Caitlin Clark, a rookie for the Indiana Fever, has exceeded expectations set for her by many when she left college. Clark appears to break some kind of record in every game throughout her first campaign. For the first time since 2016, she also has the Fever ready to qualify for the WNBA playoffs.
Clark was a major highlight in the most recent installment of “Indiana Fever All-Access,” which provides fans with a behind-the-scenes look at the club during the 2024 season. During his appearance on the show, Coach Christie Sides likened one facet of Clark’s game to those of NBA greats and Diana Taurasi of the Phoenix Mercury.
“When you talk about greats in this game, you know the Michael Jordan’s and the Kobe Bryant’s and the Steph Curry’s, they are putting her in that category,” Sides stated. “The Taurasi sisters. She have that degree of drive and ambition. She has provided that because she wants everyone on her team to have it.
” Clark has stepped it up after the Olympic break, leading Indiana to a 6-1 record and the Fever’s first winning record (17-16) in more than five years. In addition, the former Iowa Hawkeye standout earned her first Player of the Week honors for her work from August 15–25. This season, Clark has demonstrated the competitiveness Sides highlighted in every game.
Given that Clark has accumulated five technical fouls this season, there are instances when it goes too far. In addition, Taurasi has demonstrated her spirit of competition throughout the season. If you count the two that were revoked, she has eight techs overall. Since joining the Mercury in 2004, Taurasi has contributed to their three WNBA titles. In addition, the former UConn Huskies standout boasted six Olympic gold medals and a WNBA MVP title.
The Fever have now triumphed four times in a row after their victory over the Dallas Wings on Sunday. On Wednesday, August 4, they will begin a six-game homestand against the Los Angeles Sparks, bringing their winning streak with them to Indianapolis.
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