After around two months of playing as a pro, Caitlin Clark is finally learning the ropes. Along with the Indiana Fever rookie getting familiar with how the game is played in the WNBA, she also got real about her bid to become an All Star this season.
Clark was drafted first overall by the Fever in the 2024 WNBA Draft. She played college basketball for the Iowa Hawkeyes and cemented her legacy as one of the greatest collegiate players of all time. The superstar guard led the NCAA in scoring and assists multiple times, was a two-time national player of the year, and became the all-time Division I scoring leader.
Her dominant college career and popularity have contributed to a surge of interest in women’s basketball. At the youth international level, Clark has won three gold medals with the U.S. national team, including two FIBA U19 World Cup MVPs.
Furthermore, Clark has had a significant impact on the popularity of women’s basketball. Her performances at the NCAA tournament and in her WNBA career have led to record-breaking television viewership and attendance numbers. Analysts have coined the term “Caitlin Clark effect” to describe her influence, which has generated substantial economic benefits for the teams and regions she has played in.
Indiana Fever Star Caitlin Clark Reveals Thoughts About WNBA All-Star Bid
Clark has been quite the magnet for controversy even before she played in the WNBA. The upcoming All-Star Game, in particular, is also seen as a potential point of tension among her and other players in the league. As a result, the Indiana star gave out a safe response about her bid to play in that game, as seen in a video shared by Desert Wave Media on X.
Caitlin Clark when she was asked about coming back to Phoenix to potentially play in the 2024 #WNBA All-Star Game: “I don’t talk in hypotheticals.”#WNBATwitter #FeverRising pic.twitter.com/Nvl3x5lAS2
— Desert Wave Media (@DesertWaveCo) June 29, 2024
Over the course of 19 games in her first year in the league, Clark has averaged 16.2 points on 35 percent shooting from deep, 5.5 rebounds, 6.6 assists, and 1.4 steals per game. However, the Fever is in ninth place with a 7-12 record, which currently puts them outside the playoff picture at this point in time.
Given her popularity, it’s certain Clark will make the All-Star Game in her first year in the league. If that happens, it will serve as a validation of how sought-after the Indiana star is in the public’s eye.
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