In her home debut, Caitlin Clark assisted the Indiana Fever in breaking a huge record.
The 2024 WNBA rookie class is transforming the current landscape of the league. The WNBA’s earnings, popularity, and viewership have all increased daily. Caitlin Clark, a rookie for the Indiana Fever, has been one of the main causes.
13,028 people showed up for the Fever’s second preseason game of the season, according to Vanshay Murdock on X. These are astounding figures for any WNBA team, not just Indiana.
Indiana’s average attendance during the previous season was 4,066. Considering that it’s a team exhibition game, these preseason figures are astounding.
Everyone is waiting in line to see Caitlin Clark, the phenomenon. Although there were some questions about her move to the league, it appears that she more than answered the call.
May 3, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA: 22-year-old Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark in action during the College Park Center game against the Dallas Wings.
The WNBA is exploding, and it’s perhaps of the best American sports leagues that has witnessed steady increases in viewership.
Regarding prospective influence and fan base, they haven’t peaked yet, but they are just beginning to explore the amazing possibilities.
The only person inside Gainbridge on Thursday who received a cheer from the audience that was even louder than the ones directed at Clark was Lance Stephenson, a former Pacers player who was wearing a bright red Fever jacket.
Terry Cross claimed he had never seen true lineups at the concession stands during a Fever game, not since the team’s 2012 championship season. The “Clark Effect” T-shirts were everywhere throughout the arena, and beer was flowing.
“While I try not to use the phrase that no sports fan wants to hear, I will say that the Clark bandwagon is packed tonight,” remarked Cross, an Indianapolis resident who has attended Fever games for over ten years. “This has always been one of the best sports to watch, Caitlin or not.”
Even ardent supporters acknowledged that the game and atmosphere had a delightful, fresh feel when Clark joined the team.
