When you’re Caitlin Clark, finishing fourth in the WNBA MVP race is just another day at the office. Fresh off her rookie season, Clark made it clear she’s not losing any sleep over missing out on the top prize. The MVP crown may have gone to Las Vegas Aces’ star A’ja Wilson (again), but Clark has other things on her mind—like, say, dragging Indiana from a basement team to the playoffs.
Fourth Place? “Meh, Whatever.”
In true Clark fashion, when reporters tried to make a big deal out of her top-five MVP finish, she gave them a verbal shrug: “I mean, it’s cool… but I don’t really care.” It’s almost like she’s saying, MVPs? Cute. But let’s talk rings.
While the rest of the world was hyping up her meteoric rise, Clark stayed focused on what really matters—making sure Indiana isn’t just playoff-bound but also feared in future seasons. Sure, it’s cool to finish fourth behind Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, but Clark’s eyes are firmly set on team greatness, not individual accolades.
A’ja Wilson: The MVP Juggernaut No One Could Stop
There’s no denying A’ja Wilson deserved her third MVP. The woman was on a tear this season, averaging 26.9 points, 11.9 rebounds, and blocking shots like she was playing Whack-a-Mole. Oh, and just casually becoming the first player in WNBA history to drop 1,000 points in a single season. You know, normal stuff.
But Clark? She’s not too far behind. With 19.2 points, 8.4 assists, and 5.7 rebounds per game, she’s already a walking highlight reel. The Fever didn’t just “sneak” into the playoffs—they catapulted there, thanks in no small part to Clark turning every game into her own personal three-point contest. And let’s not forget she practically gift-wrapped assists for Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston all season.
Indiana Fever: From 13-27 to Playoff Contenders
Indiana Fever fans have a lot to thank Clark for—mainly, turning last year’s depressing 13-27 season into a playoff berth. The Clark effect was so strong that defenders were marking her from halfway across the court. If this is what rookie Clark can do, we shudder (in excitement) to think what Year Two is going to look like.
Of course, the Fever’s first-round opponent, the Connecticut Sun, isn’t exactly a cakewalk. But Clark doesn’t care about challenges. She’s the franchise cornerstone now, and she’s all about setting the stage for Indiana’s climb to the WNBA summit.
What’s Next for Caitlin? Probably an MVP, but Definitely More Fireworks
With shooting percentages that are bound to rise as Clark gets even more comfortable in the WNBA, her future looks brighter than Indiana’s skyline during a summer storm. The MVP conversation will probably include her name in the coming seasons, but she’s got stiff competition. A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart aren’t going anywhere, and Clark knows it.
Still, with her calm confidence, it’s clear she’s not in any rush to claim individual awards. She’s got bigger goals—like turning Indiana into a WNBA powerhouse. So while MVPs might be on the horizon, Caitlin Clark is too busy building something special with the Fever.