“‘I’m on Vacation!’ Caitlin Clark Enjoys Well-Deserved Break After Missing Out on Olympics”
“‘I’m on Vacation!’ Caitlin Clark Enjoys Well-Deserved Break After Missing Out on Olympics”
PHOENIX — Caitlin Clark, the rookie sensation from the Indiana Fever, bounded up the stairs to the interview podium after Saturday night’s WNBA All-Star Game, exclaiming, “I’m on vacation!” Her excitement was palpable as she took her seat, beaming, and told reporters, “Alright, last time for a month, get your questions in.”
Throughout the 6-minute interview, Clark was brimming with enthusiasm, tackling questions with a mix of thorough responses and playful humor. As she addressed the media, her mind was focused on one thought: this was her final commitment before enjoying a well-deserved break from basketball after nearly a year of relentless play.
Clark, who did not make the Team USA roster for the upcoming Paris Olympics, will now have a respite until the Fever’s next game on August 16. This break marks her first opportunity to unwind and recharge, savoring a pause from her intense schedule.
While Caitlin Clark didn’t reveal her vacation destination, her excitement about the upcoming break was palpable. As she bounded up to the interview podium after the WNBA All-Star Game, Clark cheerfully announced, “I’m on vacation!” With a grin from ear to ear, she encouraged reporters to ask their questions quickly, as this would be her final obligation before enjoying some well-earned time off.
Clark, who has been immersed in basketball since September 2023, is thrilled about the prospect of stepping away from the court. “I honestly can’t wait to not touch a basketball for a while,” she said with a laugh. “I’ve shot too many times in the past year.” After her brief interview, Clark jumped from her seat, wished everyone a “nice month,” and swiftly made her exit.
This break comes at a crucial time for Clark, who has been non-stop since her college career with the Iowa Hawkeyes, through the 2024 national championship game, to her rookie season with the Indiana Fever. She was drafted into the WNBA less than a month after her last college game and immediately jumped into training camp. Her transition into the professional league has been intense, and she has been under constant scrutiny, both physically and emotionally.
Fever head coach Christie Sides praised Clark’s need for this break. “I’m loving that she’s going to get a breather and get some rest, just for our push after this Olympic break,” Sides said. “I think it’s great for her. She’s just been going so hard for quite some time now, and this is just going to help her so much to kind of decompress.”
Clark’s rookie season has been a whirlwind. The Fever faced a grueling start to the season with 11 games in just 20 days, which led to a tough 2-9 record. Despite the challenges, including intense scrutiny and calls for changes within the team, the Fever have bounced back with a 9-6 record, putting them firmly in playoff contention with an 11-15 record at the break.
Guard Lexie Hull mentioned in a TikTok that she and some teammates were heading to Mexico after their game against the Dallas Wings, although she didn’t specify who would join her. The only Fever player who won’t be taking a break is Kristy Wallace, who is heading to the Olympics with Team Australia.
As Clark and her teammates, including second-year center Aliyah Boston and seventh-year guard Kelsey Mitchell, prepare to enjoy their break, the excitement is palpable. “I’m very excited,” Boston said after the All-Star Game. “Very excited. I will be resting.”
For Clark, this vacation is not just a pause but a much-needed chance to recharge and enjoy life away from the relentless demands of professional basketball.
