Indiana Fever press conference: Caitlin Clark speaks at season exit interview - on rookie year, more
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- Опубліковано 10 жов 2024
- Indiana Fever rookie star Caitlin Clark speaks to reprters at her end-of-season exit interview. She discussed her rookie year and so much more.
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She handles it all will such class. Her parents should be so proud.
All class! Mature beyond her years. She’s an amazing player and a fantastic human being. She dominated her rookie season and will only get better. What a season! It was so much fun watching her and the team grow and compete together. See you all next season when we take it all the way to the finals! #FeverRising
I keep reminding myself that Caitlin is 22 years old. Such a professional. I love how CC talked about being a good human and treating people with respect. Players and coaches need to follow in those footsteps. Caitlin has always praised past and present players in the WNBA. Congratulations to CC and Indiana Fever for an incredible first year as a team. Well done. Just a special note to Kelsey. Girl it’s been a long journey for you to reach the playoffs. Your loyalty to this franchise is unmatched. Thank you for giving your all to help grow the Indiana Fever team. Going to be a cold winter without you all in our homes. God Bless !!🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🩷🩷🩷🩷
This is an awesome young woman, so humble and well spoken. What an amazing rookie season! How she persevered through the constant mauling, uncalled fouls and being double teamed was a testament to her competitive and perseverance spirit.
I wasn’t a basketball fan but I am a sports fan and seeing how CC enjoys and plays the game is the reason I watch and appreciate athletes.
I never knew WNBA was around until this season because of accidentally watching her being drafted and now I can't have enough of Caitlin... Have a wonderful holiday and see you next season.... Such a breath of fresh air....
Real CC/Fever Fans will follow CC's lead and keep it positive and respectful. Don't give the Trolls any power.
You mean the same thing men deal with 100 times over? Cant have it both ways. Thats one, and why isn't hypocrisy being acknowledged. Are people not allowed to call out the hate Caitlin gets? Its the people on the other side that started this. They wanted so much smoke before she even came in to the league, and now that she is annihilating everyone, Caitlin fans are returning fire, AND THEY WANNA CRY ABOUT IT. You got Reese allegedly embracing the villain role, then on her unhinged stupid twitter rant she says she was made in to a villain and doesnt like it. Reese is one example of many wanting it both ways. The gatekeepers would rather leave a whole lot of money on the table, and go back to the way it was (irrelevance) instead of embracing their literal meal ticket. The league and their players are trying soo sooo hard to make her conform and turn her in to some sort of activist - not going to happen.
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@@solidsnake7167 🤡
@@solidsnake7167you’re the kind she’s telling to go away. She doesn’t want fans like you.
@@TF-vb9us call a spade a spade loser. It’s people like you that is changing the narrative on the fly. Funny how conveniently people like you forget all the little gatekeepers talking their shi about 22. Now that they’ve been proven wrong and taken L’s left and right, they want to cry victim. People want to act like they can govern what’s said on social media. How about this, be an adult and ignore it. Men have been doing this whole sports thing in leagues that get infinite more scrutiny, welcome to the big leagues nerd. The activists wanna get paid like the men but they can’t deal with all the things that come with fame. You can always go back to irrelevance, how bout that?
Such a bonus, to get to hear her gratitude and feel her joy one more time. I’m SO in awe of this young athlete, as a baller on the court, as a human KIND off the court. Kudos to her parents and her family for rearing such a beautiful young role model.
Thanks Caitlin for taking us along!
I'm glad she emphasized "trolls" are not fans ❤
She's the real grown up when it comes to this type of conversation because she started getting it back in highschool, good thing is that she has strong values and great parents who raised her right.... Never paid attention to trolls at all and that's why people love her....
The Fever should be sending out that clip. I love the way she answered that question.
Iowa tickets sold out already this year!!
@@kwollrab9527 She made the team box office...
I'm watching Clarks replays from Iowa days to now... I'm in Africa...
@craigtherankgamer4334 Groupies are not real sports fans either
Caitlin is such a class act!
It's so refreshing to hear a great interview that isn't focused on negativity and playing a victim. Other players should use their press tine yo follow her example.
Caitlin Clark certainly earned the title of Rookie of the year 💪
She's only getting started. Enjoy the rest , youve earned it.
She hit the nail on the head
: "Trolls" are not fans" -
Such a class act. Great year and thanks Caitlin for being such a good example for our youth. Have fun on your vacation.
How can you not admire her on and off the court….
SHE'S THE REAL GOAT.... Never loses her mind even when she's angry... Respect....
Honestly that’s how I became a fan of her. Could not believe she was this incredible of an athlete and person.
Who doesn't admire her?
Caitlin Clark has respect for the league but the players in the league have zero respect for Caitlin Clark! They despise her because she has become the main focal point of the league's growth!
@roee78 I don’t, she’s disrespectful to authority the way she talks back to the refs. She’s a dishonest person the way she flops she is very well rehearsed and comes off as phony, but y’all eat it up, which is cool. She has plenty of groupies that is true.
Caitlin speaks with more care and maturity than some players who have been in the league for "11 years"
Love you CC!! Thank you for being such an awesome person and player and bringing me to the WNBA games as one of your biggest fans. Your game is always exciting and so fun to watch - each and every game. ♥️🙌🏻🔥🏀
Her eye is STILL bruised. CC ends her rookie year horrible abused but never complaining.
What's there to complain about. This is big league basketball, not AAU. Furthermore, she don't have to complain because her casual fans take care of that for her, my friend. †
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She has been a masterclass on public relations.
I literally just said she should teach a class on this speaking to the media
Boston, Clark, and Mitchell give great interviews.
Catlin and the fever team showed the world what a real professional team with integrity looks like! We will be here next year for you guys! GO FEVER!! ❤
The adults of this league can learn a lot from this young woman.
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so-called adults. FTFY.
That part
@@ShaneGT913 Amen to that
She _is_ the adult.
Not the only one, but ...
You are a very good human. Respects to your parents CC
The impact CC has made this year CANNOT be over stated.....her stats PROVE she is SUPER HUMAN...no exaggeration
Handled with class as only Caitlin can, she is the face of the league for a reason. Never about her always about everyone else when it comes to social media and trolls, i hope she enjoys a good long well deserved break and comes back raring to go next year and like she says push for a top4 and so a home series in the playoffs and then see how far the Fever can go.
Because CC isn’t a racist or a homophobe, but her “fans” sure seem to mostly be. She’s more embarrassed by the people clinging to her success than anything else.
What an amazing girl!!! All about team, no ego!
Amazing classy human. 👏 👏❤
Such a great summer following Caitlin Clark!!
Trolls ≠ Fans
Well said, CC!
This lady is very smart athlete. She knows how to speak without any drama.
Amazing young lady, she will go far on and off the floor!❤❤❤❤
Take notes WNBA. This is a real model. ❤
WNBA is so lucky to have her!
Screw the he WNBA, she should take her game and go where shes appreciated
Caitlin Clark is, without a doubt, the most eloquent athlete I have ever seen
Honestly true, most athletes throw out cliches and repeat themselves just to get through the interviews. Caitlyn’s answers show intelligence and she never throws people under the bus, plays victim, blame game, etc. A breath of fresh air.
Caitlin walked the WNBA hot coals so cool. Talking about "trolls" yet acknowledging the great fans of the sport. In the words of Thanos, "Perfectly Balanced."
Is it possible for CC to be a Player/Commissioner? She has such a great head on her shoulders I think she could run the league and play at the same time.
Conflict of Interest
@@TheRebellefleur27 I know, I was being facetious.
Caitlin please get some rest, you look exhausted .. The pressure that was put on this young women this year was unreal . All that was expected of her was to be perfect , She had to say the right things play a unreal amount of time on the court. Deal with a lot of National Media especially ESPN who found ways to rip on her. Deal with people like the UConn Coach saying she didn't have the game for the W. Yet found the time to sign tons of young girls autographs . Not many 22 Year old's could handle everything that was thrown at her. Yet she shined. CC go find a Island that doesn't have internet get a tan read a book and just relax. The League is better with you in it.
❤️ Caitlin Clark 🙌
Next year start assessing large fines for flagrant 2 fouls.that will stop this mugging of certain players.
Even better, targeting a player multiple f1 or two gets a team sanctioned
Not going to happen we got a weak commissioner you heard the statement rivalries she has no problem with they're going to have to sooner or later do the Jordan rules because if this kid gets hurt severely by somebody doing something intentionally then they going to step up to the plate and change the rules and call it the Clark rules it has to happen reason why I say that Chicago sky 80% of the fragrant files on Clark came from the sky 17% came from the rest of the league statistics don't lie it's coming though I hope the NBA but our commissioner has no athletic ability never been there never done that sitting back gloating like she did something she should be fired next
Especially trying to take out an eyeball! To me, that was the most disgusting Foul I witnessed. Pure Street Ghetto play. I'm sick of it.
I believe there was only one “Flagrant 2” called all season and I believe that was downgraded to a “1” after league review. But you are correct, more severe consequences for flagrant fouls need to be considered. However, if the league doesn’t do something to address the horrendous officiating before next season, I think there will be a huge exodus of new fan support. The non-calls and one-sided calls witnessed during the Fever-Sun series were stunningly horrendous.
The alphabet crew are to jealous, and WILL try to hurt CC, she needs protection from the other players, the officials and the so called experts ie swoopes and the ESPN haters
Clark should have been asked about the hate she receives also. I'm glad she was asked about the hate and racism towards others but everyone in the league seems to think she doesn't get the same treatment. You don't have a bodyguard for no reason.
There's a reason the people in that position to have bodyguards when you the best in your field and you the Golden Goose that reminds me of Tiger Woods wherever Tiger Woods went when he started in 1997 if you have bodyguards yeah police officers everybody watch the whole films where do you walk down that far away he had two or three you might not see them but they were there that's the only thing I can match it to Jordan really didn't have it cuz I was way back what 20 plus years ago they know these reporters don't ask the right questions especially ESPN would you have a bunch of sisters haters because they time in the WNBA flew by without no fanfare anyway the best there ever was and the best there ever will be Caitlin Clark
She had this same protection in college.
She should have been asked, but she wouldn't have answered directly about herself anyway.
*@kaylame...* I guess that one flew over your head, my friend. Why do you think the guy asked her the question to begin with, and why do you think he said, "not only your teammates, but the *'entire'* league?" "Entire is all-inclusive. If he would have said all the racism towards you, the black players and fans would have gone ballistic. If he would have said all the racism towards black players, CC fans would have gone ballistic. Your comment though not ballistic, is a mild example of the very thing I'm talking about. Your mind was focused in one direction, but Racism is racism, my friend. †
*@Mark...*
You are wrong, my friend. How can she be the best in the league when she has only played one season, and didn't win the MVP. Offense is supposed to be her specialty, but she wasn't even the best offensive player on her team let alone the league. She didn't even lead her team in scoring in most games; Kelsey Mitchell did. She only shot 34% from three and 41 from the field while Kelsey shot 40% and 46% respectively. Basketball is divided into two components- offense and defense. You can never be the best without playing both. All the great ones did.
*Sheryl Swoops:* 3x MVP, 2x scoring champ, 3x DPOTY, 2x 1st team all defense.
*Lauren Jackson:* 3x MVP, 3x scoring champ, 1x DPOTY, 2x 1st team all defense.
*A'ja Wilson:* 3x MVP, 1x scoring champ, 2x DPOTY, 2x 1st team all-defense.
*Caitlin Clark:* 0x MVP, 0x scoring champ, 0x DPOTY, 0x 1st team all defense.
I understand collecting "brownie" points, but you couldn't have possibly thought about what you said before you said it, my friend. †
Caitlin Clark has shown what an incredibly mature young women she is, compliments to her parents for raising her to represent herself so well! So proud of her for absolute professionalism from start to finish. As a new fan she brought an excitement with her incredible skill and her down to earth attitude while dealing with all the nonsense going on around her. Looking forward to seeing a much better cleaner league next season.
Lets be real here. Do not put the cart before the horse.
The true haters in the league started in on Caitlin before she ever played in the WNBA.
Fans let it go. Then when the haters started brutalizing Caitlin on the court and the Ref's didn't do their job, Caitlin was a professional and let it go. BUT when it continued to the point of Kennedy Carter hip checking Caitlin to the floor, and again Caitlin let it go, the FANS took up her mantle.
So in conclusion Fix the officiating in the WMBA, stop the violent behavior and we can all get back to enjoying the games.
Don't get it twisted, if Caitlin goes so do the fans and the money!!!
thats not the fans fight to make, we dont have to like it, but in the end, everyone is going to eat with CC in the league(merch sales up 400% and not just CC), she will earn better treatment in time, fans trying to fight her battle do nothing more but make it worse. she can handle it, its not affecting her output. let her work through it on her own
She's not leaving the leaque.
I'm a spoiled 60 year fan of the LA Lakers & Wooden UCLA BB. I stumbled on to Caitlin in the last couple games of the NCAA playoffs. I became hooked. Personally, I think BB fans like to watch a player that is unique. She is truly that. Loved her play in the WNBA. Never watched it much until she showed up. Now she's gone & my Lakers are back so for me, bye-bye WNBA.
She just finished her rookie season. Get a grip, yall are embarrassing yourselves
Caitlin had so much class, grace and dignity. She should teach a class on speaking to the media
Has not had
Anyone who hates this woman probably hates themselves she never bad mouths anybody she just says positive things she only downs herself at times haters need to look in the mirror
Love the way she answer every interview amazing..how some people hate her or indiana fever if she always give respect to everyone and always tell that she have passion for basketball but what more important to her is the beautiful impact she can give to the league...Now all of you enjoy your moment with your love ones and looking next season for a bolder and more resilient INDIANA FEVER...
She still has a black eye- she is a warrior who focuses on moving forward, staying positive and working harder. Her answer to the internet troll posts was perfect - these are not fans of basketball, just angry people who want to tear down - whether it be tearing down Caitlin or others. Caitlin ignores them and goes about her business rather than focusing on people who are irrelevant and have no real impact on the WNBA or her. I guarantee that Caitlin has had much more troll hate thrown at her than any other player in the league but you do not hear her complaining about this or giving this credence. Caitlin is the only player who has actually had a basketball fan at a game call her vile names and attack her verbally courtside. It’s ironic (maybe not so ironic) that right after that in person attack occurred, there was a barrage of statements from other players about the nasty comments by internet trolls to try to flip the narrative back to them as a victim. Stop giving these trolls any play - it only invites them more. if there are credible threats or real concern, report it to the police (which I am quite sure none of them have) - otherwise, just block these trolls or set up other ways to prevent their posts (this is something that anyone on social media knows needs to be done to control hateful posts on their channel/timeline).
It’s absolutely Caitlyn’s responsibility to extricate herself and her image from the racists and homophobes who have hitched heir cart to her career.
She’s going the right thing by standing up to the weirdos and incels who think the W owe them something for finally watching.
Caitlin, thanks for sticking up for us Fever fans. We love and admire you and your teammates, but most of us respect the other women of the WNBA as well, and we don't get a lot of credit for that. Thank you so much for being your magical fantastic self. Can't wait to see you and your incredible teammates next year! I hope you all have a great off-season.
Can't wait till next year it's going to seem like eternity before the season starts again
It's only six more months until the WNBA and ESPN are relevant again. 🤔
Attitude is absolutely Everything! CC has IT!!!
Caitlyn Clark, you have and will change the W.
you are the BEST WNBA PLAYER!
Wants to be top 4 and contend for a championship next year! I like it!
Thank you for what you do Tony! Great question! First playoff in years. My biggest takeaway for the year is seeing Fever players interacting with the younger ones.
Thank you Tony for all your great work. Is there a better role model for young girls and the rest of the WNBA than Caitlin?
@2:00 All High Road, All Class, Calling out the Truth
Thank You for showing this
Other players watch & and learn , master class 👏👏👏👏
THE WORLD NEEDS MORE OF THIS.
By and large the world doesn’t listen. Look at the comments and you’ll see people calling the other players thugs and all the rest. It would be great if we could all act like CC or at least listen to how she approaches life and think about that before we slander others but this stuff is deeply ingrained.
Proud Iowan! Caitlin is an amazing role model, player and person. She will continue to grow and be great! Can't wait to see what the future has instore for her! Go Fever!
And she doesn't mention the abuse that SHE has received, both from within and outised the league.
Because she knows it’s small compared to what her “fans” are doing and saying. She wants to get away from her “fans”, not the league.
Sending love ❤and blessings to her , we love you Caitlin ♥️
She looks exhausted
That’s why we love her and will always follow her ❤
Alyssa who? Angel who?
My daughters and I know who is Caitlin Clark: who is the ONLY reason we are watching the wnba. The only reason. She represents the right young woman image for our American daughters. Period. End of story.
Angel who? Alyssa who?
Hummm... you named them up on a Clark interview.
@@roee78it comes off as so desperate. Some weird compulsion to slight anyone who speaks out against being treated poorly. Almost like they have some guilt they’re trying to absolve themselves of.
@@Phlibberty Nah, no guilt here.
@@user-ms6rm1fc9x but you didn’t make the post. It’s totally normal to stop watching if you don’t wanna watch after your favorite got knocked out. The insistence on excessive pointing out the fact that they aren’t watching anymore and the who who is the odd part.
You’re the kinda people she’s telling to go to hell .
Do you realize that? You’re the problem.
My observation/opinion on Caitlin Clark and some of the other WNBA players: She excels in Emotional Intelligence which is lacking in others who need to work on and improve their overall mental health. One cannot become unhinged with all that social media brings. Social Media is NOT real. There are people out there who purposely want to ruffle feathers and some WNBA players take the bait. Athletes are better off staying away from these platforms if it is hindering their overall psyche.
Thank you, Caitlin Clark. I will follow you whereever you next play basketball (you don't need to stay in the WNBA).
She literally said WNBA players were her idols, this is her dream she’s living.
we r sooooo proud of u caitlin ty
I feel bad for the girl, yes she got a lot of money and whatever but she's also only 22?, having all the pressure as such young age is not easy people.
Never give up u r # 1. !!¡!!!!!!!
Such a class act.
Such class.
Very disappointed in the calls by the ref's 23 ft's vs 9 ft's for the Fever . Multiple non calls for obvious fouls and 2 games in a row the ref's call the foul on the wrong Fever player forcing Sides to use a challenge . I don't like the 2-1 setup for the playoff's , a team doesn't even get the chance to get back in a series at home if they lose the first 2 games . And with Nalyssa Smith not being able to play because it seemed like she was more interested in not upsetting her girlfriend then playing tough basketball .
I am so proud of her keeping a level head while enduring so much BS. She is the definition of role model for young players, and so modest. I honestly don't think she realizes how good she actually is. Good to see CC get some time off, enjoy it, be a 22 year old for a while. You earned it
What a class act she is.
Cc is so much smarter than I am and I’m in my 70s😮. Reminds me of Jaylen Brown in this interview. She could be a coach for the Celtics right now. She brings Brad Stephens to mind also.
Luv u hometown girl ❤❤❤❤
CC celebrity + great player + winner next year. Playoffs and Finals hinge on a lot of things though
I HOPE WHAT CC SAID ABOUT HOW GREAT FULLY SHE WAS ABOUT THE COACHING STAFF puts the " Firing of Coach" is put too "REST PERIOD"
Coach should be around for awhile... 👍👍👍👍👍
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My God what more do these people want from her? She has denounced it so many times. I’m of the opinion that they want CC to leave the league. Anyone agree?
It's nothing more than a clout chase at this point.
@@ShaneGT913 they want the Angel Reese money. I guess it works right? Can’t blame them for going that low
@@Moneyjo3 facts 🤣🤣🤣
Completely disagree that they want a Clark to leave the league. You could probably count the number that wants her to leave on one hand.
Hopefully the W provides media training to help them understand how this all works. You can’t stop trolls or racists or any other type of bad actors, all you can do is ignore them and not give them a bigger platform than they already have. If the players took a class to understand how it all works they’d be better equipped to deal with what’s out there. No one can deny it’s real, it’s about how to deal with it.
She wants her “fans “ to stop what they’re doing.
The Dallas Cowboys need a QB, watching you with your full court passes to Kelsey Mitchell, if offered, would you consider the position?
Caitlin Clark has respect for the league but the players in the league have zero respect for Caitlin Clark! They despise her because she has become the main focal point of the league's growth!
Fever needs to fire GM, Sides, & coaching staff. Release Smith & Wheeler for starters. Bring in Gabby Williams and Kate Martin. Pace of the game disrupts ghe WNBA, thats why most want yo hurt hrr physically. She is to mentality tough can't be faded. CC is Class & Respect! Good job Mom and Dad!
Bring back Wheeler on a different deal. I like her and the energy she brings. Yes to the other stuff
Has the ROY been announced yet ❓
I really hope next season the media learns how to disconnect Caitlyn Clark’s name from Angel Reese’s name.
WNBA 2024 is over. I just cancelled my UA-cam wnba subscription until next April for the opening of the WNBA 2025 season, IF CC is still there. There is nothing to watch at this moment. Me and my daughters are not interested to watch that kind of fraternity.
When shes done with basketball can she please run for president. 😊
Weird camera view. Is my daughter holding the phone?
Leave it to James Boyd...
She gave such a looooooooong answer only to say that she doesn't want to sit in front of a microphone and yak
Class act ,get rest,tone up off season and come back next year busting 3s like you did in 2023.
Terrible camera work
Top 4 seed? Well u were 4 and 18 vs the top 5 teams so idk how thats happening
For the off season. Reflect on all the assaults you endured from WMBA THUGS and consider playing overseas. Your fans will follow you.
IF you decide to stay in the WMBA, TAKE SOME SELF DEFENSE TRAINING ON HOW TO DEFLECT ASSAULTS AND Defend YOURSELF!!!
You are a part of the problem. Congrats.
@@Phlibberty , thanks
You’re who she wants to disappear .
CC does not want you to be her “fan”.
100% classy lady
Season is over,vaee you next April.
WNBA should be getting down on their knees and thanking this outstanding Player. Instead it seems they want her out. I don't get it.
She played bad in the post season.
Get a grip dude. Crying about the refs is the most embarrassing thing you can do😂
#FireChristieSides
I think the WNBA needs to work from the inside out. Don’t worry about the fans. Worry about your players that are assaulting people on the floor.
She is on the inside and she is more embarrassed and worried about what her “fans” do and say on her behalf than anything the W is doing.
Wake up, she’s telling you exactly what she means. She looks up to these women you hate so much.
She ain’t your huckleberry.
@@TF-vb9us that wasn’t directed to CC that was directed to the worthless management of the WNBA. Need to work from the inside out cause the league is a bunch of woke whiny unprofessional people.
CLARK YOU HAVE TO PLAY DEFENSE OR YOUR YEAR IS GOING TO END THE SAME EVERY SEASON
Hey Hey, Ho Ho ... Christy Sides has got to go!
TROLl
Catlin stinks,,, stinks of money 💵💵 that's got the rest jealous. But hey, she's got the Talent and deserves every penny, especially after getting assaulted most games