Caitlin Clark’s 10 Turnovers in WNBA Debut Called Out by Fans as Fever Lose to Sun
Paul KasabianFeatured Columnist IIMay 15, 2024
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Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark experienced numerous highs and lows in her long-awaited WNBA debut on Tuesday.
On one hand, she dropped 20 points, 13 of which came in the second half. She also made four three-pointers, dished three assists and recorded a pair of steals.
Indiana Fever @IndianaFeverwatch her highlights š¹ pic.twitter.com/Qlak5bm6yJ
On the other hand, Clark committed 10 turnovers, shot just 5-of-15 and ultimately finished minus-13 in a 92-71 road loss to the Connecticut Sun. Her turnover mark was the most all time in an WNBA debut.
Credit should notably go to Sun wing DiJonai Carrington for some sensational defense on Clark in this one.
ESPN @espnDijonai Carrington is putting the clamps on Caitlin Clark š pic.twitter.com/pGQ7MlXIqb
Brighter days are certainly ahead for Clark, the two-time consensus national player of the year who constructed a laundry list of accolades, accomplishments and records at Iowa.
Tuesday, though, proved to be a bit of a rocky start en route to a bright future ahead.
TalksWithJae @eccentricsoleCaitlin Clark had 10 turnovers WTF š³
Gametime Rob @gametimerobCaitlin Clark has 10 turnovers today pic.twitter.com/676aLalqew
šāš½šļø @breakfrommiamicaitlin clark had HOW MANY TURNOVERS???????
FunsizeKeem @AkeemCrainCaitlin Clark finished with a Double-Double in Her WNBA debut Game 20 Points and 10 Turnovers!!! #WNBA
Matt Langone @MattLangoneSo-so debut for Caitlin Clark. 10 turnovers is way too high and only 5 for 15 from the floor. Gonna take her some time to adjust to playing against this type of athleticism, size and talent every game.
Steph @StephonceJayCaitlin Clark with 10 Turnovers in her WNBA Debut yike.
CK 10 @Katdaddy23Caitlin Clark had 10 turnovers. Welcome to the WNBA kid
TJ Keasal @_talkswithtjThe people in the comments saying it’s the first game: newsflashā¦.we all wanted her to be able to adjust like every other rookie has to but you swore she would come in and embarrass seasoned players. Who can clock your offensive patterns because it’s their job.
Jemele Hill @jemelehillCaitlin Clark has struggled tonight with turnovers and fouls. But she’ll be completely fine, but this is what Diana Taurasi was talking about and people took it as “hate.” There will be a slight adjustment period but she’s going to find her groove soon. #WNBA
Bruce on the Loose. @Blake_BruceCaitlin Clark with the double double
Points and Turnovers
Overall tough first game but she got going more and more as the game went on! Have to keep the screens going and she clearly needs to be the focal point of this offense for her growth and development and for the fans!! pic.twitter.com/1fMoXhQdyp
myles brown @mdotbrown(Caitlin Clark is gonna be fine but those pull-up contested threes aren’t as cute when she’s 3/10 with eight turnovers one assist and getting smoked on back door cuts.)
EP @epark1016Caitlin Clark’s offense will be just fine (20 points so far in her debut w 4 3s) and the turnovers will come down as she learns her teammates… The defensive end is where she really has to improve as she’s been lost a few times on screens and backdoors… #FeverRising
Clark will make her long-awaited home debut on Thursday at 7 p.m. ET when the New York Liberty come to town.
