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Caitlin Clark Draws Kelsey Plum Comparisons After “Launching” Mini-Basketballs Into the Stands

Sourav Bose
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Caitlin Clark Draws Kelsey Plum Comparisons After “Launching” Mini-Basketballs Into the Stands

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The Indiana Fever wrapped up their final regular season home game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse with a narrow 110-109 victory over the Dallas Wings. Despite Caitlin Clark’s outstanding 35-point performance for the winning team, post-game conversations were filled with surprising comparisons between her and Kelsey Plum.

The Fever secured a playoff berth for the first time since 2016 with a 20-19 ongoing record. The franchise was consequently in a celebratory mood following their latest victory. The players gathered near the courtside to share the joy with the home crowd. As a gesture of appreciation, they threw signed mini-basketballs into the stands. Clark, the orchestrator of this success, stole the spotlight. She began sending the merchandise soaring into the second tier with impressive accuracy.

Shortly after the footage of Clark‘s throws surfaced, WNBA fans began comparing them to the iconic moment from Plum‘s 2017 rookie year. At that time, the Las Vegas Aces star had made headlines for tossing a T-shirt deep into the stands. Her throw had remarkably reached a fan seated about 70 feet away from the court in the upper section of Freeman Coliseum.

 

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The WNBA fans took to X to share their opinions. One fan humorously suggested that Clark might have been trying to outdo Plum’s iconic throw.

Another fan echoed the same view. The WNBA supporter argued that Clark was perhaps trying to prove she could match Plum’s feat of tossing items into the upper stands.

This incident thus added another layer to the WNBA’s rich history. These moments are also helping build a foundation for what promises to be an exciting postseason.

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Sourav Bose

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Sourav, a seasoned NBA journalist at the SportsRush, discovered his profound love for basketball through the brilliance of Stephen Curry and Steve Kerr with the Golden State Warriors. With over 600 articles in his career, he has established himself as a dedicated and prolific writer in the field. Influenced by 'The Last Dance' documentary and the anime 'Slam Dunk,' Sourav's passion for basketball is marked by insightful observations and a comprehensive understanding of the sport's history. Beyond his role as a journalist, he delves into the strategic dimensions of sports management and explores literature in his spare time, reflecting a well-rounded approach to his craft. Sourav's journey is characterized by a commitment to unraveling the intricacies of basketball and sports in general, making him a reliable source for NBA enthusiasts and a seasoned observer of the sports landscape.

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