# Adam Silver: Unfair to make Caitlin Clark a 'political football' in WNBA debates

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver stated that it is unfair to turn WNBA star Caitlin Clark into a "political football" in ongoing debates about the league. He emphasized that Clark, a rookie, should not be used as a symbol for broader cultural or political disagreements. Silver's comments address the increasing politicization of women's basketball and its star players.

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### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jul/17/adam-silver-caitlin-clark-wnba-officiating) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:47:47 GMT