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Jul 20, 2024; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Team WNBA player Arike Ogunbowale celebrates with Caitlin Clark and Allisha Gray after making a three point shot during the second half against the USA Women’s National Team at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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Jul 20, 2024; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Team WNBA player Arike Ogunbowale celebrates with Caitlin Clark and Allisha Gray after making a three point shot during the second half against the USA Women’s National Team at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Caitlin Clark was undoubtedly one of the rookies who had to endure the worst of the league. However, as we step into the second half of the 28th WNBA season, her connections seem to be growing. Now, she has not only taken over the record book and the sales charts of the league but also the hearts of the stars that came before her. Arike Ogunbowale, the 2x WNBA All-Star MVP, did not hide her love for the rook ever. But now, everyone has taken a step of appreciation for this sensational basketball player.
Recently, Caitlin Clark shared a post on her Instagram as she reminisced about the last time the WNBA stars played so far. She captioned her post, “First WNBA All-Star ❤️🔥🌟” The weekend was certainly successful for the superstar as she became the only rookie to win the All-Star honor with the most fan votes. On the floor as well, Team WNBA got the better of Team USA and Caitlin Clark rewrote history. But what was most picturesque was the connection that everyone in the Footprint Arena shared with each other.
Even Angel Reese joined hands with Caitlin Clark to create a double-double in the All-Star game. Overall, the vibes and energy were very pure and positive. But the comments on the Indiana Fever rookie’s post were much more heart-warming. Arike Ogunbowale, the Dallas Wings guard, commented, “tha future! ✨” The veteran surely set the tone in the comment section. But there Dearica Hamby of the LA Sparks wrote, “You did great sweetie ❤️❤️❤️.”
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But many more stars came to the first overall pick’s post to shower her with wishes and love.
WNBA, NCAA, and movie stars come to appreciate the golden rookie Caitlin Clark
We have all grown accustomed to Caitlin Clark bringing fans to the arena. However, she attracted them to her Instagram post. But first, it was her teammates from Indiana who showed off their bond with the rookie. Aliyah Boston wrote, “Many more all stars coming your way sista 🤩🤩.” But one comment was not enough. She again added, “My favorite hooper fr ❤️.” Lexie Hull too joined the club. She commented, “My ROTY❤️”
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Her former Iowa teammate Jada Gyamfi also wrote, “Always been an all-star babe🤍.” At the same time, her best friend Kate Martin who recently got love from Caitlin Clark also commented, “First of many.” Gabbie Marshall also appeared to write, “You’re so awesome.”
But the No. 22’s peers were not staying behind. Sabrina Ionescu commented from Paris a simple, “Hi.” Aerial Powers of the Atlanta Dream made some fire emojis. Taylor Heise of the PWHL Minnesota went with, “all ⭐” Apart from these, Lisa Leslie too had a message for Caitlin Clark. She commented, “The first of many CC!!! Great job out there 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩.” Moreover, ‘the assist queen’ before Clark, Ticha Penicheiro, also wrote, “First of many!!”
Other comments that bejeweled Caitlin Clark’s post were from Plaza Aubrey, Taylor Lautner, and Bri Lewerke. Her boyfriend Connor McCaffery and his brothers Patrick and Jack McCaffery also commented on the series of photos. Of course, her brand partners Gatorade and Wilson and the official account of Iowa Hawkeyes too commented. Overall, we can see how Caitlin Clark works her magic!
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Caitlin Clark getting love from WNBA stars—Is this the start of a new era of unity?