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The WNBA commemorated Caitlin Clark’s record-breaking rookie season on social media Friday.
Fans voiced their concerns about the post not accurately reflecting Clark’s total assists.
“Clark broke the single-season assist record with 321 assists and also set the all-time single-game assist record with 19 against the Dallas Wings,” the post stated.
However, Clark actually finished the season with 337 assists, establishing a new record.
One user criticized, “The account consistently provides incorrect information. Caitlin had 337 assists. How difficult is it to verify stats on your own platform?”
Another frustrated user commented, “Caitlin Clark had 337 regular season assists and an additional 17 from her 2 postseason games. Basic stats should not be so hard to get right.”
Former Iowa Hawkeye and current Indiana Fever WNBA star Caitlin Clark is honored during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Northwestern Wildcats at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa, Oct. 26, 2024. (Jeffrey Becker/Imagn Images)
Many have requested that X include a community note in the post to clarify that Clark finished with 16 more assists than indicated.
Clark made a significant impact on the court during her rookie season, transforming her team’s fortunes and the WNBA landscape.
This year’s WNBA draft, where the Indiana Fever selected Clark as the first overall pick, drew an average of 2.45 million viewers, the highest in WNBA draft history, and was the most-watched WNBA telecast since 2000. The top 15 most-watched WNBA games of the regular season all featured Clark. She helped the league attract record TV audiences during games that competed with NFL matches.
Indiana initially struggled, losing 10 of its first 13 games, but Clark’s stellar performance ignited a remarkable turnaround for the Fever. They went on a four-game winning streak and finished with a 17-10 record in their final 27 games, securing a playoff berth.
Clark had a mix of performances in her first 14 games but showed more consistency in the later part of the season. She averaged 21.9 points and 10.5 assists over 19 games, recording at least a dozen assists nine times. She finished the season averaging 19.2 points, 8.4 assists (leading the WNBA), and 5.7 rebounds.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) celebrates with Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull (10) during the second quarter against the Dallas Wings at College Park Center. (Kevin Jairaj/USA Today Sports)
Clark set multiple rookie records in the WNBA and became the first rookie to achieve a triple-double twice. Her 337 assists were not only a rookie record but also the most by any player in a single season.
Recent research by YouGov identified Clark as one of the most popular basketball players in 2024, alongside athletes like LeBron James and Stephen Curry. Clark’s fan base includes a significant number of men and women.
The “Caitlin Clark effect” has been widely recognized by media outlets, describing her impact on women’s basketball at both the college and professional levels.
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