Caitlin Clark’s historic rookie season came to an end last week when the Indiana Fever were swept out of the WNBA playoffs in two games by the Connecticut Sun. While Clark now has some time to relax from a hectic year dating back to her final season at Iowa, she was featured on Sunday night’s episode of 60 Minutes.
Clark, who Sports Illustrated’s Jon Wertheim interviewed in the segment, spoke about many different things ranging from her childhood to her career. She also shared what she thought was her signature moment from her rookie year, and her choice was a bit of a surprise.
Instead of a big shot or a cool pass, Clark said it was an injury she suffered against the New York Liberty that made her realize how tough things would be in the WNBA:
“I remember when we were in New York and Jonquell Jones set a good screen on me and I ruptured my eardrum just on a screen,” she said. “She’s a tremendous player but I think that just speaks to the physicality of the league.”
Here’s that moment from 60 Minutes:
Caitlin Clark, the WNBA’s first draft pick, tells Jon Wertheim, “Ask me the hard-hitting questions.” She smiles, then shares a signature moment from the season when she ruptured her eardrum on screen.
— 60 Minutes (@60Minutes) September 30, 2024
