Las Vegas Aces forward Brianna Turner didn’t hold back in criticizing the latest statement from Indiana Fever general manager Amber Cox.
During the Fever’s exit interviews on Saturday, Cox took some time to defend the team’s fans. Fever supporters have received a lot of flak recently after an incident with Aces star A’ja Wilson during Game 2 of the WNBA playoffs.
To recall, Wilson confronted a fan late in the game for pointing at her and allegedly stepping toward her. The Aces center was called for a technical foul for the incident, while the fan in question was initially removed before being allowed back in since Indiana’s investigation didn’t find any violation of the fan code of conduct.
“The attacks on our fan base have no basis in reality, and they need to stop, especially with members of the media,” Cox said.
While the Fever GM acknowledged that there is the “occasional bad behavior from spectators” and said that those supporters should be held accountable, the fact of the matter is that “not one fan was removed from a game” for Indiana.
“We did not have one fan pointed out by a player who violated the WNBA code of conduct this season. Not one fan was removed from a game. We take this really seriously and that is backed up by our security stats and the lived experiences of countless fans who we host at every game,” Cox added.
Cox also appeared to touch on the Wilson incident, stating, “Our fans love this team. They’re going to cheer. They’re going to boo. And sometimes they might point. It’s a homecourt advantage for a reason. And it’s the same for the Pacers. And all of that is within the code of conduct. Fever games have always been about inclusivity. Sports are the ultimate unifier, and we want everyone to be a fan of the Fever and a fan of this league.”
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Brianna Turner Fires Back After Fever GM’s ‘False Statement’
Cox’s statement, however, didn’t sit well with Turner, who had a different experience during her time with the Fever. The WNBA veteran spent the 2025 season with Indiana, appearing in 35 games, including the playoffs.
According to Turner, what Cox said about Fever fans is “an unequivocally false statement,” adding that there are a lot of players inside and outside the franchise who have complained about Indiana’s supporters.
“Players inside and outside the organization have repeatedly issued complaints with the Fever Fanbase. While it’s not all Indy fans, it’s certainly a trend. To say the attacks have ‘no basis in reality’ is disingenuous,” Turner wrote on X.
Cox and the Fever have yet to address Turner’s claim. Sure enough, it’s a pretty strong message that carries a lot of weight, especially since it’s from a former player.
