Clark was looking for trouble..
Caitlin Clark couldn’t suit up for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game, but that didn’t stop her from trying to stir things up in Indianapolis.
Even off the court, Caitlin Clark finds a way to steal the spotlight
Sidelined with a groin injury she picked up against the Connecticut Sun, the Indiana Fever’s standout guard had to sit this one out. Instead of playing, she took on a new role — co-coaching “Team Clark” alongside Liberty head coach Sandy Brondello.
Clark had some fun with it, trading players and even swapping coaches with Team Collier captain Napheesa Collier. The Fever’s Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell also landed on her roster.
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But even in street clothes, Clark wasn’t about to play it safe.
Speaking on ESPN’s “WNBA Countdown,” she hinted at some sideline antics. “I think I’ve got to heckle the refs,” Clark said. “Maybe I can get a technical or something... maybe even get ejected.”
The All-Star event may have been an exhibition, but Clark was clearly still in competitor mode. And if her track record is any indication, that competitive fire hasn’t cooled. She entered the break already with two technicals this season, halfway to her self-imposed goal of keeping it under three. She racked up six in her rookie year.
While Clark generally avoids criticizing officials publicly, her circle hasn’t held back. Her coach, family, and even her boyfriend have made comments about how she’s officiated.
Earlier this year, she told WNBA legends Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird that limiting technical fouls was a key goal for her in 2025. That’s proving to be harder than it sounds.
Even from the bench, Clark can’t help but push the edge. And the refs may not be safe, not even during an exhibition game.
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