The Indiana Fever and Caitlin Clark recently had their farewell interviews for the 2024 WNBA season. Following multiple player interviews, reporters had the opportunity to meet with Christie Sides, the head coach. Speaking specifically about Clark, Sides expressed her admiration for the youngster.
She clarified that as Indiana’s established starting point guard, Clark will be captaining the Fever for many years to come. The Fever coach expressed her admiration for Clark’s 22-year-old professionalism and consistency throughout the process.
“She has endured a lot this season and has handled it in the most professional way,” Sides stated. “She leads our squad and is our point guard, but she never puts her head in her hands. She remains steadfast and unwavering. Much respect to her.”
Clark averaged 19.2 points, 8.4 assists, and 5.7 rebounds per game in her first campaign. In her first season as a pro, she established herself as one of the top players in the WNBA by leading the rookie class in average points and assists.
After setting the NCAA all-time scoring record with 3,951 points, Clark entered the league as the number one overall pick and faced tremendous pressure. Christie Sides, the head coach of the Indiana Fever, and guard Caitlin Clark (22) The content is attributed to Mark J. Rebilas of USA TODAY Sports. Sides was coaching the Fever during her second season.
Indiana finished the year with a 13-27 record in her first year with the group. They finished the year with a 20-20 record, winning 20 games for the first time since 2015. This was made possible by the purchase of Clark. Clark led the Fever back to the postseason in her rookie season, enabling them to contend for a WNBA championship for the first time since 2016.
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