Caitlin Clark’s brother deleted a social media post he made shortly after Clark sustained an apparent injury in the Indiana Fever’s game on Tuesday, although screenshots of the post have since spread online. The Fever star left the court favoring her right leg late in the game, which saw Indiana defeat the Connecticut Sun 85-77 at TD Garden.
Clark exited with 39.3 seconds remaining, clutching her right leg in pain, and did not return for the final moments of the contest. This incident has raised fresh concerns about her health, as Clark had already missed nine regular season games along with the Fever’s historic WNBA Commissioner’s Cup final due to previous muscle injuries in her left leg.
Injury Details and Factors Behind New Physical Setback
While Clark’s earlier absences were linked to injuries in her left leg, the recent exit suggests this could be a new problem affecting her right side. Observers speculate that the WNBA’s condensed schedule and the strain of compensating for prior injuries might have contributed to this latest issue. However, Colin Clark, Caitlin’s younger brother, suggested a different cause for her injury.
Colin, a former basketball and track athlete at Dowling Catholic High School in West Des Moines—where Caitlin was a McDonald’s All-American—posted on social media shortly after the injury, blaming the referees.
“Make no mistake, this is on the reffing,” —Colin Clark, Brother
Though the post was deleted after about half an hour, several users captured screenshots that quickly circulated across platforms.
Controversy Over Officiating and On-Court Tensions
Colin Clark was not alone in criticizing the WNBA officials, as some fans echoed his sentiment, arguing that the referees allowed overly physical defense against Caitlin Clark compared to her peers. Nonetheless, reports clarify that Caitlin’s injury was non-contact and did not result from a foul during the waning seconds of the game.
During the match, Clark exchanged sharp words with official Michael Price, telling him to “grow up.” Indiana assistant coach Briann January had to intervene to prevent Clark from escalating the confrontation further.
Team’s Upcoming Schedule and Uncertain Update on Clark’s Condition
The Fever are scheduled to play again on Wednesday against the New York Liberty. Despite the injury scare, head coach Stephanie White did not provide any updates regarding Clark’s health following the victory over the Sun. Clark is also expected to be a key participant during the upcoming WNBA All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis, where she will compete in the 3-Point Contest and serve as the captain of “Team Clark” in the All-Star Game.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Was Caitlin Clark with Taylor Swift at the Chiefs game?
A. There is no doubt that Clark has the skill to compete in the 3-point contest. During her remarkable college career, she made 548 three-pointers, setting a Division I record with a 37.7 percent accuracy rate. In her recent professional season, she achieved a 34.4 percent success rate from the three-point line.
Q. Was Caitlin Clark sitting with Taylor Swift at the game?
A. The pair of women sat together in a private room at Arrowhead Stadium, watching the Chiefs beat the Houston Texans in their opening playoff matchup.
Q. Why is Caitlin Clark sitting with Taylor Swift at the game?
A. At the Chiefs’ home game against the Houston Texans, Swift sat beside WNBA star Caitlin Clark. Clark attended after sharing that Swift had invited her to watch the Chiefs play.
Q. What did Taylor Swift give Caitlin Clark?
A. Taylor Swift gifted Caitlin Clark all of the Eras Tour T-shirts and sweatshirts. At the 2024 Eras Tour stop in Indianapolis, Taylor made sure WNBA player Caitlin Clark got four bags of merchandise.