Caitlin Clark leaves 50/54 downtown for her 23rd birthday
Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark kept her routine intact on her 23rd birthday, opting to train with the team on Wednesday. Fever staff made sure her special day didn’t go unnoticed and celebrated the occasion.
Caitlin Clark drains the buckets on her birthday
Clark he went back to the gym to prepare for the 2025 VNBA season, and based on a video shared by the Fever’s media team, her 3-point shooting is already in tip-top shape. During his birthday workout – when he turns 23 on Wednesday – the 2024 Rookie of the Year sank an impressive 50-of-54 attempts from beyond the arc.
During practice, Clark was tasked with making 10 shots from five spots on the court: corner, wing, top of the key, opposite wing and opposite corner. She completed the challenge in just 54 attempts, including an impressive streak of 23 consecutive 3-pointers.
Sure, it’s just a shooting practice without defenders, but it’s still incredibly impressive — even by professional standards.
The 23-year-old decided to skip organized basketball during the off-season, missing out on both unbeatable opportunities overseas. Instead, she decided to take a well-deserved vacation and begin training in Indianapolis with The new coaching staff of the Fever, led by Stephanie White.
Clark’s reputation as an exceptional scorer is well-earned. Her long range accuracy is the cornerstone of her game, making her one of the most dangerous offensive threats in basketball.
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In her rookie season, Clark also made a significant impact as a playmaker, leading the league with 8.4 assists per game and setting a new single-season record with 337 assists. However, her threat from distance created numerous opportunities for herself and her teammates.
While Kaitlyn Clark hasn’t been shooting as efficiently as she’s capable of — by her own lofty standards — she’s still connected on 34.4% of her 8.9 three-point attempts per game, leading the league with 122 threes, trailing only Sabrina Ionesca with 128 in 2023.
During her college years, Clark shot at least 37.8% from beyond the arc in three of her four seasons. If she can approach that level of accuracy in the WNBA, opponents will have even more trouble containing her.
Clark had a busy birthday on Wednesday. In addition to the gym session, her foundation partnered with Scholastic’s national literacy program to donate 22,000 books to underserved schools in Iowa and Indiana.
After seeing Clark’s impressive workout, it’s clear why so many Indiana fans are eagerly anticipating the start of the 2025 season.
Clark and the Fever will begin the 2025 season on May 17, hosting the Chicago Skis at home.
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