WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes recently has made headlines for criticizing Caitlin Clark, or downplaying her impact on the league. However, it seems like she has come around, as she gave an unexpected prediction for the upcoming season regarding the Indiana Fever.
In a recent interview posted on espnW’s TikTok, she broke down the Fever’s offseason moves. “The team that I feel made the biggest moves, maybe the best moves, that would be the Indiana Fever,” she said. “I think the Indiana Fever went from just being in the playoffs last season to potentially winning a championship.“
She credited the team’s key additions, particularly veterans DeWanna Bonner and Natasha Howard.“You add the OG DeWanna Bonner, who plays both ends of the floor and is a competitor, and Natasha Howard, who is another OG, who is going to bring the defensive presence,” Swoopes said.
Moreover, Swoopes specifically pointed to Clark’s offseason improvements, noting how much stronger she looks heading into her second WNBA season. “You know she was in the gym working on her game,” Swoopes said. “This Indiana Fever team, they have put the pieces together in this offseason, and I’m excited to see what they’re going to do.”
Apart from Bonner and Howard, the Fever also signed guard Sophie Cunningham, as well as point guard Sydney Colson, who is expected to play behind Clark. The team also retained Kelsey Mitchell. Aliyah Boston and Lexie Hull are also key players.
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Swoopes’ prediction reinforces that the Fever’s offseason moves have elevated the team to a new level. Last year, under Christie Sides, they finished with a 20-20 record and reached the playoffs for the first time since 2016. Now, under Stephanie White, they appear to be solid contenders. They open the season at home against Chicago Sky on May 17th in a highly anticipated match.
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Last season, Clark was not only one of the most talked-about players in the league but also one of the most effective. She was named both Rookie of the Year and Athlete of the Year. After an impressive first season, fans, experts, and even rivals are eager to see how far she and the Fever can go in her sophomore year.
