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Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White has rejected the idea of adding players who could create friction in the locker room even if they bring a winning mentality. The former Connecticut Sun coach said the priority for the Fever's front office this offseason would be to surround Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell with the right kind of players.
During an appearance for Purdue University in their Presidential Lecture Series, White explained the team's focus before they made several moves to become championship candidates.
"The No. 1 thing that each one of those players said when we got the job when we started free agency was, 'Take care of our locker room.' It's not win at all costs. Right? It's take care of our locker room."
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Several fans on X (formerly Twitter) felt that Stephanie White's statement closed the door on a potential move for Chennedy Carter. Many felt her arrival would damage the culture the team had built last season.
Carter has been involved in several conflicts since being drafted with the fourth pick in 2020. She had a verbal altercation with Dream teammate Courtney Williams that resulted in her being suspended and eventually traded to the Sparks.
Last season, she was involved in an on-court incident with Caitlin Clark. She drove her shoulder into the Rookie of the Year during an inbound pass and was hit with a Flagrant 1 after the game. She also seemingly criticized Clark's impact on the game.
"Chennedy is simply unfit for the Indiana Fever. In my opinion, Carter is unlikely to sign with any WNBA team," one fan said.
"She knows absolutely. She’s seen enough crap going on," another fan said.
"There goes your Carter dream," another commented.
Some fans rejected the notion that Sedona Price, another controversial player, would be drafted by the Fever.
"taking her word and trusting they don’t draft that abuser," one fan wrote.
Fans also said other franchises should follow White's example.
"Coach White's emphasis on character is refreshing. Hope Colson's aligns with the Fever's values," one fan said.
Caitlin Clark on Indiana Fever's new signings
After a busy offseason for the Indiana Fever, Caitlin Clark is excited to play with her new teammates under a former Coach of the Year. Clark told reporters on Tuesday that she was excited about the team's future.
"They know what it takes to win, they know what it takes to get to the Finals, they know what it takes to win championships," Clark said. "I think it's exactly what we needed in our locker room. But also they're not just really good basketball players, they're great leaders and great people and I know the front office prioritized that."
Clark, Boston and Mitchell led the Fever to the No. 6 seed in the WNBA last season, but she's ready to raise the bar and chase a title this year.
