Fame has a funny way of sneaking up on you, especially if you’re Caitlin Clark. The WNBA All-Star guard, known for her dazzling performances on the court, is now making headlines for her grocery runs. Yep, you read that right. Clark, who has taken the WNBA by storm, was recently spotted at a Kroger supermarket. The snapshots of her posing with some starstruck fans have set social media ablaze, proving that even All-Stars need microwaveable rice.
Over the last few years, Clark’s journey from college sensation to WNBA superstar has been nothing short of meteoric. The former Iowa Hawkeye shattered records and expectations, culminating in her being the top pick in the 2024 draft. Fast forward just 26 professional games, and Clark is already one of the league’s top players, sending ratings and viewership numbers through the roof faster than you can say “three-pointer.”
Of course, being a superstar comes with its own set of challenges. For Clark, this means that a simple trip to the grocery store turns into a social media frenzy. Fans couldn’t help but share their thoughts on her casual Nike hoodie and sweatpants ensemble. One fan quipped, “Getting tougher to go out incognito,” while another lamented, “Poor girl can’t even do her groceries in peace.”
Others found Clark’s down-to-earth appearance refreshingly relatable. “I love how she looks like a regular person who pulls up to the store in their house clothes,” one fan observed. “CC refuses to not still be a normal person. Gotta respect that. Can’t be easy!” chimed in another. The cherry on top was a fan who noticed, “She purchases the microwaveable rice like I do.”
The viral post, shared by the IU Indy Women’s Basketball X account, has racked up nearly 4,000 likes in just a day, proving that fans can’t get enough of Clark’s every move – even when it’s just shopping for groceries.
Despite the limelight, Clark has been mindful of her need for rest. After a grueling year filled with endless games and media attention, the 22-year-old opted to sit out the WNBA’s 3-point contest. “I’ve been playing basketball for a year straight,” Clark told the New York Post. “So I think just enjoying this break, I think there’s going to be plenty of opportunities for me to do that at some point…I need a break, and I need to take some time for myself to enjoy what I want to do.”
Clark’s schedule has indeed been relentless. After playing 39 games during her senior year and leading Iowa to the NCAA championship game on April 7, she had a mere nine days off before the 2024 WNBA Draft. Following another brief respite, she made her professional debut on May 14, and it’s been non-stop basketball ever since.
So, while Caitlin Clark might be taking a break from her on-court heroics, it seems she can’t escape the public eye – even in the aisles of Kroger. As WNBA Twitter continues to buzz with excitement over her every move, one thing is clear: Caitlin Clark is a star both on and off the court. And who knew? She shops for microwaveable rice just like the rest of us.
