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Caitlin Clark was the biggest draw and the most sought-after player in the WNBA last season. A few teams had to change venues to accommodate fans who wanted to see the No. 1 pick of the 2024 draft play. She was the headliner in the most watched and attended games despite being a rookie.
Per Business Sports Journal, the debuting Unrivaled league, co-founded by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, offered Clark $1 million and equity to participate. The reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year winner, though, turned down the opportunity, explaining in an interview with TIME (via Vanshay Murdock):
“I didn't rule out doing it in the future, but this year is just not the best for me. It’s going to be good for me to do my own thing and have my own space. ... I kind of want to just stay out of the spotlight.”
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Before the TIME interview with Caitlin Clark came out, many hoped to see her in the 3x3 tournament. However, in late December, Unrivaled named Sabrina Ionescu as the 36th and final player to play in the tournament. Later that month, Clark explained the reason for her non-participation in her interview with TIME, which named her its Athlete of the Year.
Clark said that lifting weights and working on her game out of the spotlight would be best for her. The training seemed to have paid off already when she worked out with new Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White. Clark has packed a bit more muscle to deal with the WNBA’s physicality.
Caitlin Clark shared her offseason plans after the Indiana Fever lost in the playoffs
Caitlin Clark led the Indiana Fever to the playoffs for the first time since 2016. The Fever gave the Connecticut Sun a good fight in the first round but lost the series 2-0.
In the postgame press conference, the All-Star told reporters about her offseason plans:
“I’m gonna play some golf. That’s what I’m gonna do until it becomes too cold in Indiana. I’ll become a professional golfer.”
Clark kept her word and participated in the pro-am LPGA tournament, The Annika. She played with world No. 1 Nelly Korda in the first nine holes before spending time on the fairways with host Annika Sorenstam.
A few weeks later, Caitlin Clark went to Sea Island in Georgia for the RSM Classic. She enjoyed the greens with 2023 Ryder Cup captain Zach Johnson.
