Caitlin Clark’s behavior after WNBA announcement draws scrutiny

Caitlin Clark marked another career milestone on Thursday. This is after the Indiana Fever guard was named an All-Star for a third consecutive year. It is also the third time in three seasons that Clark was voted as a starter for the highly anticipated exhibition game.

The 24-year-old was among the top 10 vote-getters for this year’s All-Star Game. Fever teammates Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston have joined Clark, marking the first time in franchise history that three Indiana players have been named as starters.

The news was announced by WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert. Fever head coach Stephanie White held up the phone as Engelbert delivered the update to the entire squad.

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts in the first half against the Phoenix Mercury.

Fever star Caitlin Clark reacts to WNBA All-Star announcement

The cameras caught Clark’s immediate reaction to the WNBA’s announcement. Boston and Mitchell were named first before Engelbert turned her attention to Clark.

The former WNBA Rookie of the Year, who was slouching in her chair as Engelbert spoke through the speakerphone, busted out the hang loose sign as she heard the news. She smiled as teammates Lexie Hull and Monique Billings congratulated her.

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Clark was in the Top 10 for both the first and second fan vote returns. It wasn’t exactly a huge surprise that she was named a starter, but it’s still a considerable feat now that it’s official.

The fans on social media could not help but read into Clark’s behavior after the announcement. They had all sorts of theories about her reaction to the news.

“Her reaction is like ‘well I already knew ‘ ” a comment on X read.

“Clark looks so sad. I hate what the W has done to this beautifully talented, sweet, kind, generous, soul,” a user declared.

“She’s so done with this league,” said another.

“She is either hopped up on meds or she hates it there,” suspected a fan.

“Lol CC really hates the attention,” a supporter wrote.

“my nonchalant goat,” another said.

Whatever the case might be, Clark will lead the Fever contingent when they head to United Center in Chicago for this year’s All-Star Game. The festivities will take place on July 25.

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