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The popularity of Caitlin Clark is the highest that has been, and the Indiana fever player of a second year will only have more eyes on her while continuing to build her legacy in the WNBA.
The increase in fame has arrived with some hard licks on the court. Clark was in many skirmishes during his rookie season, taking blows in shots and being at the receiver end on hard screens. So much so that he admitted a broken ear and had a purple eye at one point. This season, Clark was already shot down in Bruhahas with opponents.
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Indiana’s fever guard, Caitlin Clark, #22, looks around the defense of Seattle Storm Gabby Williams, #5, during the first half of a WNBA basketball match on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Clark fans have suggested that the lack of protection for the fever sniper could lead her to build her own professional basketball league. Christine Brennan, the author of “On Her Game: Caitlin Clark and The Revolution in Women’s Sports”, spoke about the potential of that in an interview at ESPN Los Angeles last week.
“Nike loves her. Obviously he has Wilson. He has Gatorade,” he said, through the New York Post. “Although the salary of $ 76,000 for a rookie, now it is more this year, it is winning $ 28 million with Nike, according to the Wall Street Journal. So it is at $ 40 million, whatever.
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Indiana Caitlin Wave Signs fever guard fans during the second half of a WNBA basketball game between Seattle storm and Indiana fever on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
“But you already know the television contract. I mean, it is Caitlin. Once again, the television audience is Caitlin Clark. It’s not Angel (Reese) and Caitlin. It’s Cailtin. It’s just Caitlin Clark. And I think Angel is a great rebound and excellent in what she does, but she doesn’t move the needle in television grades. It is Caitlin. And they could do it. Because I agree with you.
Clark did not participate in the unmatched Low Seasonal League, but the players of the League and the WNBA are ready to participate in bitter collective bargaining negotiations very soon.
Indiana’s fever guard, Caitlin Clark, #22, looks down during the national anthem before a WNBA basketball match against Seattle’s storm on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
For Clark, it is scheduled to be a WNBA all-Star captain. He is averaging 18.2 points, 8.9 assists and 5 rebounds per game despite losing several games due to injuries.
