Fever coach: Divisiveness 'will not win'

Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White expressed frustration with the conversations surrounding the WNBA that aren't about basketball. She addressed critics and emphasized unity within the league, stating that "the hate, the fearmongering, the divisiveness that's trying to hijack our league will not win." White, the 2023 WNBA Coach of the Year, stressed that the team is united and connected, and that they will not be divided by external negativity.

According to The Associated Press, White's comments came after she faced criticism for her response to a flagrant foul committed by DiJonai Carrington on Sophie Cunningham. White's voice rose as she spoke, pounding the table in front of her, and she emphasized that the team prioritizes love, grace, humility, and kindness. She also stated that she stands by her players and will always support them.

White's outburst lasted around 2 1/2 minutes, after which she left without taking questions. The Indiana Fever has had a season marked by controversies, including the incident involving Carrington's foul on Cunningham.

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