"Never seen this type of excitement": Caitlin Clark pledges long-term loyalty to small market Indiana in stunning statement

Since being drafted last year, Caitlin Clark has quickly made Indiana her new home. The star guard once again proved how special the area is to her with a stunning comment regarding her WNBA career.

Seeing that they share the home arena, the Fever and Pacers have built a strong bond between them. Especially when it comes to star players Clark and Tyrese Haliburton, the two are regularly seen supporting each other at their games and have built a good friendship off the court.

Indiana is known for its rich history of basketball, which can make it an exciting town to play in. The fans there are very passionate about the sport, which has been on full display since Caitlin Clark burst on the scene in 2024. She does not take the love she receives for granted and doesn't want it to end anytime soon.

During a recent interview with ESPN, Clark opened up on the relationship she's built with Haliburton over the past two years. The Fever star touched on how they both adore Indiana and hope it's the final stop in each of their respective careers.

"Ty and I would both tell you this is where we both hope to stay the rest of our careers," Clark said. "People are like, 'It's a small market.' But no, that's what makes it fun. These people, this is what means the world to them. We haven't hosted a Finals game in 25 years and I've never seen this type of excitement."

Once the Pacers' run comes to an end, the pressure will be on Clark and the Fever to try and yield similar results this season.

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Caitlin Clark reveals what she told Tyrese Haliburton after NBA Finals game-winner

Throughout the Indiana Pacers' playoff journey, Caitlin Clark and countless other members of the Fever have shown up to give support. Though she wasn't in attendance, the WNBA star revealed her message to Tyrese Haliburton after the biggest moment of his career.

During Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Haliburton managed to come up big in the clutch once again. After the Pacers stormed a comeback against the OKC Thunder, the star guard capped things off with a game-winning jump shot in the final seconds.

Looking back at this moment, Caitlin Clark reflected on the messages she and Haliburton exchanged following the thrilling ending.

"I was like, 'Nice shot, Ty,'" Clark said. "How many times can you tell him? Good job."

Armed with two young stars who are passionate about the city, Indiana basketball is in a great place for years to come.