She passionately emphasizes the importance of players protecting one another, urging her fellow athletes to stand up for their teammates. “Take care of your players, no matter who they are,” McCoughtry emphasized to TMZ. “If someone is manhandling your teammate, I’m there. We can settle our differences later, but on the court, we’re a team. Don’t mess with my player.”

McCoughtry’s fiery determination to defend her team highlights her unwavering commitment to the game and the camaraderie among athletes in the WNBA.

WNBA veteran Angel McCoughtry says she wants to return to protect players like Caitlin Clark

McCoughtry says that rookies like Clark need a veteran presence to ‘push her through’

With a fiery determination to defend her teammates, Angel McCoughtry is making it clear: she’s ready to return to the WNBA. Offering her services to any team in need, McCoughtry’s veteran presence promises leadership, defense, and an unwavering commitment to the game.

“Someone sign me!” McCoughtry exclaimed, eager to step back onto the court. “I’ll make sure I defend and do what I gotta do.” Despite her last game in 2022, McCoughtry believes she still has what it takes to contribute to a championship-contending team or offer guidance to rookies like Caitlin Clark.

Expressing her desire to support young talents like Clark, McCoughtry’s call to return to the league resonates with a sense of mentorship and a hunger for competition. As she waits for the opportunity to showcase her skills once again, McCoughtry remains a beacon of experience and determination in the WNBA landscape.