It was just another day in the life of Caitlin Clark, you know, breaking records, securing victories, and casually rubbing shoulders with Olympic gold medalists. Wednesday night at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse turned out to be more than just another game for Clark and the Indiana Fever. Not only did they send the Connecticut Sun packing with an 84-80 defeat, but Clark also set a WNBA rookie record for most 3-pointers made. And if that wasn’t enough, she got to share the moment with two of America’s favorite Olympic darlings, Simone Biles and Gabby Thomas. Talk about leveling up your post-game celebrations.
From Courtside to Courtside Celebrities
After the Fever’s hard-fought victory over the Sun, Caitlin Clark didn’t just rest on her laurels—she decided to add a little star power to her already shining evening. Pictures and videos flooded social media, capturing Clark and her teammates basking in the glory of their win with none other than Simone Biles, the gymnast who redefined gravity, and Gabby Thomas, the sprinter who makes Usain Bolt look like he’s jogging.
And boy, did the Fever’s social media team have a field day. It was as if the team’s Instagram page transformed into a Hall of Fame fan account overnight, complete with selfies, victory dances, and the kind of infectious joy that can only come from winning and meeting your heroes. Clark, for her part, looked like a kid in a candy store—or, more accurately, like a rookie baller who just shattered a record in front of two Olympic gold medalists.
Clark’s Record-Breaking Feat: Rhyne Howard Who?
Let’s not bury the lede: Caitlin Clark is officially a 3-point dynamo. The Fever rookie dropped her 88th 3-pointer of the season, surpassing Rhyne Howard’s previous mark of 85, set just last year. Sorry, Rhyne, but records are meant to be broken—especially when Clark is around. And, oh, she’s also leading the rookie charts in assists, because why not be the queen of two stats at once?
Clark seems to be collecting records like some people collect stamps. Recently, she surpassed a 26-year-old WNBA record for most assists in a rookie season, outdoing Ticha Penicheiro’s 224 dimes from way back in 1998. Clark isn’t just rewriting the record books; she’s authoring a whole new saga.
Fever on the Rise: Don’t Call It a Comeback (Yet)
The Fever are gaining momentum like a snowball rolling downhill, and the league should be worried. They currently sit in seventh place with a 15-16 record. Sure, they’re still a game behind the Phoenix Mercury and a few games ahead of the Chicago Sky, but with the easiest remaining schedule, according to Tankathon, things are looking feverishly good.
With Caitlin Clark playing like she’s on a mission from the basketball gods, the Fever could be the Cinderella story no one saw coming this season.
Clark’s Olympic Snub: A Motivational Fuel?
Now, about that Olympic snub. When Team USA announced its roster on June 11, Clark was only 13 games into her WNBA career, averaging a solid 16.3 points per game. Not bad for a rookie, right? But apparently, that wasn’t enough for the Olympic selectors. Clark, however, is taking it in stride, like the champ she is. “I wouldn’t say I’m bummed,” she shrugged, channeling her inner Zen master. “It just gives me something to work for, you know?”
Translation: “Hey Team USA, remember me in four years when I’m torching your competition.”
Since the Olympic break, Clark has been averaging 22.6 points, 7.8 assists, and 5.4 rebounds per game while leading the Fever to a 4-1 record. If this is what a “snubbed” Caitlin Clark looks like, maybe she should be left off more rosters.
Looking Ahead: 2028, Anyone?
The 2028 Olympics might be four years away, but it seems like Caitlin Clark’s already got them circled on her calendar. Who knows what she’ll be up to by then? Maybe she’ll have broken every WNBA record twice, led the Fever to a championship, and become a global basketball sensation. One thing’s for sure: Team USA better start paying attention because Clark is just getting started.
In the meantime, Caitlin Clark will continue doing what she does best—dominating on the court, rewriting history, and fangirling over Olympic legends. It’s just another day at the office for the WNBA’s next big thing.
