A storm is brewing at the highest levels of female basketball, which could lead to a historical change in the WNBA rules.

In a rare and emotional public statement,Lisa Bluder, the legendary former coach of the Iowa Hawkeyes and mentor of the superstar of the WNBA Caitlin Clark, has pronouncedagainst the increasingly aggressive, and possibly dangerous physical behavior, directed towards its former player.

What do you demand?
A change of rules. A reform. An adjustment of accounts at the League level.

Since his arrival at the WNBA, Caitlin Clark Harazed on the courtsWith its deep triples, your elite game vision and its unmatched poise. But his meteoric ascent has brought something else:A worrying pattern of hard offenses, violent elbows and deliberate demolition.

Party after match, Clark has been pushed, mosquty, slapped and placada. Recently,Marina Mabrey, from Connecticut Sun, sent her flying to the groundIn a shameless act that should have caused immediate expulsion, but it was not.

For Bluder, that was the drop that filled the glass.

Talking to ESPN Radio and then on a viral tweet, Bluder did not hold:

I spent years seeing Caitlin train, play and inspire millions. What I see now is not a strong defense. It is retaliation. It is resentment. And he is putting his career and the integrity of the league at risk.

She continued:

If the WNBA wants to attract a global audience and keep its healthy stars, we must rethink what is allowed on the court. It is time to implement a flagrant review system. It is time to protect the players.

Bluder not only relieves. Proposes real and viable changes in the policies of the league:

Automatic review of flagrant faults:Every time a player touches the ground due to contact, the referees must start a video review to detect possible flagrant fouls.

Stepted suspensions:The repeat offenders who physically attack the players face increasing suspension durations.

Star protection clause:Similar to the NBA unwritten standard, it suggests that the rules should be adapted toguarantee the safety of outstanding playersthat drive the audience and assistance.

Caitlin is not just a rookie. It is a generational icon. We protect Quarterbacks in American football. We protect the shooters in the NBA. Why is Caitlin Clark easy for abuse every night?

As expected, Bluder’s statement has divided the world of sport.

Fans consider“Very expected”: a voice that finally tells the truth to power in a league that is perceived asreluctant to self -control.WNBA former players like Sheryl Swoopes and Lindsay Whamen tweeted showing their agreement, stating that the League“He has the obligation with the fans”to protect their stars.

But others call it“suave”.
An anonymous WNBA coach allegedly said:

“If you can’t handle contact, you may not be prepared for this league.”

That comment, when leaked on the Internet, only aggravated the situation.

While Caitlin Clark has not made any public statement that directly addresses the plea of ​​his coach, his performance says everything.

Just a few days after Mabrey’s push incident, he scored28 points, 10 assists and 6 rebounds, which led the Fever to an emotional victory and sent a silent message to the league:
“They can knock me down, but I’m not going to reverse.”

So far, the League has not issued any formal response to Bluder’s comments. But internal sources suggest that“The conversations to change the rules are being carried out behind closed doors.”With national ratings going up every time Clark plays, WNBA executives are lowa growing pressureTo take action, both to protect sport and to project your future.

An executive of the League, speaking under anonymity, said:

We had never seen this level of attention in such a fast player. If we lose it for an injury due to a bad arbitration, the league could go back years.

What began as a coach defending his former star has become something much bigger:A national conversation about violence, respect and evolution in women’s sports.

Lisa Bluder’s words resonate in stadiums, studies and joint rooms. And now the question floats in the air like a horn about to sound:

Will the WNBA protect your most valuable player or allow another generational talent to be silenced?