The Indiana Fever star was helped by her boyfriend
WNBA star Caitlin Clark took time to work on her shots after another disappointing night for the Indiana Fever.
Clark scored just seven points in the Fever’s thrilling 91-84 win over Atlanta Dream at home on Thursday.
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Caitlin Clark put up some shots after Indiana Fever’s victory on ThursdayCredit: X/DomMirandaTV
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The WNBA star had help from her boyfriend Connor McCafferyCredit: X/DomMirandaTV
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Clark scored just seven points in the gameCredit: Getty
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The WNBA star has experienced an up-and-down rookie seasonCredit: Getty
And Clark was seen shooting for around 30 minutes after the game to try to get her shooting stroke back on track.
The Fever star was helped on court by a few staff members and her boyfriend Connor McCaffery.
McCaffery is on the staff of the Indiana Pacers.
Many fans praised Clark for her dedication in putting in the extra work.
“She’s always going to do whatever it takes to get better. Finding time wherever she can. Heart of a champion!” one fan said.
“Wanna be the best? Gotta put in the work,” another fan said.
Clark had a dismal evening, finishing with as many points as turnovers.
She shot just 3-for-11 from the field, and had four rebounds and six assists.
Clark recently insisted her focus was firmly on basketball as she was asked about her name being used in culture wars on social media and elsewhere.
Figures from the sporting world, and some beyond, have become prone to weaponizing the name of the Fever point guard.
Just recently, Clark has complained about players escaping punishment for being overly physical with her.
And she was overlooked for the USA basketball team for this summer’s Paris Olympics.
That has prompted controversial figures such as Clay Travis and Jason Whitlock to claim Clark is being targeted for being a white and straight player.
And The Athletic’s Jim Trotter asked Clark directly this week about people using her name in heated debates.
“I wonder from your standpoint, how you feel about people using your name in whatever culture wars or whatever wars they’re fighting?” he asked.
“It’s not something I can control, so I don’t put too much thought and time into thinking about things like that,” Clark replied.
Clark was later asked if she was “bothered” by people attempting to weaponize her name.
“No, I don’t see it,” Clark said. “That’s not where my focus is. Again, my focus is here and on basketball.”
“And to be honest, I don’t see a lot of it.”
Clark recently blasted media coverage of the WNBA following her controversial incident with Chennedy Carter.
“Sometimes it stinks how much the conversation is outside of basketball and not the product on the floor,” Clark told reporters.
“…and the amazing players that are on the floor and how good they are for their teams and how great this season has been for women’s basketball.”
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Clark was left of the Team USA Olympics roster for ParisCredit: Getty
