Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever returned to the court on Friday after the WNBA took a break for the Olympics. The No. 1 overall pick was exceptional in her first game back.
She is finally getting the love she deserves from veterans!
Clark finished with 29 points, 10 assists and five rebounds. It was an earned double-double, unlike the ones that are helping Angel Reese to make history. Indiana beat the Phoenix Mercury by nine.
Although her point total is what stands out on the stat sheet, Clark also reaffirmed her status as the best passer in the league. The soon-to-be Rookie of the Year was dropping dimes all night.
A POV video of her best dish of the night really puts the impressive court vision in perspective.
Kelsey Mitchell, who finished with 28 points of her own, was not even in the frame when the ball left Clark’s hands. It was right on the money!
Insane dime by Caitlin Clark to Kelsey Mitchell 🤯🤯🤯
— WNBA (@WNBA) August 17, 2024
📺 ION pic.twitter.com/0C8pjl5hYq
Tyrese Haliburton had his mind blown by the pass.
The reactions 😭😂 @TyHaliburton22 https://t.co/fnHELDuYUr pic.twitter.com/JFki0cfORo
— ℝodney Smith II (@RadioRodd) August 17, 2024
Caitlin Clark got off to a slow start during her first year in the WNBA. There was a bit of a learning curve during the first few games of the season and veterans went out of their way to send a message.
However, the pendulum has swung in the other direction. She is finally getting the respect she deserves!
Diana Taurasi dispelled the bully narrative when the Fever played the Mercury at the end of June. Natasha Cloud made sure to show love after the loss on Friday.
Cloud and Caitlin😍😍. I think she said “call me” 👀 pic.twitter.com/o6quNLuvX6
— drafts (@drafts95452567) August 17, 2024
It is now to the point that Clark is not only the best rookie in the league, she is the best point guard in the league. The Fever on a roll, with 11 wins in their last 18 games, and are on track to make the playoffs.
This team continues to get better and Clark is the catalyst. Don’t be surprised if Indiana makes a run!