Nancy Lieberman gets hot about Chennedy Carter: ‘If I were Caitlin Clark, I would’ve punched her in the face’

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Nancy Lieberman, the former WNBA player and coach, weighed in on the Caitlin Clark-Chennedy Carter confrontation from the weekend. 

Carter’s hip-check on Clark, which the league upgraded to a flagrant foul after Saturday night’s game between the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever, has led to heavy debate in the sports world. 

The panel on FanDuel’s "Run It Back" asked Lieberman what she would’ve done in that situation, and her answer was about as blunt as it gets. 

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Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever reacts during the second half against the Seattle Storm in a game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse May 30, 2024, in Indianapolis.  (Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

"If I were Caitlin Clark, I would’ve punched her in the face," Lieberman said. "I’m from New York, and I would’ve told her to f--- off. That would actually cure the problem."

Lieberman is one of the most respected former players and coaches in women’s basketball, so her opinion on what should’ve gone down carries some weight. 

She likened Clark to NBA superstar LeBron James, saying "[Clark] doesn’t want to mix it up with people, although she could" to protect her image. The Fever also have to be worried about keeping her on the court. A physical altercation usually results in an ejection and suspension. 

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Lieberman also pointed a finger at the Fever’s reaction when the foul occurred. 

"I’ve known Chennedy since she was in high school here in Dallas. She’s a tough kid. She’s a really good basketball player," Lieberman said. "She’s going to come after you