It’s official—Caitlin Clark has gone from “Will she make the Olympics?” to “Is she already a Hall of Famer?” faster than you can say “Steph Curry’s range.” What started as a rookie with Olympic dreams turned into one of the most exciting rollercoasters in WNBA history—and trust us, the ride is only just beginning. Buckle up!
A Record-Breaking Year (And We’re Not Even Talking About the Olympics)
In case you’ve been living under a basketball-less rock, the WNBA has been blowing up this season. Ratings are skyrocketing higher than a Clark buzzer-beater, merchandise is flying off shelves faster than you can say “#22,” and social media is collectively losing its mind over every. Single. Clark. Play. Not to mention, she’s been the driving force behind the most-watched WNBA Draft and the most-viewed All-Star Game in the league’s 28-year history.
But wait—this is the same Caitlin Clark that didn’t get an invite to Team USA’s Paris Olympic squad. Yes, that Caitlin Clark, who is now tearing it up for the Indiana Fever. Why wasn’t she in Paris, you ask? Well, according to Cheryl Reeve, USA’s head coach and now full-time member of the “Caitlin Clark Fan Club,” there just wasn’t room for a rookie, even if she can make threes from parking-lot range.
Reeve’s Olympic Reversal: “I Bow to the Queen”
Cheryl Reeve, head coach of the Minnesota Lynx and head of Team USA’s gold-medal-winning squad, has finally admitted what we were all thinking: Caitlin Clark is a walking Hall of Fame highlight reel. On the “In Case You Missed It” podcast, Reeve—once hesitant about including Clark on her Olympic roster—sang a very different tune this time: “She’s the future. Scratch that. She’s the present. She’s a Hall of Famer already, and she’s only just getting started.”
Hold up—did she just compare Clark to Stephen Curry? Oh yes, she did. Apparently, it’s not just the 35-foot bombs that make Clark Curry-like—it’s the game-changing, soul-crushing, deep-range daggers she drops on defenders who didn’t even know they were guarding the next basketball legend.
The Fever’s Sizzling Run: Is Clark Too Hot to Handle?
Since the WNBA came back from its Olympic break (Clark’s vacation was well-deserved, FYI), the Indiana Fever has been on fire. Sitting at a comfortable 19-18 record, the Fever has won 8 out of 11 games, and guess who’s leading the charge? That’s right: Caitlin “Break-the-Rookie-Curse” Clark.
With Eastern Conference Player of the Week honors in her back pocket (three times in a row, mind you), Clark has shown us all what a little rest and relaxation can do. Imagine if she had gone to Paris—she’d probably be sipping lattes in the corner of the court by now. Instead, she’s out here setting records, making grown men cry, and earning a spot in the WNBA history books.
Records Shattered, Dreams Realized—And We Haven’t Even Hit 2028
Clark might not have made the Paris Olympics, but let’s be real—her time will come. Los Angeles 2028? You bet your basketball she’ll be there. And by then, she’ll probably have shattered enough records to create her own museum exhibit.
Right now, though? Clark is on the verge of breaking the WNBA’s single-season assist record—just five more dimes to go. Oh, and let’s not forget: she already holds the single-game assist record with a mind-boggling 19. Talk about dishing out the goods
