Nothing will get previous Caitlin Clark followers, not even Fever president Kelly Krauskopf.
Krauskopf reportedly deleted her X account after intense backlash from followers with regard to a remark she made concerning the Fever star, as detailed by the Every day Mail.
The Fever have stumbled whereas Clark has missed 10 video games spanning two damage stints, they usually’re at the moment floating alongside the playoff bubble at No.7 — simply contained in the eighth and ultimate spot.
Because of this, all eyes have been on the entrance workplace.
In a current press convention, Krauskopf mentioned she needed to make the Fever “as big as Apple.”
“We want to sustain the growth and the interest level in the franchise. I mean, this is about the Indiana Fever,” Krauskopf mentioned. “Yes, we have a foundational players in Caitlin Clark … and Aliyah Boston, and we’re going to add to that. But I want this team to be a leader in the country, and an enduring brand … like Apple or something. We have a real opportunity here.”
Many felt that the president disregarded what Clark has performed not just for the franchise however the WNBA as an entire.
One X consumer, @caitlinclarksty, wrote: “Enduring brands lean into their visionary. Apple became a global icon by making Steve Jobs both its visionary and its star.”
“(Ninety-five)% of your ‘Brand’, is Caitlin Clark,” one other chimed in.
“Kelly… I’d say 75% of Fever fans go where Caitlin goes,” X consumer @kds5140 mentioned in a quote tweet that includes a video of the remarks. “Get mad at me, but the moment CC leaves Indy is the moment I quit buying Fever tickets. This is so stupid, she has no idea how to capitalize on the moment properly. You build around CC. She is the brand right now.”
In a transfer to seemingly keep away from extra blowback to her remark, Krauskopf deleted her X account as of Friday night time.
Clark returned from a groin damage Wednesday and the Fever have break up their two video games since her return, most lately grabbing a 99-82 win over the Dream on Friday.
The 2024 Rookie of the 12 months has had hassle discovering a rhythm on the courtroom all through the mere 11 video games she has performed this season.
She is averaging 16.9 factors per sport, which is a big tick down from final yr (19.2).
Clark has additionally taken a dip from past the arc, capturing simply 28.9 % this yr after holding a 34 % clip in 2024.
Towards the Dream, Clark tallied 12 factors and simply made 1-of-7 from deep and shot 29 % from the sector. Nevertheless, her teammates stepped up.
Kelsey Mitchell had 25 factors and three assists, whereas Boston contributed 19 factors and Sophie Cunningham added 16 off the bench.
