Indiana Fever secured a key win to even their record at 10-10, but instead of celebrating, the fan conversation has been dominated by a new controversy. And this time, it’s not about the game itself, but about something that happened off the court.
It all began with a tense play late in the third quarter against the Atlanta Dream. Natasha Howard, a veteran and three-time WNBA champion, aggressively blocked Caitlin Clark, stopping her from pushing the ball on a fast break. The fan reaction was immediate: why stop your own star player at a crucial moment?
However, what truly ignited social media was a post-game statement from franchise president Kelly Krauskopf.
Kelly Krauskopf leaves a bad impression
During a post-game interview, Krauskopf tried to speak about Indiana Fever’s long-term vision as an organization, but her words left many fans with a bad taste.
“We want to maintain the growth and interest in the franchise. I mean, this is about the Indiana Fever,” she said. “Yes, we have cornerstone players like Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston, and we’ll continue with that. But I want this team to be a lasting brand, like Apple or something similar.”
To fans, it was a tone-deaf, cold, and disconnected comment. Many felt Krauskopf was trying to downplay Clark’s importance-just as the player has been key to drawing millions of new eyes to the WNBA.
To fans, Clark is the future of the team
Reactions came swiftly.
“Apple wouldn’t be Apple without Steve Jobs. And this franchise would be nothing without Caitlin Clark,” one fan wrote.
Another was more blunt:
“When Clark gets tired of this short-sighted leadership, it’ll be too late. They had a star, and instead of building around her, they’re trying to reshape her. Mistake after mistake.”
Since Clark entered the league, ratings have soared, arenas have filled, and jerseys have sold like never before. The impact is real. Ignoring it, many say, is turning a blind eye to a historic opportunity.
Krauskopf disappears from social media
As if that weren’t enough, multiple reports indicate Krauskopf has deleted her X account (formerly Twitter), perhaps trying to distance herself from the backlash. But her silence has only added to fans’ frustration.
The reality is that Caitlin Clark isn’t just a great player-she’s the reason many people even tune in to a Fever game. And if the franchise doesn’t realize that soon, it risks wasting the most important moment in its recent history.
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