Lisa Leslie comments on officiating after Alyssa Thomas incident

Lisa Leslie, a former WNBA player, discussed the officiating in the league following an incident where Phoenix Mercury player Alyssa Thomas shoved her fist into the throat of Indiana Fever player Caitlin Clark. During an appearance on CBS Sports' "We Need To Talk," Leslie acknowledged the challenges of officiating but stated that the officials should have caught the incident during the game. She expressed that it was disappointing for officials to miss such a call and emphasized the need for improvement in officiating standards. Leslie also mentioned that players need to take responsibility for their actions on the court. She suggested that Thomas might have received a lighter punishment if she had apologized to Clark after the incident. Leslie concluded by agreeing with Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts that consistency in officiating is essential for all players.