Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese (Photos via Getty Images)
Caitlin Clark continued her historic rookie season with a 29-point, 5-rebound, and 10-assist performance in her first game back since the Olympic break.
What everyone has been really talking about, though, is her decision not to use a stat pad and instead take the 24-second violation to burn time despite being one point away from a 30 and 10 game.
Caitlin Clark 1 point away from a 30 and 10 game decides to not stat pad and take the 24 second violation pic.twitter.com/GnGseme4ZS
— Magic Bronson (@MagicsBurner) August 17, 2024
It was a move that showed a lot of maturity in Clark and sparked many comments about fellow rookie Chicago Sky Angel Reese.
“Wait, are you saying there’s a rookie out here that would’ve taken that shot in attempts to stat pad?” said one commenter.
“Hm, I wonder if there’s another rookie out there, if given an opportunity to stat pad to end a game with the game already decided? Nope. No one I can think of,” said another.
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“Reece would have desperately tried to shoot it 2 to 3 times after rebounding her own misses,” said a third.
“And that is the difference……… Clark: Team First Reese: Reese First PERIOD, FACT!!!” continued a fourth.
This conversation is just one of the latest arguments surrounding the Rookie of the Year debate, which will likely be between Clark and Reese.
Caitlin Clark Makes WNBA History With Amazing Performance
Despite being just a rookie, Clark has already broken a major record in WNBA history.
She has become the first player to record at least 50 points and 25 assists in a two-game period with her 29-point, 10-assist game on Friday and her 24-point, 19-assist game on July 17.
“She’s getting comfortable for all those who were worried about how she started it’s always a matter of time for greatness it will come!” someone said.
“And to think she wouldn’t have helped the Olympic woman’s basketball team is mind boggling!” said another.
At this rate, Clark is becoming one of the most recognizable WNBA players ever.
VIDEO: Everyone Is Shocked By Caitlin Clark’s Actions During A Visit To The Golf Range With Her Teammates
Caitlin Clark (Photo via guiltyasclark/Twitter)
If Caitlin Clark puts her mind to it, she can do whatever she wants.
We know that is true on the court, but does it apply to other sports?
Midway through her rookie season, Caitlin Clark is feeling quite refreshed after the league had a much-anticipated break due to the Olympics, as teams are getting set to return to action.
Before that happened, players on the Indiana Fever took their talents to “Back 9 Golf” located in Indiana to get some swings in.
Caitlin Clark was first up and showed off her impressive swing, leading to her getting a 100 lit up on the board.
Teammate and good friend Lexie Hull then got her shot to swing, and she seemingly did much better than Clark.
Not one to take a loss, the ultra-competitive Caitlin Clark stepped back up on the mat and scored a 300 for the win.
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Fans were shocked by Clark’s golf swing and her competitive spirit:
Caitlin Clark is coming off a highly controversial exclusion from the Team USA women’s basketball team for the Paris Olympics, but she was surely not upset about it since she already had plans to stay away from basketball during the break.
“I’m gonna try to play more golf over the break, honestly,” she told reporters.
“I haven’t been out there yet this year, so I’ve got new clubs that I’ve got to break in, see how they swing. So hopefully, get out there later this week,” she said at the end of July.
The favorite to win Rookie of the Year, along with Angel Reese, has averaged 17.1 points, 8.2 assists, and 5.8 rebounds this season.
Clark has the Fever squarely in the playoff run in her first season.
Caitlin Clark Is Trying To Put The Indiana Fever Somewhere They Haven’t Been In Almost A Decade
Caitlin Clark has been everything for the Indiana Fever.
She came to a franchise that was so bad that they had the number one overall draft pick for two straight years.
With her good play, Clark has a chance to have the Fever finish a season above .500, something they haven’t done since 2015, per Basketball Reference.
She can also lead them to the playoffs, somewhere they haven’t been since 2016.
