I’ve been in this world for four years now — and you would never change any of it — but there are times that it is hard."
Indiana Fever officials stated they were unaware of the congressional letter prior to its public release and confirmed that neither Clark nor team management had been in contact with the political group.
"We have been clear in our public comments and in our ongoing dialogue with the league about the priority of player safety," the Fever said in a statement.
"Our players and our fans know where we stand on those issues, and we will continue to stick up for our team and a standard of excellence across the league."
The debate has divided fans and sports figures, with fellow players ranking Clark 11th among league guards for the All-Star Game, while fan voting placed her second overall.
"If you’re sitting down and putting Caitlin Clark as the 11th best guard ...
y’all need to go to a therapist and figure out what childhood issues you have," wrote three-time WNBA champion Candace Parker on social media.
UConn coach Geno Auriemma also commented on the league's changing dynamics: "Because the bandwagon and the fandom became so obsessed with the whole thing, it turned into a cause."
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Clark sustained a back injury during the June 24 game that sidelined her for two contests before she returned to action on Wednesday night.
