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A Caitlin Clark fan went viral on Tuesday after showing up at Target Center for the Commissioner's Cup Final with a bold and unmissable placard. Just before tip-off between the Indiana Fever and Minnesota Lynx, a video of the fan holding the sign quickly lit up the internet, thanks to the brutally direct message she had written.
Standing proudly in front of the cameras, the fan made sure the basketball world took notice. Her placard, aimed at WNBA players, called them out for what she perceived as blatant disrespect toward Clark, referencing how the Fever star was shockingly ranked ninth in the players’ All-Star voting.
"9th in your rankings, but 1st in your nightmares," the fan's message read.
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The 2025 WNBA All-Star voting results were unveiled on Monday and fans were left stunned to see Caitlin Clark ranked ninth in the players' ballot. The surprising outcome sparked a massive wave of debate across social media, with countless fans and analysts accusing WNBA players of harboring animosity toward the Indiana Fever star.
Despite the snub from her peers, Clark received overwhelming support from the public. The former Iowa standout shattered records by amassing nearly 1.3 million fan votes, the highest in WNBA history. She also secured third place in the media vote, further cementing her widespread popularity and impact on the league.
Caitlin Clark seemingly calls out hatred toward Indiana Fever
After the Indiana Fever clinched the Commissioner's Cup title on Tuesday, Caitlin Clark appeared to take a direct shot at her critics with a bold remark. During an Instagram Live hosted by teammate Aliyah Boston, the sidelined star guard didn’t hold back, delivering an unfiltered message aimed squarely at those who have doubted the Fever.
"I just know everybody in the league is sick," Clark said.
As for Clark, the reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year, her return date remains up in the air. The Fever are set to square off against the Las Vegas Aces on Thursday and fans are eagerly hoping that Clark will be back on the court for the marquee matchup.
