Move over, mere mortals—there’s a new legend in town. Caitlin Clark didn’t just dip her toes into the WNBA in 2024; she cannonballed straight into the deep end, breaking records like they were made of glass. From Iowa’s golden girl to the WNBA’s sharp-shooting phenom, the No. 1 pick of the 2024 WNBA Draft made sure everyone knew exactly who was running the show. Whether she’s being called “The GOAT,” “The Golden Goose,” or “The Sharpshooter,” one thing’s for sure: Clark is here to stay—and probably smash more records while she’s at it.
If you missed her epic rookie season, well, it’s time to crawl out from under that rock because Caitlin Clark was out there making history. Here’s a look back at five moments from her electrifying 2024 rookie season that left fans with their jaws on the floor and the opposition clutching their dignity.
1. Clark Hits 100 Threes Faster Than You Can Say “Splash!” (September 4, 2024 vs. Los Angeles Sparks)
Caitlin Clark didn’t just break the record for the fastest player to hit 100 threes in a WNBA season—she obliterated it. Facing off against the LA Sparks, Clark calmly knocked down her 100th three-pointer like it was just another Tuesday. Of course, it came in just her 34th game, making her the fastest player to reach the milestone. You know, no big deal—just setting records before breakfast.
As if the three-point barrage wasn’t enough, Clark decided to sprinkle in a casual 24 points, 10 assists, and 10 rebounds for her second career triple-double, because apparently, she can’t resist a little multitasking. Sure, she didn’t break Sabrina Ionescu’s single-season three-point record (yet), but you can bet it’s only a matter of time before she’s gunning down more records like targets at a carnival booth.
2. Triple-Double Trouble: Clark Makes History Again (July 6, 2024 vs. New York Liberty)
The Indiana Fever’s season started off rougher than trying to play basketball in quicksand, but when the Fever needed a spark, Clark came out with a flamethrower. Facing the Liberty—who had already beaten them three times because apparently, New York just couldn’t get enough of playing spoiler—Clark dropped her first career triple-double, becoming the first rookie in WNBA history to do so.
She racked up 19 points, 13 assists, and 12 rebounds like she was putting together a casual shopping list. And if you thought she was finished, well, let me introduce you to Caitlin Clark: The Stat-Stuffing Machine. By the time the game ended, Clark had cemented her place alongside legends like Candace Parker and Lisa Leslie. The only thing missing? A cape.
3. Most Assists in a Game? Sure, Why Not (July 17, 2024 vs. Dallas Wings)
In a classic case of “hold my Gatorade,” Caitlin Clark wasn’t content with just scoring—she had to break the WNBA record for most assists in a single game, too. With 19 assists against the Dallas Wings, Clark took playmaking to an art form. She broke Courtney Vandersloot’s record of 18 assists, proving that if she’s not draining threes, she’s busy handing out dimes like candy at Halloween.
Sure, the Fever lost that game, but who cares when you’re busy rewriting the record books? And let’s be honest, Dallas probably won just so they could say they were part of the Caitlin Clark Show.
4. Rookie of the Year? How About Player of the Month, Too (August 2024)
Apparently, being just Rookie of the Year wasn’t enough for Caitlin Clark, so she went ahead and became the first rookie to win WNBA Player of the Month. August was Clark’s month to shine, and she didn’t disappoint. Dropping 29 points against the Phoenix Mercury in the first game back from the Olympic break, she averaged a casual 24 points per game and helped the Fever win five of their six games.
In between raining threes and casually dismantling defenses, Clark broke Rhyne Howard’s rookie record for most three-pointers in a season. Is there anything she can’t do? Honestly, at this point, she’s probably knitting scarves and cooking gourmet meals between games.
5. The Fever Hits Peak Viewership: Clark Draws 2.5 Million Eyes (September 25, 2024 vs. Connecticut Sun)
It turns out that the only thing bigger than Caitlin Clark’s impact on the court is her impact on TV ratings. In her final rookie game—a playoff elimination matchup against the Connecticut Sun—Clark not only played her heart out but drew 2.5 million viewers, setting a new WNBA viewership record for a game broadcast on cable.
It’s the kind of thing you expect when you’ve got a player who’s literally changing the game, but 3.4 million people tuning in on a Wednesday night? That’s The Clark Effect in full swing. Sure, the Fever lost the game and were knocked out of the playoffs, but let’s be real, everyone was there to witness history. Clark’s rookie season may have ended, but her reign is just getting started.
Caitlin Clark isn’t just a player; she’s a movement. And if her rookie season was any indication, the WNBA had better brace itself for more records, more highlight reels, and more fans screaming her name. So, what’s next for the Fever’s young superstar? Maybe rewriting the WNBA rulebook, one three-pointer at a time.
