The regular League in the WNBA has ended and with it year I of the Caitlin Clark era, although it will continue in the playoffs, as the Fever have finished sixth and have qualified for the playoffs for the title. The base thing has been a revolution both on the slopes and off them. She has become what was expected of her, a megastar with immediate impact who has destroyed the history books with records.
Caitlin Clark’s records
Leader in assists: 8.4
Most fan votes for All Star: 700,735
In his first year in the competition he has led several statistics and has broken numerous records. These include many ward assistance. Without it affecting his game, he has been the media focus from start to finish for his game and even for racist controversies. In the last game of the season, at the home of the Washington Mystics (92-91 loss), the record for spectators in a WNBA game was broken: 20,711 attended the Capital One Arena, breaking the previous ceiling, which was also in his power (20,674).
Pavilion bigger when she arrives
Typically, the Mystics play at Congress Heights, which seats only 4,200. The capital team, like many others, moved venues due to Clark’s visit. The Las Vegas Aces hosted 20,366 fans, the largest attendance for a regular-season game since 1999. The 14 most-watched WNBA games this year included the Fever.
It has only been the beginning of a new era in the WNBA, which is going to take another dimension in terms of media and economic terms. When it comes time to negotiate the collective agreement, the improvements in the players’ conditions should be considerable. Clark’s own salary, about $76,000, has already been a source of debate throughout the season.
The presence of the 22-year-old point guard has turned the League upside down and will even modify the future of the competition. Its impact could be similar to that caused by the duels between Magic Johnson and Larry Bird in the NBA. Everyone wants to enjoy it and as a result, markets will open in the League. Golden State will have the Valkyries next season and by 2026 franchises in Portland and Toronto will enter the competition.
Caitlin Clark leads a Fever attack.
Before that, the young star will have to play in the playoffs that begin this Sunday. After being second to last last season, the Fever have been sixth with a balance of 20 wins and as many losses. They will face the Connecticut Suns of the Spanish Astou Ndour. A new field in which the prodigious Clark has the possibility of continuing to accumulate statistical and audience records.
