“Shut It Down?” Lisa Leslie Warns Caitlin Clark Amid Injury, Backlash, and Playoff Pressure
Leslie’s Case: Protect the Franchise Player
The Fever Math—and the Temptation to Rush
The Weight of the “Clark Effect”
Physicality, Protection, and the Optics Problem
Rankings, Respect, and Reality
The Injury Risk—Not Just Pain, but Reinjury
The Business Question the WNBA Must Answer
What “Shut It Down” Would Signal
The Choice in Front of the Fever
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