Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has been away from competitive basketball for about six weeks now, which must feel like an eternity to the 22-year-old, especially after playing two full seasons—one with the Iowa Hawkeyes and another with the Fever—within a single calendar year.
As she waits for the start of the next WNBA season, or possibly even sooner if she chooses to join Unrivaled, Clark has been spending her time attending various basketball games. She has been spotted supporting the Butler University men's basketball team, where her boyfriend Connor McCaffery serves as an assistant coach. She was also seen at an Indiana Pacers preseason game with her Fever teammate Kelsey Mitchell last month.
Clark’s presence at Sunday's Pacers game against the New York Knicks turned heads once again, as it often does when the rookie phenom is in the stands. This time, though, it was for a humorous reason.
During a broadcast of the game, Clark was shown on camera, and Walt "Clyde" Frazier, the legendary former Knicks player and current color analyst, made a lighthearted comment: "She doesn't look that formidable. I could stop her."
His broadcast partner Mike Breen quickly responded with a playful retort, saying, "Just put a ball in her hand."
Frazier's comment caught attention
While it’s clear that Frazier was joking, the exchange caught attention, especially on social media, where most fans understood the humor. Still, even in jest, Frazier might want to think twice before challenging Clark to a one-on-one these days. Given her meteoric rise in basketball, it's safe to say Clark would more than hold her own against the Hall of Famer.
Clark into new role
Caitlin Clark, the reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year, is set to make her much-anticipated LPGA debut this Wednesday. After an outstanding first season in the WNBA, Clark is currently enjoying her offseason, which has sparked excitement among fans as she embarks on a new adventure in the world of golf. She will take part in her first pro-am, playing nine holes with world No. 1 Nelly Korda, followed by another nine-hole round alongside legendary golfer Annika Sorenstam.
