Caitlin Clark made her most powerful statement yet against the Sun

Caitlin Clark returned from her quad injury in style. She dropped 32 points, eight rebounds, nine assists, one steal, and two blocks against the New York Liberty. It was a statement game. Even after a lengthy absence, she can still make some noise in the MVP race. 

In her next game, her numbers weren’t as mind-blowing. Clark finished the game with 20 points, one rebound, six assists, and two steals. Nevertheless, she made a statement in this game as well. Clark may be able to put up big games and go on a heater, but she is also comfortable taking a step back and letting her teammates do their thing when they are playing well. 

Other players played well against the Connecticut Sun

Clark played well against the Sun. She was the Fever’s leading scorer and playmaker, but others weren’t far behind in production. Clark only took 12 shots, letting other players take control of the offense at times.

Kelsey Mitchell took 18 shots and finished the game with 17 points. Natasha Howard put up a big double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds. Even Damiris Dantas, who usually doesn’t produce much, scored 13 points. Aliyah Boston took on a lot of the playmaking responsibilities, dishing out five assists. 

The win was a team effort, and Clark didn’t have to take over the game to carry the Fever over the finish line. 

A superstar has to be able to trust their teammates

Caitlin Clark is one of the brightest stars in the basketball world right now. She is not just one of the best young guards in the WNBA, but one of the most talented guards period. Having a star like that is a crucial element of a championship roster. However, stars rarely win championships by themselves.

Every big star needs a competent supporting cast around them and has to be able to trust other players to play their roles well, step up, and help the team win in any way possible. 

The Fever’s front office did its job well, surrounding Clark with a much-improved supporting cast compared to the team she played on in her rookie season. Several players like Lexie Hull, Sophie Cunningham, and Natasha Howard did their jobs, too, playing well with and without Clark. 

Clark has done her part as well. She can take over games, but also showed that she trusts her teammates enough to carry the team at times. When the Fever are in high-pressure situations, Clark’s trust in her teammates might make the difference between a win and a loss.