Fever president sends blunt Stephanie White message amid calls for firing

Indiana Fever president Kelly Krauskopf has made it clear that Stephanie White, the team's head coach, has full support from the organization. This stands in contrast to calls from some fans for White's firing after her response to the controversial Flagrant 2 foul committed by former teammate DiJonai Carrington during a recent game against the Chicago Sky.

Some fans demanded White's dismissal following her defense of Carrington's intentions and praise for the Chicago guard's competitiveness. However, Krauskopf firmly shut down any suggestion that Indiana would make a coaching change. She stated that White has led the Fever to great success and that she has the full support of the leadership team.

The controversy began when Cunningham intercepted a pass and raced to the basket, with Carrington pursuing the play from behind and making forceful contact with Cunningham's face and neck. Carrington was ejected from the game due to the foul, and Cunningham later said she believed the contact was intentional. White defended Carrington's actions, stating that it was a hard foul, but not intentional.

While White's comments may have created an awkward situation with fans, Krauskopf's statement makes it clear that Indiana's leadership does not believe there is a larger problem within the locker room. Firing White during a playoff push would be an extreme reaction, given the team's strong record and playoff positioning.