Caitlin Clark opens up about her struggles with the media as Fever recruit admits she talks to reporters more than her family: ‘It’s definitely a little sad’

Caitlin Clark and Indiana Fever teammate Aliyah Boston opened up about their struggles with social media and reporters following their first win of the young WNBA season Friday in Los Angeles.

“I think for me it’s definitely been a whirlwind the last couple of months,” Clark, the top pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, revealed after Friday’s 78-73 win over the LA Sparks. “Honestly, I think I talk to the media more than my own family – I’m very serious – which is really sad in a way. That’s a lot for a 22 year old.

Clark struggled as a WNBA rookie for the 1-5 Fever after her record-setting career at Iowa. In addition to losing her first five professional matches, she was also criticized for allegedly benefiting from “white privilege,” according to View host Sunny Hostin.

After Friday’s victory, Clark admitted that dealing with the media “can be difficult sometimes.”

“Our team is really young,” she said in a clip posted online by Chris Hayre of KCAL News. “It’s difficult to navigate. I love it and wouldn’t change it for anything, but I think leaving social media has been the healthiest thing.

Aliyah Boston (left) and Caitlin Clark (center) talk after their first win of the WNBA season

Clark struggled as a WNBA rookie to the Fever 1-5 after her record-setting NCAA career.

“It’s my job,” she continued. “It’s what I love to do. I never want to lose the fun of the game. Nights like this remind me why I love playing basketball and why I started playing basketball. You get a win and then you walk off the field and there are so many little kids screaming your name. I think it’s the little things that remind me every day why I do this and why I love it.

Boston, meanwhile, said she turned to the Bible to help her avoid negativity from traditional and social media.

“There are a lot of couch coaches and a lot of people who have never stepped foot on the floor and just keep telling you how you should play basketball,” Boston said. “Honestly, we miss every bet they make. And personally, I’d rather not know (about betting) because obviously I tried to get those rebounds, but I didn’t. And so I just logged out. It was better for me.

The discussion followed a curious comment from Clark’s former college rival, Chicago Sky power forward Angel Reese, who appeared to go after the Fever rookie in a since-deleted post.

Indiana Fever goalkeeper Caitlin Clark greets fellow Iowan Ashton Kutcher after taking a shot

Aliyah Boston led the way for Indiana with 17 points and six rebounds in 29 minutes of play

After losing their first five games, the Fever earned a 78-73 victory over Cameron Brink and LA.

Caitlin Clark signs autographs after the game against the Los Angeles Sparks on Friday in Los Angeles

After Chicago’s win over the New York Liberty in Brooklyn on Thursday, Reese wrote: “And it’s about getting a win in a crowded (arena), not just because of one player on our charter flight.” #SKYTOWN.’

Clark was credited with sparking renewed interest in the WNBA after being picked first by Indiana in April’s draft — the same event where Reese was chosen by Chicago.

Reese’s Sky did not have charter flights at the start of the season, but Clark and Indiana did. However, as of May 21, all WNBA teams have been using charter flights after years of commercial travel.

Clark and Boston helped Indiana end its five-game losing streak in front of a record crowd of 19,103 that included celebrities such as Jason Sudeikis, Rosie O’Donnell, Kathy Griffin, DeMar DeRozan and native Ashton Kutcher. Clark, Iowa. Clark had 11 points and 10 rebounds, while Kelsey Mitchell led Indiana (1-5) with 18 points. Boston and Temi Fagbenle each contributed with 17 apiece.

The game featured the youth and future of the WNBA, with No. 1 draft pick Clark playing against No. 2 pick Cameron Brink and fourth overall pick Rickea Jackson of the Sparks.

“They have a huge impact on our league,” Fever coach Christie Sides said before the game.

Brink had 15 points and nine rebounds and Jackson added 16 points coming off the bench for the Sparks (1-3). Dearica Hamby had 18 points and 12 rebounds.