In the 2024 WNBA season, the Indiana Fever wasn’t just heating up the courts – they were cracking up the locker rooms, thanks in no small part to Caitlin Clark’s sharp wit and, apparently, sensitivity to loud noises. The Fever rookie and social media sensation has been at the center of one of the funniest practice stories that teammates (and fans) can’t stop retelling. Lexie Hull, Clark’s teammate, recently recounted this sidesplitting tale on “The Ringer WNBA Show,” giving fans a look behind the scenes at one unforgettable (and migraine-inducing) practice session.
It all began when Fever head coach Christie Sides decided to blast loud music during a practice session to simulate the roaring intensity of an upcoming game’s arena atmosphere. It was a perfectly reasonable tactic – unless you’re Caitlin Clark, who evidently prefers her game-day prep without the added soundtrack.
Hull described the moment, barely keeping a straight face, as Clark burst out: “Can someone turn it off? It’s giving me a migraine!” The Fever squad froze, doing a double-take. Was she serious? When Coach Sides asked her to repeat herself, Clark didn’t flinch. She said it again. At that point, the entire team was rolling with laughter, Hull said, adding, “If I’d said that, or anyone else on the team? Not a chance. But Caitlin just went for it!”
For a rookie, Clark’s bravado is refreshing, with fans loving her mix of humility and humor. Hull and Clark, whose bond seems to have only grown stronger, kicked off the Fever’s offseason by hitting the golf course together. Safe to say, the pair knows how to balance intensity on the court with some laughs off it.
As Clark continues to captivate both on and off the court, she’s also generating buzz for potentially joining the new Unrivaled 3×3 league, a star-studded venture spearheaded by Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier. The league, already a hotbed for WNBA elites like Arike Ogunbowale, Kelsey Plum, and Chelsea Gray, has one last open slot, which fans and insiders alike are convinced is waiting for none other than Clark.
The league’s growing roster even includes Hull, who earned her spot thanks to an impressive resume that includes NCAA titles and a 2023 Pan Am Games gold medal. But it’s Clark whose potential signing would be the cherry on top. According to sources, Unrivaled is prepared to throw the kitchen sink – and a paycheck big enough to make a certain Argentine soccer star blush – to secure her. So, while Clark may not yet be sold on the 3×3 format, the league’s creators are clearly hoping to give her an offer she can’t refuse.
For now, the Fever fans – and teammates – are content with the fact that Clark has made her mark in more ways than one, proving she’s not only unflinching in big games but also when facing the blaring tunes of practice. Whether or not she joins Unrivaled 3×3, Caitlin Clark’s “Migraine-gate” and quick-witted replies have already solidified her as one of the most entertaining players in the league.