Indiana Fever general manager Amber Cox pushed back against criticism of the team’s fanbase following the controversy involving Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson during the WNBA playoffs.
The Fever’s season ended Thursday with a Game 3 loss to the Aces. The series had already drawn attention after Wilson confronted a Fever fan during the closing stages of Game 2.
Aces coach Becky Hammon said afterward that players and fans both have responsibilities when it comes to maintaining proper conduct. However, the Fever later said the fan involved in the incident had not violated the team’s code of conduct.
Cox addressed the criticism surrounding Indiana fans during the Fever’s end-of-season news conference Saturday.
“The attacks on our fan base have no basis in reality, and they need to stop, especially with members of the media,” Cox said. “Every organization in the league, every organization throughout professional sports all the way down to youth. REC leagues have to deal with occasional bad behavior from spectators.”
Article Continues Below"The attacks on our fanbase have no basis in reality, and they need to stop. Especially from members of the media, not you guys."
Fever GM Amber Cox defends Indiana fans amid postseason criticism in her closing statement.
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Cox made clear that fans who cross the line should face consequences. However, she pointed to the Fever’s experience throughout the season as evidence against broader claims about the fanbase.
According to her, no Indiana fan had been identified by a player as violating the WNBA Code of Conduct during the season, and no fan had been removed from a game.
Cox also highlighted the international reach of the Fever’s home games. She said fans from all 50 states and 57 countries attended games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, with more than 35% of the team’s fans coming from outside Indiana.