Indiana Fever rookie guard Caitlin Clark caused quite a stir on Monday night with an ankle injury scare during the game against the Atlanta Dream. The injury, which occurred in the first quarter, left Clark visibly in pain as she remained on the court before eventually walking off under her own power. Fortunately, she returned to the game in the second quarter, delivering a series of impressive highlights.
After the game, Clark’s characteristic humor shone through as she reflected on the injury scare. With a deadpan expression, she jokingly commented on how the moment made her appear “soft.”
“I look really soft,” Clark quipped, drawing laughter from her coach Christie Sides and teammate Kelsey Mitchell at the media table, as reported by IndySports’ Chloe Peterson. “It wasn’t that bad of a turn, but it hurt.”
CC on her ankle injury : “I saw the replay, and I look really soft. It wasn’t that bad of a turn, but it hurt.”
Adds you’re not a true basketball player if you don’t have ankle injuries pic.twitter.com/vNZgQmTBdA
— Chloe Peterson (@chloepeterson67) August 27, 2024
Clark’s lighthearted take on the situation highlights her resilience and ability to maintain a positive outlook, even after what initially seemed like a serious injury. Her good-natured response suggests that the ordeal ended on a positive note, with Clark making a strong return to the game.
