CAITLIN’S MESSAGE: All-Star Record Speaks VOLUMES To WNBA “Bullies”! She Didn’t Need To Say A Word! The Fans Have Spoken…
CAITLIN’S MESSAGE: All-Star Record Speaks VOLUMES To WNBA “Bullies”! She Didn’t Need To Say A Word! The Fans Have Spoken
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – July 5, 2025 – In a resounding declaration that transcended any spoken words, Caitlin Clark’s record-shattering All-Star vote tally has sent a clear, undeniable message to anyone questioning her impact or attempting to diminish her presence in the WNBA. The fans, in overwhelming numbers, have spoken, cementing her status as the league’s undeniable gravitational center.
On Sunday, June 29, 2025, Clark was officially named an All-Star captain for the 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game, earning her second consecutive All-Star selection. But it was the sheer volume of her fan support that truly resonated: Caitlin Clark garnered an unprecedented 1,293,526 fan votes, shattering her own record from her rookie season (700,735 votes in 2024) and dwarfing the votes received by any other player in WNBA history. For context, the second-highest vote-getter, Napheesa Collier, received 1,176,020 votes, still a monumental number but behind Clark’s record-setting haul.
This electoral landslide comes amid an ongoing, often heated, debate surrounding the physicality directed at Clark on the court. Since her arrival, Clark has been subjected to aggressive defense, frequent hard fouls, and what many fans perceive as an excessive level of physicality, sometimes bordering on unsportsmanlike conduct. While WNBA veterans and analysts have offered varied opinions, some attributing it to the league’s traditionally physical style of play and others suggesting a targeted approach, the narrative of Clark facing “bullies” has persisted in media and fan discussions.
What makes Clark’s All-Star triumph even more impactful is the stark contrast with how her peers voted. Despite leading the fan vote by a significant margin and being a media darling (ranking third in media votes), WNBA players ranked Clark as only the ninth-best guard in their All-Star voting. This disparity, highlighted by prominent sports figures like Dick Vitale who called it “pure jealousy,” fueled speculation that some players may resent the attention and financial boom Clark has brought to the league.
However, the fans’ response in the All-Star voting process served as an emphatic rebuttal. The WNBA All-Star Game selections are determined by a weighted vote: 50% from fan votes, 25% from player votes, and 25% from media votes. Clark’s overwhelming popularity with the fanbase was so immense that it propelled her to the top, securing her captaincy despite a lower ranking from her peers.
The message is clear: despite the on-court physicality, the sometimes frosty reception from some within the league, and the constant scrutiny, the fans have embraced Caitlin Clark with an fervor unlike anything the WNBA has seen before. They have witnessed her talent, her resilience, and her undeniable impact on the league’s visibility, and they have rewarded her with their votes.
Clark herself has remained largely composed throughout the controversies, often deflecting questions about physicality and focusing on her team and improving her game. She didn’t need to issue a statement or engage in a war of words. Her All-Star vote record, hosted by the Indiana Fever in her home arena at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, speaks volumes. It’s a testament to her unprecedented ability to draw eyes, fill arenas, and move the needle for women’s basketball. The fans have not only chosen their All-Stars; they’ve chosen their most influential player, sending an unmistakable message that Caitlin Clark is not just the future of the WNBA, but its undeniable present.
What do you think this massive fan support means for the future dynamics between Caitlin Clark and other WNBA players?
