When the Indiana Fever took on the Los Angeles Sparks on Wednesday night, all eyes were on rookie sensation Caitlin Clark. But before she could deliver her best performance yet, she had one thing on her mind: getting loose.
Video from Crypto.com Arena captured Clark making a beeline for the court, brushing past teammate Lexie Hull as reporters tried to stop her for a pregame photo. Clark didn't even break stride. “I got some stretching to do,” she said flatly, drawing playful teasing from Hull.
While some players relish the chance to show off their pregame outfits, Clark made it crystal clear she was there to work, not walk a runway. Fans ate it up.
Fans Applaud Clark's Focus
Social media exploded with praise for the rookie’s no-nonsense attitude. “I mean, it’s not fashion week! Good grief!! Treat ball like a runway? 🙄 Tell ‘em!” one user wrote. Another added, “No offense. That’s how it should be. Do we need this?”
“I know Psycho Caitlin when I see her. And that was her. Right there,” a third fan observed. “I respect the women who can glam up and I respect the chicks that keep it ball and not trying to do all that. I love that the WNBA has got both.”
The message was clear: Clark means business.
Stretching Pays Off
Whatever she did during those stretches worked wonders. Clark finished the night with 24 points, nine rebounds, and four assists in 31 minutes, leading the Fever to their first victory of the season over the Sparks. It was a welcome sight for fans who had worried about her back treatments during the season opener.
Given the scrutiny she’s faced — including unequal criticism over her personal life — Clark’s laser focus on the court is a reminder that she’s here to play ball, not play games.
With the Fever finally in the win column, don’t expect Clark to change her pregame routine anytime soon. Stretches first, photos optional.
