Right after a tough game, most players head to the locker room and reset. But Caitlin Clark had one more play to make this one off the court. As she walked through the hallway after the Indiana Fever game, she ran into none other than Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles. What followed was a quick, playful moment.
Clark, never one to shy away from a little friendly banter, noticed something right away: Jordan was wearing a Dallas Wings hat. “Even though you had a Dallas Wings hat on I’ll let it slide,” Clark said with a grin. Jordan burst out laughing, and the two shared a warm hug.
Wings hat sparks Clark momen
Chiles quickly explained the story behind the hat, letting Clark know that her best friend was making custom hats for every WNBA team. That answer earned an approving smile. “That’s fire,” Caitlin replied, clearly impressed. It wasn’t just a joke, it was a connection between two elite athletes, both confident and real in their own ways.
She’s competitive, but she’s also got a sense of humor and a way of making even brief encounters memorable.
Just two young women at the top of their sports sharing a laugh, bridging basketball and gymnastics, and showing mutual respect.
It’s also a great example of how the WNBA continues to grow in cultural reach. When Olympians like Chiles show up courtside or in this case, in the hallway with love for the league, it’s clear the game is bigger than ever.
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