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We are witnessing a sports phenomenon unlike any other in recent memory, and maybe ever.Caitlin Clark's second trip to Atlanta with the Indiana Fever set a second arena attendance record as more than 17,600 fans were packed to the rafters to see a player who is truly changing the game.Clark and the Fever might be fighting for a spot in the WNBA playoffs, but they have affected the entire league.
Caitlin Clark's Olympic exclusion 'woke a monster,' coach says'Just to have this many fans come out and watch these two teams play, it's just an exciting time for women's basketball,' Fever head coach Christie Sides told Scripps News. 'To fill this arena, it's incredible. They're loud. It can change the game. Just love where women's basketball is right now with the fan support.
Games starring Caitlin Clark have broken WNBA viewership records for 6 TV networks this season'You know when you say 'all of this,' this is something she's been dealing with and going through the last few years, right?,' Sides said. 'So she got a head start on us for what this was going to be like.'What it's been like has been an unusual sports phenomenon, but also an unusual opportunity for everyone. 'I've been here quite a while.
WNBA's Indiana Fever top last year's home attendance total after just 5 games this season'For me personally, I've been in the league for 14 years. So, obviously we know who Caitlin Clark is and what she's been able to do,' said Charles. 'Her impact in this league and especially this year. However we can get it, I'll take it. For me personally, just thankful to be a part of it and still here to witness it.
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