Caitlin Clark hard contact timeline: WNBA's growing history of brutal hits against the face of the sport

Caitlin Clark has appeared to carry a target on her back since she came into the WNBA in 2024, or at least many fans see it that way.

From the very first month of Clark's rookie season, she absorbed controversial hits from opposing players, sparking outrage among many fans. Some referees have also come under heavy scrutiny for how they've handled those moments.

The hits on Clark have sparked ensuing debates that often invoke race, sexual orientation and politics.

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