Caitlin Clark Breaks Her Silence Days After WNBA Star Quit The League Following Controversial Remarks About The Fever Superstar’s Salary
Caitlin Clark (Photo by Joe Buglewicz/Getty Images)
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark was named WNBA Rookie of the Year on Thursday, the league announced.
Clark overwhelmingly beat out Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese in a poll of 67 sportswriters and broadcasters.
The 22-year-old Clark saw her rookie campaign come to an end after the Fver were swept out of the playoffs by the Connecticut Sun.
A week after the postseason exit, Clark posted a message on Instagram to thank her fanbase.
“Year one,” the NCAA all-time leading scorer wrote along with a green tick emoji.
“Thank you to the many people who have supported me as I’ve been able to live my childhood dream.
“I’m filled with gratitude as I reflect on this past year of my life.
‘See you all in year two.”
This is the first time Caitlin Clark has spoken out since Seattle Storm forward Gabby Williams chose to play overseas in Europe and brought up her name in the process.
Williams was only under contract through this year, and she chose to return to Europe because of the pay.
While on a flight to Turkey to join Fenerbahçe, Williams took to TikTok and singled out a fan who claimed Caitlin Clark made almost $1 million as a rookie.
“In the video, I’m talking about WNBA salaries and our collective bargaining agreement – I’m not talking about personal endorsements,” Williams began. “I’m not gonna disclose what I make from personal endorsement, I’m talking about specifically what WNBA salaries are and what is written in our CBA, which all of you can Google and it’s all public information.”
“Clark makes $70,000 in the WNBA,” she continued. “So I know all these Caitlin Clark fans, whatever, like ‘Caitlin Clark makes $700,000’ – that’s off of endorsements. I’m not talking about endorsements, I’m talking about the WNBA.”
Caitlin has yet to directly address Williams.
Caitlin Clark averaged 19.2 points, 8.4 assists and 5.7 rebounds per game.
Also Read: Social Media Is Going Wild Over Photo Of Caitlin Clark In Tight Street Clothes, Looking Like We’ve Never Seen Her Before
What is next for Caitlin Clark?
Clark had been playing basketball since the Iowa Hawkeyes started their exhibition slate against the DePaul Blue Demons on Oct. 15, 2023.
It was a long NCAA season that did not end until the team lost in the National Championship game.
Caitlin Clark would only receive a few days off in between the national championship and the WNBA Draft and then another few days between the draft and her first practice with the Fever.
Her biggest break came during the Olympic break since she was left off Team USA.
She has no plans to play in other leagues such as ‘Unrivaled,’ which is a 3-on-3 league just created.
News
PHOTO: “Hɑwk Tuɑh” Gιгl Hɑlιey Welch Uses Nɑʋɢʜᴛʏ Pιc To Tгoll The Los Aпgeles Dodgeгs Duгιпg Theιг NLCS Seгιes ʋs. The Mets
PHOTO: “Hɑwk Tuɑh” Gιгl Hɑlιey Welch Uses Nɑughty Pιc To Tгoll The Los Aпgeles Dodgeгs Duгιпg Theιг NLCS Seгιes ʋs. The Mets Hɑlιey Welch ɑпd Shoheι Ohtɑпι…
Terminated Clippers Trainer Files Lawsuit Against The Franchise For Subjecting Kawhi Leonard To “Unsafe And Illegal Treatment” For His Injuries
Terminated Clippers Trainer Files Lawsuit Against The Franchise For Subjecting Kawhi Leonard To “Unsafe And Illegal Treatment” For His Injuries Kawhi Leonard (Image Credit: Getty Images)…
VIDEO: Hoггιfyιпg Footɑge Shows Dodgeгs Fɑп Blowιпg Hιs Hɑпds Iпto Blσσdy Pιeces Wιth Fιгewoгks Whιle Celebгɑtιпg Teɑм’s Woгld Seгιes Vιctoгy
VIDEO: Hoггιfyιпg Footɑge Shows Dodgeгs Fɑп Blowιпg Hιs Hɑпds Iпto Bloody Pιeces Wιth Fιгewoгks Whιle Celebгɑtιпg Teɑм’s Woгld Seгιes Vιctoгy Dodgeгs fɑп (Photos ʋιɑ @ɑtk.kгιs Iпstɑgгɑм)…
VIDEO: Pat McAfee Destroys NFL Coach And Accuses Him Of Throwing His QB Under The Bus In Scathing Rant
VIDEO: Pat McAfee Destroys NFL Coach And Accuses Him Of Throwing His QB Under The Bus In Scathing Rant Pat McAfee (Photo via “The Pat McAfee”…
VIDEO: ESPN’s Adam Schefter Caught Redhanded Performing Illegal Act In The Middle Of Thursday Night’s Texans-Jets Game
VIDEO: ESPN’s Adam Schefter Caught Redhanded Performing Illegal Act In The Middle Of Thursday Night’s Texans-Jets Game TNF Game & Adam Schefter (Photos via Prime Video…
PHOTO: ESPN’s Ryan Clark Gets Called Out For Whiteface Halloween Costume That Has Plenty Of Fans Upset
PHOTO: ESPN’s Ryan Clark Gets Called Out For Whiteface Halloween Costume That Has Plenty Of Fans Upset Ryan Clark (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for Fanatics)…
End of content
No more pages to load