Caitlin Clark's coach Stephanie White makes feelings clear on 'addressing elephants in the room' after Brianna Turner signing

Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White has said she will not shy away from addressing any elephants in the locker room after the team's busy offseason. The Fever made significant moves to bolster their roster, re-signing Kelsey Mitchell and adding DeWanna Bonner, Natasha Howard, Sophie Cunningham and Sydney Colson.

While those moves seemingly appeased the fanbase, one signing earned tremendous backlash. The Fever signed Brianna Turner on a one-year unprotected contract worth $85,000. Turner had online run-ins with Clark and Fever fans amid their rivalry with Angel Reese's Chicago Sky last season. Many believe Turner wouldn't be a good addition to the locker room dynamics.

However, on the "Sports Media with Richard Deitsch" show on Tuesday, Stephanie White explained how she would handle the players and any potential tension in the locker room.

"From our coaching perspective, you know, we'll just continue to be very transparent in our communication. We will address the elephants in the room. You know, certainly, we're not afraid to do that."

Adding experience, size, and defense around Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston, and Kelsey Mitchell were some of Stephanie White's top priorities. While fans didn't necessarily like the Brianna Turner acquisition, she is regarded as one of the best defensive players in the frontcourt and could be critical to the team's success.

With White assuring fans that she will handle difficult conversations with players if needed, this signing could turn out to be decisive.

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Fever coach Stephanie White makes feelings clear on protecting Caitlin Clark

Fever coach Stephanie White is well aware of what Caitlin Clark has to go through daily with the mass following she has. Clark has been at the receiving end of tremendous criticism and praise since her WNBA debut.

The noise around her can be detrimental to her growth, but White believes her superstar player has done an excellent job of carrying herself.

As Clark gears up for her second season, with a potential title pursuit in sight, White said she would ensure the Fever superstar has a smooth ride by protecting her "peace."

"We want to protect her, certainly help protect her peace and then help her continue to grow on the basketball court," White said on the "Sports Media with Richard Deitsch" show.

Caitlin Clark has become one of the most polarizing basketball athletes. Every move she makes and everything she says is under the scanner, making it crucial for White and the Fever to try and reduce the outside noise surrounding their most valuable player.