Caitlin Clark made sure her presence was felt on both ends of the court during the Indiana Fever’s 92-75 victory over the Seattle Storm on Sunday. While she’s been lighting up the league with her offensive prowess since returning from the WNBA’s Olympic break—including setting a new league record for assists—one of her defensive plays stole the spotlight.
During the game, Clark, who finished with 23 points and nine assists, found herself guarding Sami Whitcomb as she drove to the basket. In a defining moment, Clark blocked Whitcomb’s shot and immediately had some choice words for her opponent before coolly collecting the ball and pushing it up the court.
The block here from Caitlin Clark. And then the trash talk. pic.twitter.com/hSv5GLTwLU
— Assassin 🥷🏾 (@No1WBBfan) August 18, 2024
This emphatic block and subsequent trash talk showcased Clark’s growing confidence and swagger in her rookie season. After a somewhat slow start to her WNBA career, Clark is now hitting her stride, proving that she’s not only a force on offense but also a formidable defender.
Clark’s performance indicates she’s only getting better, and her impact on both ends of the floor is something to watch as the season progresses.
