Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark is out here making history as casually as the rest of us make breakfast. The WNBA announced its All-WNBA First Team, and guess who crashed the veteran party? None other than rookie phenom Caitlin Clark, of course! Not only did she make the cut, but she became the only rookie on the list — talk about rookie domination.
Clark’s selection wasn’t just a nice touch; it was historic. She’s the first rookie to crack the First Team since Candace Parker in 2008. That’s right, folks — Clark didn’t just join the club, she walked in like she owned the place.
Aliyah Boston, her Indiana Fever teammate, was so hyped that she could only manage a quick-but-perfect five-word reaction on Instagram: “Add it to the list.” Honestly, at this point, Clark’s awards list might need its own separate section on Wikipedia. You know you’re on fire when even your teammates are like, “Yup, just another day in the office for Caitlin.”
The All-WNBA First Team lineup reads like a who’s who of WNBA stardom: A’ja Wilson, Napheesa Collier (both unanimous choices), Breanna Stewart, and Alyssa Thomas. But it’s Clark who’s making everyone double-take. We’re talking about someone who not only locked down the 2024 Rookie of the Year award, became an All-Star, and led the league in assists, but also managed to snag an All-WNBA First Team spot. For a rookie! Candace Parker flashbacks, anyone?
If all that wasn’t enough to make you want to hang her poster on your wall, there’s more. Clark’s historic season didn’t just come with praise — it came with cold, hard cash. As if being named to the First Team wasn’t sweet enough, each player selected gets a cool $10,300 prize. That’s right, a little financial cherry on top for all those smooth dimes and clutch shots. Meanwhile, the Second Teamers, including Sabrina Ionescu and Nneka Ogwumike, will have to “settle” for $5,150. Life’s tough.
But let’s get back to Clark for a second. With a four-year rookie contract worth $338,056, she’s already on her way to securing the bag, but these bonuses are the perfect way to remind the world that even on a rookie contract, Clark is playing like a veteran superstar. She’s earning $76,535 this season, but next year she’ll make a whopping $78,066. Yup, keep adding those zeroes.
And while Clark’s earning potential rises faster than your favorite stock, Boston’s low-key Instagram flex might just be the perfect way to sum up this historic moment. Caitlin Clark isn’t just a rookie making waves — she’s rewriting the script, one accolade at a time.