From photographer to microphone, Caitlin Clark's media tour continues with NBA on NBC return
Indiana Fever superstar photographed a Pacers game this week and now will replace the camera with a microphone.
Caitlin Clark is back behind the microphone, trading in her photographer's vest from Wednesday's Indiana Pacers game. The Indiana Fever star is joining the NBC pregame show Sunday night in Oklahoma City when the Thunder host the New York Knicks. Clark made her debut as an analyst in January, which got some run when Indiana Pacers legend Reggie Miller compared her game to that of Payton Pritchard of the Boston Celtics.
The Fever's Sophie Cunningham took mild exception with the comparison, but Miller later emphasized he was talking about style of play, not impact on the sport. Clark's impact on women's basketball has been monumental, as noted by the new collective bargaining agreement between the WNBA and the players' association that will result in large salary increases . Her salary for the third year of her rookie contract raises to $530,000 from $85,873 under the old CBA.
The 6-foot Clark returned to competitive action by winning tournament MVP honors in FIBA World Cup qualifying in Puerto Rico, averaging 11. 6 points and 6. 4 assists.
Chloe Peterson is the Indiana Fever beat reporter for IndyStar. Reach her at capeterson@gannett. com or follow her on X at @chloepeterson67 .