On Thursday, the Indiana Fever’s social media team decided to join the viral TikTok trend of having players sign old images of themselves, aiming for a cringeworthy effect. Caitlin Clark, however, had a heartwarming reaction to her childhood photo.
Clark and the Fever are currently one of the hottest teams in the WNBA. Despite a loss on Wednesday night, they have won eight of their last 11 games and have already secured a playoff berth for the first time since 2016.
While the players’ reactions were all entertaining, Clark’s response to her childhood photo stood out.
“I low-key look the same,” Clark said with a smile. “Gosh, I’m so cute.”
The video quickly went viral, surpassing 8,000 views within the first ten minutes.
Caitlin Clark’s impact on the Indiana Fever and the entire WNBA has been profound. The attention that she draws and the fanbase she has is absolutely historic.
She is the clear favorite for Rookie of the Year, leading all rookies with averages of 19.1 points, 8.4 assists (which also tops the WNBA), and 1.3 steals.
Since returning from the Olympic hiatus, Clark has been named Player of the Week two consecutive times and has earned Player of the Month honors.
Her down-to-earth yet fiercely competitive demeanor, combined with her impact both on and off the court, has made her an internet sensation and significantly influence the sport.