Caitlin Clark is making the Indiana Fever a desire landing spot for top-end talent just like Victor Wembanyama did for the Spurs. Neither franchise was a free agency destination before their young stars arrived. Wemby has gotten De’Aaron Fox to San Antonio and put the Spurs on Kevin Durant’s wish list. Fever fans saw Clark make a similar impact this offseason, but her latest move could take this to a new level.
Sophie Cunningham had a viral moment protecting Clark in Tuesday’s win over the Sun. Teams went after CC last season, which made her new teammate's actions even more important. In the aftermath, Cunningham’s popularity is exploding. She is nearing one million followers on TikTok and has seen massive increases across all her platforms.
Clark gets fans' attention, which presents an opportunity for players that only exists in Indiana. Cunningham just proved it. The 23-year-old superstar can exponentially increase any player’s popularity and make them a star.
The Fever are a destination because of Caitlin Clark
Clark is not just a superstar. She is arguably the biggest box office draw in basketball. The All-Star sells out arenas across the country and draws record viewership. Just like Wembanyama, Clark is having a massive on-court impact too.
The biggest stars in the W will be considering the Fever in the offseason. Nearly every veteran player is a free agent as the league’s salary cap is expected to rise significantly. It will likely be a race to see who can come to Indiana to team up with Clark. This is any star's shot to compete for a championship and grow their personal brand to new heights. Every player will consider it.
The Fever front office should have no shortage of interest, but that doesn’t make their jobs easier. It will be on them to build their roster into a title contender by snagging the right pieces. Clark loves to play an up-tempo style that makes her team impossible to stop. The Fever should get players to fit that brand of basketball as they look to win another championship.
The WNBA has never seen anyone like Caitlin Clark. The 23-year-old is already the league’s most popular player, and she is moving every needle. Fans can’t turn on the TV without seeing Clark. Now, she is making her teammates famous on social media. The rest of the W is certainly taking notice.
Every player will want to join the Indiana Fever this offseason. Caitlin Clark is locked in and will keep taking the franchise to new heights. Just like Victor Wembanyama did for the Spurs, Clark made the Fever the place top talents want to go. That is the maximum superstar impact, but nobody should be surprised. CC always does the seemingly impossible.