Caitlin Clark Jokingly Voices Concern About Herself Over Fever Photo Choice
A common talking point during the WNBA season's first half was the physical toll Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark was subject to.
Whether it was Clark being shoulder-checked to the ground by Chicago Sky guard Chennedy Carter, her not receiving enough foul calls, or any other aspect of the WNBA's physical play, Clark fans were concerned about how their beloved rookie was acclimating to the professional game's style of play.
And proof of this physicality was displayed through Clark's knees.
An X post that showed a photo of Clark sitting on the bench with visible bruises and floor burns on her knees with the caption, "Look at Caitlin Clark’s knees and elbows. This is absolutely heartbreaking," went viral on June 4.
Look at Caitlin Clark’s knees and elbows.
— NBA Memes (@NBAMemes) June 4, 2024
This is absolutely heartbreaking 😥 pic.twitter.com/pFf2EEcwik
Discussion about Clark's battered knees eventually quieted down a few days after that photo surfaced.
That is, until Clark herself reignited the discussion on Monday.
The Indiana Fever's social media team made an Instagram post showcasing every stat that Clark is leading WNBA rookies in at this point in the season. The photo that Indiana used was back when Clark's knees were bruised; which prompted the rookie to drop a self-deprecating joke in the post's comments section.
"Bruh r my knees okay? Jeez," Clark commented.
Her comment has over 4,500 likes and 100 replies in 12 hours, and fans are finding it hilarious that Clark can quip about what looked like a painful injury.
Luckily Clark hasn't had to play any basketball games since the WNBA All-Star Game on July 20, which has given her body time to heal.
Although Clark will be subject to more punishment once the Fever's season resumes on August 16.
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Grant Young covers Women’s Basketball, the New York Yankees, and the New York Mets for Sports Illustrated’s ‘On SI’ sites. He holds an MFA degree in creative writing from the University of San Francisco (USF), where he also graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing and played on USF’s Division I baseball team for five years. However, he now prefers Angel Reese to Angels in the Outfield.