Over the weekend, theIndiana Fever hosted a splash-tastic pool party before their WNBA showdown against the Phoenix Mercury, and it was none other than Caitlin Clark who made waves!
Clark and her teammates decided to beat the scorching Phoenix heat with a relaxing dip after their team practice on Saturday. With the pressure mounting to secure their first win against a .500 team, a day of fun and sun was just what the doctor ordered.
And let's just say, Caitlin Clark gave something for people to talk about online per usual. Rocking a two-piece bikini, the rookie sensation turned heads and had social media buzzing. Videos from the pool party flooded X, sparking quite the online debate.
"This video of Caitlin Clark at a pool party is causing a lot of controversy online," one user noted, while another fired back, "I am confused. At this point, people just want something to talk about. Cuz what's the problem here?"
Another user chimed in with, "Sooooo, for those of us who are normal people with interesting lives and don't go around looking for drama...how exactly is this controversial???"
Clark's stellar performance silences critics and secures Fever's victory
But controversy aside, the pool day clearly worked its magic. Caitlin Clark was on fire during the game, finishing just one rebound shy of a historic triple-double. She racked up 15 points, dished out 12 assists, and snagged nine rebounds, leading the Fever to a thrilling 88-82 victory over the Mercury.
The Fever's win was nothing short of epic. Despite trailing by 11 at halftime and falling behind by as much as 15 in the second half, Indiana mounted a furious comeback to send their fans home ecstatic, even on the road.
Clark's performance was historic. She shattered the Fever's rookie franchise record by recording 138 assists in just 20 games.
So while the internet might be ablaze with pool party chatter, Caitlin Clark and the Fever are making headlines where it really counts-on the court.