<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/caitlin-clark">Caitlin Clark</a> has produced a revolution in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/wnba">WNBA</a> after the Indiana Fever selected her as the No.1 overall pick in the 2024 Draft. As a consequence, almost every rival is changing their home venue in order to produce extraordinary attendance numbers.



For example, the Washington Mystics will move from Entertainment and Sports Arena (4200 seats) to Capital One Arena (20356 seats), the Atlanta Dream will play against the Fever at State Farm Arena (17000 seats) and the Las Vegas Aces will host Caitlin at T-Mobile Arena (18000 spectators).



Undoubtedly, Clark is an idol for younger generations and his impact in women’s basketball could be compared in the future with legends of the game such as <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/michael-jordan">Michael Jordan</a> or <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a>. 



This weekend, when the Indiana Fever visited the New York Liberty, a surprising WNBA record was broken. Yes. Another episode of The Caitlin Clark Effect.



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<h2>Caitlin Clark helps to break another WNBA record</h2>



Thanks to the presence of Caitlin Clark, the game between the Indiana Fever and the New York Liberty at Barclays Center produced a record ticket revenue in WNBA history.







This was Clark’s first game ever in New York and, according to many reports, the Liberty got more than $2 million in revenue due to a sold out arena of more than 18000 spectators.


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With the 1st overall pick this year, the Indiana Fever selected <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/caitlin-clark" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Caitlin Clark</a>. Many analysts believe she is set to be the greatest female basketball player of all time, but she has now admitted that she’s not completely ready to play in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/wnba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">WNBA</a>.



Earlier this year, the Indiana Fever were fortunate to secure the 1st overall pick with a 44.2% chance in the lottery, following their combined 2022-2023 record of 18-58.



Fortunately, they were able to select Caitlin Clark, who is widely regarded as the best player to come from college basketball. Clark is set to be a huge star, but her debut in the WNBA has so far fallen short of expectations.



<h2>Caitlin Clark reveals why she’s not ready yet to play in the WNBA</h2>



When Caitlin Clark committed to the 2024 WNBA Draft, everyone was excited to see her in action. She absolutely dominated in college with Iowa, and her shocking talent is undeniable.


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The Indiana Fever has not performed well in recent years. As a result, they secured this year’s 1st overall pick and were fortunate to select Caitlin Clark, widely regarded as the best player available.



In the history of the WNBA, there has never been a college prospect as highly anticipated as Caitlin Clark. She broke several college records and is set to be a huge star, but her first games as a pro have not met expectations.



In two games with the Fever, Clark has only scored 29 points, shooting 30.5 percent from the field and committed 13 turnovers. The star analyzed her performances, admitting that she underestimated the league prior to her arrival.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20240517_BUS_126674_caitlinclark-1024x576_51931916.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever" class="wp-image-116899" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/04/caitlinclark-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/04/caitlinclark-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/04/caitlinclark-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/04/caitlinclark-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/04/caitlinclark.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever</figcaption></figure>



“The physicality is definitely up there. … I’m easily pushed off screens,” Clark said. “The game seems a little fast for me right now. The more I play and the more comfortable I get, it’s going to slow down a little bit. It will be easier for me to make reads, see things develop.”



Clark has openly admitted that she is not physically ready for the WNBA. Many players take some time to adapt to professional basketball, but she must do so quickly to meet the high expectations placed on her just a few weeks ago.



<h2>Who sponsors Caitlin Clark?</h2>



Caitlin Clark is sponsored by Nike. The American sportswear brand offered her an eight-year contract worth up to $28 million, and she’s going to get a special shoe only made for her.


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Fortunately for Clark, this deal will bring her more earnings than her rookie contract. The Indiana Fever signed her to a four-year, $338,056 deal, but she is set to sign a new one in a couple of years when the league allows it.


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Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark confirms that she's not ready to play in the WNBA

For decades, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/wnba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">WNBA</a> players have complained — and rightfully so — about the lack of media exposure they get. Unlike their <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> counterparts, they often have to grind and play around the world to make a decent living.



It wasn’t until this season that the league agreed to pay for charter flights throughout the playoffs and for back-to-back games, and there’s finally a light at the end of the tunnel for a tournament that has survived, not thrived.



Notably, a lot of that might have to do with<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/caitlin-clark" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Caitlin Clark</a>. The Indiana Fever rookie was the most talked-about athlete in college basketball — both men’s and women’s — last season, and she’s just getting started.



<h2>Caitlin Clark Responds To Claims Of Being White And Her Popularity</h2>



Ironically, instead of trying to make the most of this wave of money and media interest, some players have gone at the Iowa product, stating that she’s only getting this exposure because she’s white: 



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20240516_BUS_126477_Caitlin-Clark-PG-made-his-WNBA-debut-with-the-Indiana-Fever-1024x576_f4091857.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Caitlin Clark (PG) made his WNBA debut with the Indiana Fever" class="wp-image-126419" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/Caitlin-Clark-PG-made-his-WNBA-debut-with-the-Indiana-Fever-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/Caitlin-Clark-PG-made-his-WNBA-debut-with-the-Indiana-Fever-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/Caitlin-Clark-PG-made-his-WNBA-debut-with-the-Indiana-Fever-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/Caitlin-Clark-PG-made-his-WNBA-debut-with-the-Indiana-Fever-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/Caitlin-Clark-PG-made-his-WNBA-debut-with-the-Indiana-Fever.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Caitlin Clark (PG) made his WNBA debut with the Indiana Fever</figcaption></figure>



“I think it’s a huge thing,” Las Vegas Aces star A’Ja Wilson said. “I think a lot of people may say it’s not about black and white, but to me, it is. It really is because you can be top notch at what you are as a black woman, but yet maybe that’s something that people don’t want to see. They don’t see it as marketable, so it doesn’t matter how hard I work. It doesn’t matter what we all do as black women, we’re still going to be swept underneath the rug. That’s why it boils my blood when people say it’s not about race because it is.”



With that in mind, Clark responded to those claims, talking about how the newly-found opportunities won’t only benefit her but every other female basketball player in the league: 



“I think there’s opportunities for every single player in women’s basketball. I think the more opportunities we can give across the board, that’s what’s going to elevate women’s basketball,” Clark said. “It doesn’t need to be one or two players, and I think that even goes back to college. I think we can — the parity in women’s basketball is what’s making more people want to come and watch it. I think the more you spread the love, show people, show their talents, show their teams, that’s just going to continue to elevate it. So, I think that’s the biggest thing.”


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At the end of the day, for whatever reason, people want to watch a rising superstar like Clark, and that should be the only thing that matters. If anything, that kind of discourse will only drive the viewership away.


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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/caitlin-clark" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Caitlin Clark</a> is the biggest star in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/wnba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">WNBA</a> nowadays. The point guard of the Indiana Fever continues making history, and she has now broken an astonishing league record with only one game played.



Earlier this year, the Indiana Fever was able to select who is probably the best player in college basketball history. With the 1st overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, the team picked Caitlin Clark, point guard from Iowa.



For many analysts, Clark may become the greatest player in the history of women’s basketball. Fortunately for Indiana, there’s a lot of fever for the talented point guard, as everyone wants to see her in action.



<h2>Caitlin Clark makes history and breaks an astonishing WNBA record</h2>



Everyone is excited to see Caitlin Clark performing in the WNBA. She had an astonishing college basketball career at Iowa, and she’ll definitely bring a lot of joy to the Indiana Fever.


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Last night, Clark made her official WNBA debut when the Fever visited the Connecticut Sun. Unfortunately for her, Indiana lost 92-71, but it didn’t stop her from breaking some astonishing records.



More than 2.1 million viewers followed Caitlin Clark’s WNBA debut. This number sets a record for the most viewers of a league game in over 20 years. It was also watched more than two <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> Christmas Day games last year.



Also, Ciatlin Clark’s presence on Connecticut caught a lot of attention from home fans. The Sun sold twice the amount of tickets for their game against Indiana than they did for all their home games last season.



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A ticket for the matchup between Indiana and Connecticut was at an average price of $103. For their next home game against the Washington Mystics on Friday, the average ticket price is at $17.



<h2>How much does Caitlin Clark makes per season?</h2>



The arrival of Caitlin Clark was a huge boost for the WNBA. The 1st overall pick in the 2024 Draft signed four-year rookie contract with the Indiana Fever, making $76,000 during her first season and will escalate until she reaches $338,056 in earnings.


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Even though this deal may not be too much, she was able to secure a huge deal with Nike. The sportswear company agreed to an eight-year contract worth up to $28 million, with a special shoe made for the basketball player. 


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For the first time in history, women’s college basketball is drawing even more attention than the male game. Perhaps because of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA </a>G-League’s Ignite team, perhaps because of the influx of international talent, or perhaps because it’s also better than ever.



Whatever the case, Iowa star Caitlin Clark became one of the most popular athletes in the U.S. this season, and rightfully so. She broke all kinds of marks in collegiate basketball, and she looks poised for stardom at the next level.



That’s why, following his team’s loss to South Carolina in the championship game, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers </a>star<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> LeBron James</a> wanted to make sure no one had anything bad to say about her.



<h2>LeBron James Defends Caitlin Clark</h2>



“If you don’t rock with Caitlin Clark game you’re just a FLAT OUT HATER!!!!!” the four-time NBA champion wrote on X after the game. “Stay far away from them people!! PLEASE.”



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Clark was mostly praised after the loss, and she did everything she could to keep his team close, scoring 30 points. Still, she ended up on the losing end of the championship game for the second consecutive year.



<h2>Diana Taurasi Isn’t Impressed By Clark</h2>



Clark is now heavily expected to be the first-overall pick in the WNBA Draft. Even so, WNBA legend Diana Taurasi doesn’t seem to be impressed by her game or all the hype:



“Reality is coming, there’s levels to this thing,” Taurasi said on SportsCenter. “And that’s just life, we all went through it. You look superhuman playing against some 18 years olds but you’re going to come [play] with some grown women that have been playing professional basketball for a long time. Not saying it’s not gonna translate, because when you’re great at what you do, you’re just gonna get better. But there is gonna be a transition period, where you’re gonna have to give yourself some grace as a rookie.”



Truth be told, it’s tough to watch a veteran and legend of the game like Taurasi trying to take down Clark before she even stepped on the court. That’s even more difficult to explain if you consider the fact that the women’s game is finally getting the attention it needs and deserves, and plenty of that is because of her.


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Hopefully, Clark will make whoever feels threatened by her and her potential regret their comments and give props to her and other young stars like Angel Reese for what they’re doing for women’s hoops.


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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a> has revolutionized the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> for decades and undoubtedly is in the debate as greatest player of all time alongside <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/michael-jordan">Michael Jordan</a>. Now, for many experts, Caitlin Clark could represent that same hope in women’s basketball.



Clark just led the Iowa Hawkeyes to a victory against the University of Connecticut in the start of the Final Four, aiming to bid farewell to college basketball with a national championship. It would be practically a movie-like story.



That’s why, LeBron James, who is just weeks away from pursuing his fifth NBA title with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a>, spoke about the impact of Caitlin Clark on sports in the United States.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20240405_BUS_116890_caitlinclark-1024x576_1e4388a2.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="" class="wp-image-116899" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/04/caitlinclark-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/04/caitlinclark-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/04/caitlinclark-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/04/caitlinclark-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/04/caitlinclark.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Caitlin Clark is trying to win her first national championship with Iowa (Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>





<h2>Caitlin Clark gets a special message from LeBron James</h2>



LeBron James asserted that a young generation of women is rightfully attracting all the attention nationwide, even surpassing men’s college basketball. The gap has definitely disappeared. 







“I don’t think there’s much difference between the men’s and women’s game when it comes to college basketball. I think the popularity comes in with the icons that they have in the women’s game.”


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The King admitted that Caitlin Clark is the major reference in the Final Four and, as a consequence, she will likely break all previously established audience records for an NCAA event.



“You look at Angel Reese, you look at Juju Watkins, you look at Caitlin Clark, you look at Paige Bueckers. And that’s what we all love about it. That’s what we all love. We love the girl’s game because of that moment you actually get to see those girls. That’s what makes the girl’s Final Four and the Elite Eight so great. Yeah, Iowa was a great team. Caitlin Clark is the reason we tuned in.”

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