If Caitlin Clark’s teammates won’t defend her from rough plays, Angel McCoughtry is ready to step up.
McCoughtry, 37, discussed the issue on “TMZ Sports” after a recent incident involving Chicago Sky guard Chennedy Carter’s aggressive play against Clark. McCoughtry stresses the need for teammates, like Clark, to protect each other in the WNBA.
“Take care of your players. All of y’all. I don’t care who it is. If somebody is dragging your player down by the neck, I’m in your face. ‘What the hell are you doing?’ Hey, we can go have lunch later, but right now we’re competing. Don’t grab my player like that.”
McCoughtry acknowledges a player who would defend her teammates: Angel herself.
“Someone sign me! I’ll make sure, I’m a vet and I’ll make sure I defend and do what I gotta do.”
And, Angel isn’t kidding about coming back. She’s dead serious.
“I’m actually waiting to go back [to the WNBA]. Somebody, I’m here! Call me! C’mon, I’m still dunking the basketball!”
When asked about her preferred destination, she said: “I would love to play on a team that can contest for a championship or be a vet to help the young ones … like Caitlin Clark. She needs that vet around her arm just pushing her through the season.”
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— TMZ Sports (@TMZ_Sports) June 5, 2024
