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New York Liberty guard Natasha Cloud is not happy with the WNBA after being threatened with a fine due to her wardrobe at a recent game. She’s taken to social media to voice her frustrations with the league.
Cloud didn’t believe the threat was deserved. She deems the WNBA’s reasoning for the potential fine silly.
The message was relayed after the Liberty matched up against the Las Vegas Aces. Cloud did not play in the contest as she dealt with hip discomfort. She was, however, present on the bench.
The guard wore a hat that read, “New York or Nowhere.” It seemed innocent enough. The WNBA did not take the wardrobe choice lightly.
The league reportedly contacted Natasha Cloud with the warning of a fine this week. She’s still not sure why.
I don’t understand why I receive a fine warning for wearing a hat on the bench for a game I was unable to play in? I just feel like I wanna be left alone lolllzzz
–@T_Cloud4 / X
The NBA prohibits players from wearing hats with brims on the sidelines. The WNBA’s rule on hats is a bit less clear. The league’s dress code does ban commercial logos on everything but sneakers. There are also color guidelines that must be met.
Cloud does not believe she violated the WNBA dress code. She doesn’t think the threat of a fine was warranted. Luckily, she won’t have to deal with the issue much longer. She donned her typical uniform on Sunday after returning to the court for a game vs. the Dream.