The WNBA’s All-Star Weekend wrapped up in a flurry of slam dunks, dazzling assists, and the kind of star power that would make even the Milky Way envious. Team WNBA triumphed over Team USA with a thrilling 117-109 victory, largely thanks to the spellbinding performances of Arike Ogunbowale, Caitlin Clark, and Angel Reese.
Fresh off this whirlwind weekend, Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark, who’s been turning heads and breaking records since she stepped onto the court, shared a heartwarming Instagram post featuring snapshots from her very first WNBA All-Star selection. And, as if scripted by a Hollywood writer, the comments section lit up with love from her fellow All-Stars.
Arike and Aliyah’s Instagram Love Fest
Arike Ogunbowale, the All-Star game MVP and all-around dynamo, couldn’t hold back her excitement. “Tha future!” she exclaimed, and honestly, if Arike says it, we believe it. Not to be outdone, Clark’s teammate and fellow All-Star, Aliyah Boston, chimed in with, “My favorite hooper fr.” The camaraderie and mutual admiration are enough to make any basketball fan’s heart swell.
Stats, Records, and a Touch of Sass
Ogunbowale wasn’t just spitting compliments, though. She backed it up with an All-Star game record of 34 points, alongside six assists, three rebounds, and two steals. Meanwhile, Boston contributed four points and shot 2-3 from the field, clearly playing the humble yet mighty role.
Clark, not one to be overshadowed, led all WNBA players in fan votes with a whopping 700,735, proving that her fanbase is as dedicated as a die-hard rom-com lover during a Nicholas Sparks marathon. Boston followed closely with 618,680 votes, solidifying their status as fan favorites.
Clark’s Record-Breaking All-Star Debut
Caitlin Clark’s first All-Star Game was nothing short of electric. Her passing wizardry was on full display as she set a WNBA All-Star rookie record with 10 assists, coming just shy of Sue Bird’s legendary 11-assist record from 2017. When told about Bird’s record, Clark’s response was golden: “Oh, it’s Sue’s? Then I’m breaking it. She’s been talking crap all game. If it’s anybody else, they can keep it. Not Sue Bird.”
Alas, fate (or perhaps the coach) had other plans, and Clark spent much of the second half on the bench, leaving Bird’s record intact for another year. But let’s be real—Clark’s got plenty of time to rewrite the history books.
Looking Ahead
Before the All-Star break, Clark was averaging 17.1 points, 8.2 assists, and 5.8 rebounds per game, with a respectable 32.7% shooting from behind the arc. In her last game before the break, she set a WNBA record with 19 assists, along with 24 points and six rebounds, shooting a scorching 53 percent from the field.
As Clark continues to show flashes of greatness early in her career, the Indiana Fever’s playoff hopes rest on her capable shoulders. With teammates like Ogunbowale and Boston cheering her on, the future of the WNBA looks brighter than ever—full of sass, class, and a whole lot of talent.
