Caitlin Clark's Injury Clouds WNBA All-Star Weekend Hopes
The city of Indianapolis was buzzing with excitement. The WNBA All-Star Game was fast approaching, and all eyes were on hometown hero Caitlin Clark, who was not only selected as a captain but also broke fan-voting records with over 1.2 million votes. But now, just days before the marquee event, all that excitement has taken a dramatic turn — and it’s all because of a sudden, gut-wrenching moment that left fans stunned and worried.
Late in the Fever’s recent win over the Connecticut Sun, Caitlin Clark grabbed her right groin, clearly in pain, and exited the game with just 39.6 seconds left on the clock. She was emotional — visibly holding back tears, covering her head with a towel, and sitting silently on the bench while teammate Aliyah Boston tried to comfort her. For anyone watching, it was heartbreaking. This wasn’t just another game. This was the final stretch before All-Star weekend, and the star everyone was waiting to see might not even be able to play.
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This marks the fourth lower body injury Clark has faced this season — a shocking development for a player who never missed a single game through four years of college and the start of her WNBA career. She had already sat out 10 games this year with quad and groin issues, and had just returned from a left groin injury days before this latest setback.
Her coach, Stephanie White, said after the game that Clark “just felt a little something in her groin” and would be evaluated further. But the timing couldn't be worse. The All-Star Game is set for Saturday in Indianapolis, and she’s also scheduled to compete in the 3-point contest on Friday. Given that Clark has yet to play in back-to-back games this season, there’s real uncertainty whether she’ll be available at all this weekend.
It’s not just about missing a game — this is about a season that’s been marred by physical strain and constant rehab. Clark herself admitted it’s been mentally draining. “I've been here for hours and hours on hours trying to get my body right,” she said earlier this month. She wants to be available for the rest of the year, but the wear and tear is clearly catching up.
And yet, even through this adversity, her impact has been undeniable. She’s averaging 16.5 points, 8.8 assists, and five rebounds per game. Her leadership has brought national attention to the Fever and a renewed spark to the WNBA.
Still, it’s hard not to ask: Should she push through to play this weekend, or should she sit out and heal properly? The fans want her. The league needs her. But her health — long term — should be the priority.
We’ll know more soon, maybe even before the game against New York at Barclays Center. But for now, the entire basketball world holds its breath, hoping this isn’t the end of a rising star’s unforgettable rookie season — but just a temporary pause in a story that’s far from over.
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