Caitlin Clark’s rise in the WNBA has turned her into a household name, a name that fans go so far as to embody—literally. This Halloween, the Indiana Fever’s shining star discovered her biggest fan dressed as, well, her, in a tribute so uncanny that even Clark had a moment of self-doubt. Yes, you read that right: the Iowa legend was momentarily hoodwinked by her own reflection, or at least, by Marina, the young superfan who aced the ultimate costume game.
Marina, draped in Clark’s iconic Iowa #22 jersey, posed with a grin that screamed, “I am Caitlin Clark… or close enough.” And let’s just say, Clark was shook. When the baller stumbled upon the post, she took to the comments with a reaction as wholesome as your grandma’s apple pie: “I thought this was myself tbh. Good work.” High praise from the queen of court magic herself.
Cue the “Expand Tweet” button and a chorus of online cheers, because Marina’s Halloween efforts weren’t just a look—they were an era. One can only imagine the sudden spike in DIY Caitlin Clark costumes for next year. Spoiler alert: Marina’s set the bar high, folks.
But that’s just one chapter in the ever-growing Caitlin Clark Chronicles. Since joining the Fever, Clark’s presence has sparked a WNBA frenzy akin to catnip for basketball fans. Ticket sales? Up. Viewership? Through the roof. Even casual fans are now using “Did you see what Clark did?” as a conversation starter at parties.
And while Clark is riding high on her WNBA fame, another juicy subplot brews off-court. The fledgling 3X3 league, Unrivaled, wants Clark so badly they’re practically camping outside her house with a boombox playing “Don’t You (Forget About Me).” Reports reveal Unrivaled has waved a dazzling $1 million carrot—and an equity stake—to lure the star. Talk about a power move.
“We’re always going to have a roster spot for Caitlin Clark,” said Alex Bazzell, Unrivaled’s president and husband to co-founder and WNBA ace Napheesa Collier. The guy clearly knows that luring in Clark would be like signing Beyoncé for your local talent show. “We’re not applying a full court press the way people think. We are letting her decompress from basketball,” Bazzell added, sounding more Zen than a yoga instructor on a beach retreat.
But as of now, Clark isn’t biting. Maybe she’s too busy fielding Halloween shout-outs or planning her next dazzling move on the court. One thing’s for sure—if and when she does join, the league will be a slam-dunk success before the first whistle blows.
Meanwhile, big names like A’ja Wilson are still on the fence, pondering whether to join the 3X3 scene. Clark’s close pals, Kate Martin and Lexie Hull, however, are already on board for the January showdown, probably saving her a courtside seat with a “reserved” sign and an emoji-filled text.
As we wait for Clark’s next headline-worthy decision, one thing remains crystal clear: she’s not just playing the game, she’s changing it—and possibly inspiring the world’s best Halloween costume trends while she’s at it.
