As the Indiana Fever prepare to light up the court once more, head coach Christie Sides has delivered an update that should have the entire WNBA quaking in their sneakers—Caitlin Clark’s three-point stroke is back, and it’s deadlier than ever. The Fever will return to action on August 16th against the Phoenix Mercury, and if you thought Clark’s rookie season was already too hot to handle, you’d better buckle up because things are about to get scorching.
Caitlin Clark, the Indiana Fever’s not-so-secret weapon, has been the talk of the league all season, and for good reason. This 22-year-old phenom has been setting the court ablaze with numbers that could make a seasoned veteran weep. But even the greats hit a snag now and then, and Clark’s three-point shot has been a bit like a teenager’s mood swings—wildly unpredictable. Before the Olympic break, she was hitting just 26.2% of her shots from beyond the arc in her last seven games, which, let’s be honest, is a percentage even your grandma would side-eye.
However, Christie Sides has made it crystal clear: Clark’s shot is back, and it’s about to rain threes all over the league. So, while other teams are out there praying for playoff spots, the Fever are silently sharpening their claws, ready to pounce.
The Fever, sitting comfortably in the top 8, are eyeing a playoff run with Clark leading the charge. And why wouldn’t they? Clark has been an absolute beast on the court, averaging a jaw-dropping 17.1 points per game, alongside a league-leading 8.2 assists, 5.8 rebounds, and a somewhat terrifying 5.6 turnovers per game—because apparently, she likes to keep things interesting. Her shooting percentages are nothing to sneeze at either, with a .405 field goal percentage, .327 from three, and a silky .891 from the free-throw line. Oh, and did we mention she’s also set a record or two? Just casual things like the first rookie in WNBA history to drop a triple-double and the Fever’s all-time single-game assist record with 19. No big deal, right?
Let’s not forget, she’s only 22. That’s right, while most of us were struggling to decide between cereal or pancakes for breakfast, Caitlin Clark is out here rewriting the WNBA record books. If you’re not impressed, you might want to check your pulse.
But here’s the kicker—Clark’s potential seems to have no ceiling. While her rookie season has been a rollercoaster of breathtaking highs and “Did she really just do that?” moments, it’s only a sneak peek of what’s to come. And as long as she stays out of the injury-prone territory (knock on wood), the WNBA might as well start engraving her name on future MVP trophies.
So, as we count down the days to her return, one thing’s for sure: the league has been put on notice. Caitlin Clark is back, her shots are falling again, and she’s ready to make the rest of the WNBA look like they’re playing in slow motion. Grab your popcorn, folks, because the Caitlin Clark Show is about to resume, and it’s going to be a blockbuster!
