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Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has been the subject of many debates since she arrived in the league in 2024. The guard was the center of another controversial take on Friday, as ESPN analyst Carolyn Peck expressed her thoughts on the Fever's performances without her. The analyst's questionable view earned a reaction from Kevin Durant's brother, who lashed out at Peck on Instagram.
The former Purdue coach's controversial remarks came during an appearance on ESPN W's postgame show. In the clip posted on Instagram by Complex Sports on Friday, Peck said Indiana was "more dangerous" without Clark in its lineup, earning the ire of plenty.
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The comment stemmed from the Fever's recent performances without Caitlin Clark. Indiana has won three games in Clark's absence, who has missed four games due to a groin injury. It included a 74-59 triumph over the Minnesota Lynx to clinch the Commissioner's Cup and an 81-54 win over the Las Vegas Aces, which was the team's first victory over them since 2019.
All of these factors culminated in Peck calling the Fever a more "dangerous" team without Clark. However, this comment wasn't taken kindly by the majority, as the ESPN analyst received severe backlash. Kevin Durant’s brother, Tony Durant, was among those dissatisfied with her take, as he commented on the Instagram post by Complex Sports.
"The hate they really got for this girl spews thru there f*ckin skin, it’s disgusting! And we all know why! They love AR tho!" Tony commented.
Durant's comment highlighted the hate Clark receives, as this isn't the only controversy she has been engulfed in. The Fever star's overwhelming support during the All-Star voting has been another topic of debate, with fans and players having divided opinions.
Caitlin Clark is set to miss her fifth game in a row on Saturday, as the Indiana Fever aim to take revenge on the LA Sparks
Caitlin Clark's health has been a major concern for the Indiana Fever in recent weeks. The superstar is set to miss her fifth straight game with a groin injury, as she is out for her team's game against the LA Sparks on Saturday. Clark missed her team's last four games, including the Commissioner's Cup final against the Minnesota Lynx.
Despite Clark's absence, the Fever will enter this game looking to avenge their loss against the Sparks on June 26. Indiana was defeated 85-75 in the two teams' last meeting, which was their first matchup without Caitlin Clark.
The groin injury isn't the guard's first ailment of the season, as she missed four games earlier in the season with a quadriceps strain.
