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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark gave thanks to the people who have supported her journey to becoming a professional basketball player via X on Wednesday.
Caitlin Clark @CaitlinClark22
Year one ✅ — thank you to the many people who have supported me as I’ve been able to live my childhood dream. I’m filled with gratitude as I reflect on this past year of my life. See you all in year two 🖤💫 pic.twitter.com/SzdPuNVZNp
Clark met the hype and then some, leading the Fever to their first playoff campaign since 2016. The ex-Iowa star averaged 19.2 points, an WNBA-high 8.4 assists, 5.7 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game, setting a host of records along the way.
Keith Jenkins of ESPN listed them all, but the most notable ones include most assists in a single season, most points by a rookie in WNBA history, first-ever triple-double by a rookie in league history and the rookie single-season scoring record. She also became the first player in league history to record 20-plus points, 15-plus assists and five-plus rebounds in a game.
In addition, the All-Star won WNBA Rookie of the Month four times and Eastern Conference Player of the Week three times.
Ultimately, it was a sensational year one that should lead to a phenomenal career. For now, Clark should enjoy a well-deserved offseason before year two.
