Caitlin Clark proved the hype is legit in her first WNBA preseason game.
The No. 1 pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft scored a game-high 21 points that included multiple of her patented deep 3-point shots off the dribble. She finished the game with five made 3s.
The Fever didn’t come away with the win as Arike Ogunbowale knocked down the game-winning 3-pointer with three seconds remaining. The Wings won 79-76.
Nonetheless, the world was impressed by Clark’s performance and shouted her out via social media.
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Best reactions to Caitlin Clark’s preseason debut
Clark’s first bucket in a Fever uniform — a 28-foot 3-pointer from the left side of the court — was well-documented.
Caitlin Clark’s first bucket FROM DEEP 🎯 pic.twitter.com/Dulwmx1ypN
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) May 4, 2024
Fans had the opportunity to watch Clark live on the WNBA app for free tonight. It’s safe to assume that Clark will drive a lot of WNBA League Pass subscriptions this season and beyond.
Yes, you should get the WNBA League Pass.
Look at these Caitlin Clark shots! pic.twitter.com/Mx3eTb0vUf— David Astramskas (@redapples) May 4, 2024
Emmanuel Acho brought up the doubters who said Clark wouldn’t be able to keep up her excellence in the WNBA as easily.
Them: “Caitlin Clark isn’t gonna be able to do that in the WNBA”
Caitlin Clark:
pic.twitter.com/HcxUc5V6PM
— Emmanuel Acho (@EmmanuelAcho) May 4, 2024
Another fan showed a sold-out crowd to watch Clark’s debut.
Caitlin Clark effect is very real. My cousin and I went to a good majority of Dallas Wings home games last season and the upper deck at UTA has never been open for WNBA games, not even playoffs. The building is completely sold out for a preseason game. pic.twitter.com/izmUbRtNxD
— Fanatic Perspective (@Fan_Prspective) May 4, 2024
The Fever posted a photo of Clark making fellow rookie Jacy Sheldon fall. To be fair, there was a bit of a push-off, but this photo is indeed cold:
🥶 pic.twitter.com/1UTdqNuHbE
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) May 4, 2024
Clark even has a fan comparing her to 2016 Stephen Curry, who was named the NBA’s first unanimous MVP that season.
Caitlin Clark looking like 2016 Steph 😭🔥 pic.twitter.com/NQK6MFNRZF
— 30🅿️roblemz (@30problemz) May 4, 2024
One fan is crowning Clark as the league’s best player, and another “can’t wait” for the Fever rookie to score 40 on Diana Taurasi.
Caitlin Clark is gonna be the best player ITL as a rookie pic.twitter.com/FYT2dqU899
— ً (@cookedbylbj) May 4, 2024
I can’t wait for Caitlin Clark to give Diana Taurasi a 40-bomb 😭 pic.twitter.com/LIBPlIXsY6
— Ethical Hoops🏆 (only takes Ws) (@EthicalHoopz) May 4, 2024
WNBA draftees have a quick turnaround from college hoops to the pros. Clark was playing at Iowa just a month ago.
The WNBA Draft turnaround time is wild.
Caitlin Clark was playing in an Iowa jersey THREE WEEKS AGO.
To take that much of a jump in level in such a short time and still COOK is so fun to watch.
She deserves all the attention.pic.twitter.com/cxtAOyUXc0
— Nate Ryan (@nateryansports) May 4, 2024
Caitlin Clark WNBA preseason debut stats
| Points | FG | 3-PT | FT | Assists | Rebounds | Steals | Blocks | TO | PF |
| 21 | 6-15 | 5-13 | 4-5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 4 |
