Focus on basketball’ – Caitlin Clark issues dig at teammate’s frequent social posts after surge in following

Focus on basketball’ – Caitlin Clark issues dig at teammate’s frequent social posts after surge in following

 

Indianapolis, August 7, 2025 — The Indiana Fever’s locker room camaraderie was on full display this week, as Caitlin Clark—still sidelined with a nagging groin injury—sent a humorous yet pointed reminder to teammates Sophie Cunningham and Lexie Hull after a viral bikini video surfaced on social media.

On the day of the Fever’s road game against the Los Angeles Sparks, Cunningham and Hull posted a playful TikTok clip showing them lounging poolside in matching black bikinis. In the caption, Cunningham cheekily asked, “Convince us there’s a swimsuit brand that wants to partner with two Indiana Fever mermaids.”

Not one to miss a beat, Clark fired back in the comments: “Swimsuit brands plz comment ‘focus on basketball.’” Moments later, she followed up with, “And no one responds.”

The digital banter quickly escalated into a social media moment, especially when Cunningham responded with a playful retort: “Maybe a brand will make a full body wet suit for your pale ass too… We all win!”

The Instagram and TikTok exchange highlights the lighthearted dynamics between the trio—who affectionately call themselves “Tres Leches”—and underscores how off‑court antics often extend into team chemistry and fan engagement.

The incident, however, occurred during a tough game for the Fever. Indiana fell 100–91 to the Sparks, even as attention swirled around the bikini post. Complicating matters further, a fan threw a sex toy onto the court, narrowly missing Cunningham—marking yet another disturbance in a season plagued by similar incidents.

Despite the distractions and Clark’s absence, the Fever have shown resilience. They’ve managed to win five of the nine games without their star guard, pushing their record to 17–13 heading into a matchup against the 18–11 Phoenix Mercury.

Clark’s playful comment—though a jest—echoes a recurring theme this season: balancing off‑court stardom with on‑court focus. Sophie Cunningham, in particular, has been riding a wave of popularity. After defending Clark during a heated scuffle earlier in the season, Cunningham’s social media presence exploded—from a combined 550,000 followers to over 2.8 million across Instagram and TikTok.

For Clark, the reminder to “focus on basketball” serves not only as friendly ribbing, but also as a subtle nod to the team’s priorities amid growing fame. With the Fever pushing for more cohesion—and with Clark’s return still without a timetable—moments like these paint a vivid picture of a team balancing humor, friendship, and competitive urgency all at once.