Dallas Wings’ forward Satou Sabally just sent WNBA Twitter into a full-on frenzy, and, naturally, it all started with a few suspicious likes on Instagram. The tea? Sabally—recently announced as an unrestricted free agent—is being egged on by fans to join WNBA phenom Caitlin Clark on the Indiana Fever, and she seems intrigued. It’s like something out of a basketball soap opera, and let’s face it, we’re here for the drama.
With Clark’s jaw-dropping rookie year and Sabally’s baller skill set, this potential dynamic duo could transform the Fever from underdog hopefuls to legit title contenders. So why should Satou Sabally throw on a Fever jersey and join Clark’s court takeover? Here are five reasons this fantasy team-up needs to happen (with a little humor, of course):
#1. Clark-Sabally: The Three-Point Power Couple We Deserve
The Indiana Fever desperately need more perimeter shooting. Enter Sabally: a versatile forward who’s no stranger to sinking threes. Her range might not be labeled “Stephen Curry territory,” but hey, she can drain it from deep, which would be a welcome relief for Fever fans still getting over last season’s heartbreak. With Sabally stretching the floor, opponents will have to pick their poison between guarding her or Caitlin, who basically shoots threes with her eyes closed at this point.
#2. An Unspoken Ally in the “Smith Saga”
Oh, the tangled web of WNBA alliances and rivalries! Fever fans have had a rocky ride with NaLyssa Smith, who’s been in the headlines less for her on-court stats and more for her very public romance with Connecticut Sun star DiJonai Carrington. Sabally, on the other hand, is a staunch Clark fan, always liking posts celebrating her success. Her pro-Clark vibes could not only help calm the Fever locker room but maybe even add a little soap-opera-worthy tension between rivals on the court. Who doesn’t love a little drama with their basketball?
#3. Defensive Skills That Could Keep the “W” in WNBA
Sure, Sabally is great on offense, but let’s not sleep on her defense. With the ability to defend multiple positions and snag 1.6 steals per game over the last two seasons, she’s got the skills to make life difficult for any opponent. Imagine an Indiana Fever lineup where Sabally is locking down top scorers while Clark makes it rain from three—opposing teams might just want to pack up and go home by halftime.
#4. The Championship Spark Factor
Everyone loves a good underdog story, and Sabally’s playoff experience could be the secret sauce the Fever need to make it past the first round. Last season, Sabally bagged the Most Improved Player award, leading the Dallas Wings into the playoffs where they stunned Atlanta in the first round. With a bit of playoff experience under her belt and a lot of competitive fire, she could help the Fever channel that much-needed “win-or-go-home” attitude.
#5. Star Power to Ease the Burden on Caitlin Clark
Let’s be real, Fever fans have placed pretty high hopes on Clark, and for good reason—she’s a generational talent. But even the best need backup, and Sabally is just the kind of star who could shoulder some of the pressure. With Aliyah Boston steadily evolving into a force of her own, adding Sabally to the mix would be like gifting Clark with a co-captain she can trust. Plus, it would make the Fever a legitimate title threat, something fans have been hoping for since the Tamika Catchings days.
The Verdict: Will It Happen?
Will Sabally listen to fans’ pleas and become Caitlin Clark’s sidekick? Or will she take her talents to another city? Only time will tell, but one thing’s for sure—Sabally to the Fever would be a gift to WNBA fans everywhere, and a nightmare for the rest of the league.