New book claims Caitlin Clark shut down her own WNBA Rookie of the Year celebration
A new book suggests Caitlin Clark declined offers for a public celebration after winning the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year award. The Indiana Fever star reportedly turned down a press conference and media appearances, including on 'Good Morning America.' This contrasts with the more public announcement for 2025 winner Paige Bueckers, which had sparked fan criticism of the league.
- ▪Caitlin Clark was named the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year and was informed via a phone call from commissioner Cathy Engelbert.
- ▪According to the book, WNBA spokesperson Ron Howard stated that Clark and her agent declined offers for a press event or media sit-down after the award win.
- ▪Paige Bueckers was announced as the 2025 Rookie of the Year on 'The Jennifer Hudson Show,' which drew more public attention than Clark's announcement.
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WNBA New book claims Caitlin Clark shut down her own WNBA Rookie of the Year celebration By Christian Arnold Published May 3, 2026, 11:41 p.m. ET A new book may change the narrative around one controversial piece of Caitlin Clark’s history. In 2024, Clark was named the WNBA’s Rookie of the Year winner and was delivered the news in a phone call from commissioner Cathy Engelbert, though next year’s winner, Paige Bueckers, was informed of the news to much more fanfare while appearing on “The Jennifer Hudson Show.” The difference in how the two players were celebrated for their accomplishment angered Clark fans, but in Christine Brennan’s new book, “On Her Game: Caitlin Clark and the Revolution in Women’s Sports,” Clark herself may have been the reason why her celebration was so subdued.
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