Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark, fresh off a historic 2024 rookie season, is already thinking about her future beyond the court. The 23-year-old guard, who led the Fever to the playoffs for the first time since 2016, recently shared her post-retirement aspirations during a media event tied to her Sports Illustrated cover feature.
Joined by teammates Kelsey Mitchell, Aliyah Boston, and DeWanna Bonner, Clark participated in a game to test how well they knew each other, revealing her surprising stance on a broadcasting career.
When Boston suggested Clark might become a sports broadcaster after retiring, Clark quickly shut down the idea. “Definitely not,” she said firmly, adding, “I don’t want to do that.” Her response echoed sentiments she shared weeks earlier on David Letterman’s My Next Guest Needs No Introduction, where she discussed her desire to stay connected to basketball in a different capacity.
“I’m not going to want to still be on the sidelines, probably,” Clark explained. “Maybe I’ll be up in a suite, like a general manager or something fun like that, I don’t know.”
She’s got GM sights, not Brady’s job
Letterman brought up Tom Brady as a comparison, noting the NFL legend’s transition to a Fox Sports commentator role with a $375 million, 10-year deal, alongside his minority ownership in the Las Vegas Raiders. While Clark acknowledged the lucrative nature of Brady’s media career, she remained uninterested in following that path.
“Well, that paycheck he’s getting is pretty nice,” Clark admitted, defending Brady’s choice. She added, “He owns the [Las Vegas] Raiders, that’s not too bad. He’s just doing it all.” Her admiration for Brady’s ownership role hints at her own ambitions, favoring a front-office position over a broadcasting gig.
Fans on X were intrigued by Clark’s comments, with one user posting, “Caitlin Clark as a GM? That’d be amazing-she’s already thinking big!” Clark’s focus on her future comes as she prepares for her sophomore WNBA season, set to begin on May 17 against the Chicago Sky. Her rookie year stats-19.2 points, 8.5 assists, and 5.8 rebounds per game-earned her the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year award, cementing her status as a rising star. While Clark has years of playing ahead, her clarity about her post-career goals shows a level-headed approach to her legacy. Whether she ends up in a GM suite or another role, Clark’s passion for basketball ensures she’ll remain a force in the sport for decades to come.
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