Caitlin Clark takes hits—and the WNBA stays silent while Michael Jordan’s agent speaks out

In basketball, some plays don’t show up on the stat sheet—but they carry a story. That’s exactly what Caitlin Clark is living. The Indiana Fever rookie arrived in the league with millions of followers and major endorsement deals. But along with the spotlight, Caitlin Clark brought a storm of envy, both on and off the hardwood. Why? Her rapid rise struck a nerve the WNBA seems reluctant to address.

The spark? Caitlin Clark took a hard foul from Chennedy Carter—a hit that many considered more than just aggressive defense. That moment sparked opinions, media blowback… and the most talked-about non-call of the season.

Michael Jordan’s agent steps up for Clark

Enter David Falk, the powerhouse agent who helped shape the career of Michael Jordan. Falk openly called out the league’s lack of response, saying the WNBA should’ve acted decisively after Caitlin Clark was knocked down.

“That would never happen in the NBA,” Falk said. If a role player cheap-shotted stars like Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, or LeBron James, they’d be suspended without hesitation. But Caitlin Clark? Silence.

David Falk, longtime agent of Michael Jordan, thinks Cathy Engelbert was “asleep at the switch” on the hard foul on a dead ball against Caitlin Clark last year vs Chicago 👀: “I’d suspend that girl for five games…I think that was really, really poorly handled…That would never… pic.twitter.com/H13LtuPLfZ

— Claire: Caitlin Clark Style (@caitlinclarksty) July 9, 2025

As reported by First Sportz, Falk accused commissioner Cathy Engelbert of being asleep at the wheel. He insisted that Caitlin Clark isn’t just another athlete—she’s a commercial engine who could uplift the entire WNBA ecosystem.

Caitlin Clark draws parallels to Michael Jordan

During his appearance on The Kevin Sheehan Show, Falk said the backlash Caitlin Clark is facing mirrors what Michael Jordan endured in his early years: jealousy, pushback, and doubts. That’s why Falk urged the WNBA to hold a full-league meeting—one that levels with players. “When Caitlin Clark moves games from 5,000 to 20,000-seat arenas, everyone earns more. So drop the drama and think like a team,” he said.

Beyond the headlines and highlight reels, Caitlin Clark is carrying a double burden: playing hard and absorbing the weight of envy. That kind of pressure rarely shows up in box scores. Meanwhile, the WNBA seems to be playing the long game—hoping that fresh college stars with social media buzz will eventually diffuse the spotlight currently centered on Clark.