Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever are currently in Las Vegas for a highly anticipated game against the two-time defending WNBA Champions, the Las Vegas Aces.
With temperatures soaring over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, Clark and her Fever teammates appear to be struggling with the intense heat. ESPN shared a video of the Fever arriving for Tuesday’s showdown, and fans quickly noticed the players’ discomfort due to the sweltering conditions.
“Temi looking elegant and beautiful and everyone after just feeling hot af,” X user @ccloveoml commented, along with a crying emoji. Another fan echoed this sentiment, noting, “Everyone looks miserable except Temi. Temi looks like my grandma after vacay.”
temi looking elegant and beautiful and everyone after just feeling hot af 😭
— vi ✰ (@ccloveoml) July 2, 2024
In addition to remarks about the heat, some fans took the opportunity to critique Clark’s fashion choices. One fan quipped, “I’m a Caitlin fan but she has got to get another stylist. She always looks so uncomfortable in everything she is wearing. She just looks like she’s a jeans and T-shirt girl.”
I’m a Caitlin fan but she has got to get another stylist. She always always looks so uncomfortable in everything she is wearing. She just looks like she’s a jeans and T-shirt girl.
— Emma (@edavies3) July 2, 2024
Despite the pregame discomfort, fans hope Clark will find relief in the air-conditioned T-Mobile Arena during Tuesday’s rematch against her former Iowa Hawkeyes teammate, Kate Martin. Clark’s transition to the WNBA has been under the spotlight, with her performances and off-court presence closely followed by fans and media alike.
As the Fever continue their season, Clark’s ability to adapt to various challenges, including extreme weather, remains a testament to her resilience. Her journey in the WNBA is just beginning, and while fashion critiques and heat-related discomforts may draw attention, Clark’s focus on the game and her performance will ultimately define her rookie season.