Caitlin Clark shares crucial message that goes beyond basketball
By Tyler Watts
Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark just started her first All-Star Game. She dropped ten dimes and helped lead the WNBA All-Stars over Team USA. Clark struggled to find her shot, but it continued a historic run by the 22-year-old rookie.
She is catching fire. Clark broke the record for most assists in a game just before the break. The six-foot guard is bringing a new audience to the sport and becoming a legend right before fans eyes. Her elite shooting and passing has fans tuning in every night. Clark has the upside to be one of the W's all-time greats.
It is not just Clark’s on-court success that makes her a star. The 22-year-old guard is wise beyond her years and shared a crucial message for fans during All-Star weekend.
Caitlin Clark offers uplifting message about mental health
There is a ton of pressure on Clark’s shoulders. She is the lead playmaker for the Fever, but bringing popularity to the WNBA comes with plenty of criticism. The 22-year-old shared an important message when asked about how she deals with it all.
Mental health is a crucial aspect of life and being your best self. It was outstanding for Clark to talk about how she deals with it and to give voice to all those people out there struggling.
Clark shared several memorable quotes during the All-Star weekend, including keeping things in perspective about her playing career.
She is the perfect player to push the WNBA to new heights. Clark hears the noise but does not let it impact her. She focuses on improving her game and helping her team win. The 22-year-old is just getting started but is already one of the world’s best.
Caitlin Clark got off to a slow start, but she has averaged 18.8 points, 10.8 assists, 6.9 rebounds, and 1.6 steals in 38.0 minutes per game over her last 12 contests. Now, she has a month to work on her game and will return from the Olympic break better than ever.
This will be the final time Clark is not part of Team USA for the next decade. She is arguably the best playmaker in the W already and is just getting adjusted. Everyone wants to play with Caitlin Clark, and fans saw she is ready for the biggest stages during the WNBA All-Star Game. She is ready for any challenge. Stay tuned for the incredible play and to hear inspiring and touching supporters along the way.