That eyebrow-raising statement from one of Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever teammates came moments after a hard-fought win and it sent shockwaves through the WNBA world. Clark, the No. 1 overall pick and face of a franchise revival, has been at the center of everything this season: the spotlight, the scouting reports, the fanfare. But behind the scenes, something is shifting.
Clark’s meteoric rise has brought national attention, packed arenas, and surging TV ratings but also growing pains. The Fever have struggled to find chemistry, often relying heavily on Clark’s shot-making and playmaking. Yet when Clark missed time recently due to injury and rest, the team pulled off one of their most complete performances of the year. That’s when a different kind of confidence emerged from the locker room one not tied to a single star.
“We’re more than just one player,” said the unnamed teammate. “This is a team. And when people overlook that, they sleep on what we’re capable of.”
It’s not necessarily a knock on Clark, who remains a respected and admired leader. But it’s a signal that other players like Aliyah Boston, Kelsey Mitchell, and NaLyssa Smith are ready to assert themselves and step out of the shadow cast by a national icon. For a team trying to build a championship foundation, this kind of internal belief is essential.
Still, it raises questions. Is this about balance and empowerment or bubbling tension?
Whatever the case, the message is clear: this Fever squad is done waiting for validation. Caitlin Clark may be the headline, but her teammates are ready to write the next chapter with or without her on the floor.
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