Caitlin Clark Trades Hoops for Babysitting at Indiana Fever Game Amid Injury

Caitlin Clark, the Indiana Fever's star player, traded her basketball for babysitting duties during a recent game against the Washington Mystics. Sidelined by a quad injury, Clark was spotted at Baltimore's CFG Bank Arena, charmingly carrying the toddler son of Fever assistant coaches Karima Christmas-Kelly and Austin Kelly. Social media lit up with the heartwarming moment, showcasing Clark's off-court warmth.

While the Fever fell to the Mystics without their key player, head coach Stephanie White found a silver lining in Clark's absence. She noted that the break allows Clark to observe the game from a new perspective, fostering a coaching mindset. "Watching from the sideline gives her a macro view of the game, which will make her and the team stronger when she returns," White explained.

Clark's injury will keep her out for at least two weeks, missing matchups against the Connecticut Sun and Chicago Sky. Her earliest return could be June 10 against the Atlanta Dream. Until then, Clark's presence—whether on the court or cradling a toddler—continues to captivate fans.