Caitlin Clark’s Light‑Hearted Jab at Her Pale Practice Video

What a week it’s been for Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark. Between dropping 45 points on the Seattle Storm and becoming the first player in WNBA history with a 40‑point, 10‑assist game, she also nabbed Eastern Conference Player of the Week honors for the July 13‑19 stretch.

The Fever marked the award with a feel‑good practice video posted on Instagram Tuesday. Coach Stephanie White announced the accolade in front of the squad, the bench erupted in cheers, and Clark gave a modest thumbs‑up before smiling and clapping along.

Later, while scrolling through the clip, Clark spotted the bright studio lighting that made her look… unusually ghost‑white. “I’m pale but I’m not this pale,” she typed into the comment section, half‑laughing, half‑self‑deprecating.

Her quip sparked an instant ripple of humor in the locker room. Teammates Lexie Hull and Sophie Cunningham have long teased Clark about her complexion, joking that she needs a tan. This time, Clark beat them to the punch, turning a simple practice highlight into another viral moment.

Beyond the jokes, the stats behind the award are staggering. Over three games, Clark averaged 25.0 points, 7.7 assists and 2.3 rebounds while shooting 43.5 % from the field. The Seattle showdown was the crown jewel: 45 points, 10 assists, four steals, two rebounds and two blocks in a 110‑107 win.

Those numbers also made her the fastest player ever to hit 200 career three‑pointers in the WNBA. It’s clear why the league and fans alike are buzzing.

Looking ahead, Indiana sits at 16‑10 and prepares for a matchup with the Connecticut Sun. Clark was listed as probable despite a lingering back issue, a hopeful sign that the Fever can keep riding the momentum into the All‑Star break.

If she continues to light up the scoreboard, Coach White could be announcing many more Player‑of‑the‑Week honors before the season ends – perhaps the only thing left to adjust is the lighting.