coach who has called for a foul that could change the course of the game how do you think they would respond for all the wrong reasons coach Theresa weatherspoon's reaction is causing a stir for a moment let's discuss coach Weatherspoon she is not just any coach rather she is the Chicago Sky Leader and a WNBA Legend when it comes to significant fouls you would think she would be all business right false all eyes were on Weatherspoon as the referees called a review of Carter's karate chop maneuver what did they observe then a laughing smiling coach yes you did indeed hear that Weatherspoon seemed to find the whole event funny while everyone else was still trying to figure out what had just happened it seems as though she was watching a comedy program and forgot she was the head coach of a professional basketball team but this is more than simply a coach laughing there are some serious concerns regarding the culture of the Chicago Sky organization after weatherspoon's response what message does the player receive when a coach laughs off hostile Behavior you could say something like hey no big deal if you decide to go all Kung Fu on the court yeah you know I think it was just really great to see even though there was a lack of promotion by the mar from the three-point line for Chicago and already an offensive rebound for cardoso and it gives that Carter from the right elbow spotting and staring down the Connecticut bench this is why Marina May wanted out it comes from the coach a commenter accurately stated hurt for weather spoon in the sky that must hurt it raises the possibility that there is more to the team's handling of player Behavior than just one isolated event consider it how would you feel as a player for the sky if you witnessed your coach giggling during a critical foul review it might lead you to believe that playing aggressively is acceptable or even encouraged and that's not precisely the kind of team culture that keeps players safe or brings home trophies however weatherspoon's response has an effect that extends Beyond her group the Chicago Sky reputation within the league may be impacted by this kind of action it doesn't exactly scream professionalism when other teams witness a coach who appears to support aggressive play this is the kind of thing that might cause players to reconsider joining the sky or lessen the likelihood that other teams will consider them a genuine rival not to be overlooked are the supporters in particular when it comes to player safety basketball supporters demand their teams to play with seriousness witnessing an instructor brush off a potentially hazardous play many of his supporters will find that offensive it might even cause some supporters to stop supporting the team entirely what does this imply for chady Carter's potential employment with the sky then it's hardly exactly motivating to change when your coach laughs at your hostile behavior is it it can be interpreted as permission for Carter to continue pushing the envelope which is the last thing the WNBA needs at this point there's more to the story than what you might assume regarding Carter and Weatherspoon the WNBA is at a turning point in its history and the decisions made now might make or kill the league are we seeing the beginning of the end for the current ERA of women's professional basketball for a moment let's pan out to see The Wider view weatherspoon's laughter and Carter's karate skills aren't isolated incidents they are a part of an expanding movement that is causing the WNBA great trouble we are discussing a problem affecting the entire league that has the potential to destroy all that women's basketball has accomplished critics are afraid not just angry they want the WNBA to take immediate action against aggressive behavior why because it's not just the participating players who suffer from situations like Carter's foul they harm the league as a whole consider it what would happen to the wnba's reputation if Spectators began to believe that players could take karate chops without repercussions but it goes beyond just looking awful the issue is player safety a player puts their trust in the league to look out for them each and every time they step onto the court but that trust begins to erode when violent play is tolerated and it's difficult to regain once that's gone this is where things become really fascinating though this goes beyond chennedy Carter alone do you recall Angel Reese people are talking about her latest performance but not always in a positive way it seems as though women's basketball is experiencing a surge of contentious conduct that the league is finding it difficult to cope with one pundit didn't hold back when he said this kind of garbage has to stop yet the WNBA should suspend someone after the fact enough is enough that's not merely a sign of displeasure it's an appeal for responsibility what then should the WNBA do they find themselves in a precarious situation they have to uphold the Integrity of the game while also safeguarding their athletes back on June 27th first quarter for the sky they won it against the aces but Carter from the free throw line soft touch KNX it down she's got the last five for Chicago in a double fig part of the Season out with injury it's great to see her be able to get her get herself back frustrated thought she should have got however they also don't want to lessen the fervor and energy that Define great basketball the problem is that they might not have an option if they don't take action quickly the fans are growing agitated gamers are beginning to worry and backers to put it mildly they're watching this whole thing very carefully the WNBA must tread carefully it is imperative that they convey unequivocally that hazardous play will not be accepted while avoiding making every match an official's worst nightmare they're doing a balancing act and at the moment it feels unsteady a few are demanding more severe punishments some desire improved coaching and Player Development some are even calling for a total revision of the League's code of conduct one thing is certain regardless of the outcome the WNBA cannot afford to ignore this one and here's the worrying part if they don't figure this out quickly it might start to interfere with the game play Imagine athletes holding back on opportunities to score because they fear injury or coaches who know they can get away with it yet are encouraging aggressive behavior that isn't the WNBA that we are familiar with what comes next then the WNBA now has the ball in its Court they must choose the type of League they wish to play in do they wish to be recognized as a venue where players May showcase their abilities or a theater of operations where anything goes everyone is watching and the clock is ticking everyone is waiting to see what the WNBA will do including coaches players and fans will they take the lead and establish new guidelines for player Behavior or are they going to let this chance pass them by