Basketball sensation Caitlin Clark said the last few months have “definitely been a whirlwind.” The top pick in last month's WNBA Draft entered the league after a national championship appearance.
But she continues to adapt to playing at the professional level. It took six games for Clark and the Fever to record their first win of the season. Indiana defeated the Los Angeles Sparks on Friday and improved to 1-5.
Despite the slow start, Clark made it clear that he “wouldn't trade it for the world.”
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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark speaks during a press conference before a WNBA game against the New York Liberty at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on May 18, 2024, in New York City. (Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images)
But Clark also talked about some of the challenges he faced during this recent period.
“Honestly, I feel like I talk to the media more than I can talk to my own family… which is really kind of sad, in a way,” Clark said. “It's a lot for someone who is 22 years old. It can be difficult sometimes.”
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark heads to the court after a 3-point basket in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Sparks at Crypto.com Arena. (Jayne Kamin-Oncea/USA Today Sports)
His response followed a question about Mental Health Awareness Month. Aliyah Boston, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 draft, said she has tried to block out outside noise this season and leaned on her faith.
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“It's a lot of armchair coaches, and there are a lot of people who have never stepped on the court who just keep telling you how to play basketball. And, honestly… we're ruining any bets or whatever they have going on, and I personally would rather not know that.” because obviously I tried to get those rebounds that I just didn't get,” Boston said.
“I just unplugged. It's been better for me. I've really been able to talk to God a lot. I've been in my Bible a lot more.”
Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark warms up before a game against the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena on May 14, 2024, in Uncasville, Connecticut. (Elsa/Getty Images)
Clark is averaging 16.7 points and 6.2 assists this season. He hopes to always have fun when he is on the court, no matter what adversity he may face.
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“It's like this is my job. This is what I love to do. I never want to lose the fun of the game,” Clark said. “And nights like this remind me why I love playing basketball and why I started playing basketball, because you get a win and you walk off the court, and there are so many little kids screaming your name and they love being able to see you.
“I think it's the little things that remind me every day why I do this and why I love it, and I think the most important thing is that mental health is very important. It's important for professional athletes. It's important for student-athletes. It's important for every person in this world to feel like they have someone to talk to.”
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