Caitlin Clark (Photo By Brett Davis-Imagn Images)
It is generally unusual to see a star basketball player and a former U.S. President’s name coming up together. But Caitlin Clark and Joe Bid:en just got linked in a way that is really unexpected.

Clark, the No. 1 pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, hasn’t played since late July. The Indiana Fever guard suffered a leg injury, teased a couple of possible returns, and then officially closed all possibilities on September 4.

She told fans “I had hoped to share a better update, but I will not be returning to play this season. I spent hours in the gym every day with the singular goal of getting back out there, disappointed isn’t a big enough word to describe how I am feeling”

The Fever is still in good form, though, getting a playoff spot without her.

The injury update hit hard for fans in Indianapolis. Clark missed All-Star Weekend on her team’s home court. She missed the second half of the regular season. And now, she’ll be watching her teammates from the sidelines.

Caitlin Clark Comparison That Raised Eyebrows

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark on courtIndiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (Brett Davis-Imagn Images)

Not everyone focused only on Clark’s absence. Former ESPN personality Jason Whitlock took things in a different direction.

He posted on X that “They’ve turned Caitlin Clark into Joe Bid:en. No press conferences for 2 months. The coverup is always worse than the crime. Her injury has been the weirdest thing I’ve seen in sports.

He pointed out that Clark hadn’t spoken publicly for months and compared the silence to Bid:en once going 64 days without a solo press conference.

That kind of secrecy stirred frustration. The Fever kept hinting at good news, only for fans to find out she wasn’t close to returning. The intentional mystery fed speculation, leaving a lot of questions hanging.

Clark finally broke the silence herself with a heartfelt statement. She admitted disappointment, saying, “This has been incredibly frustrating, but even in the bad, there is good. The way the fans continued to show up for me, and for the Fever, brought me so much joy and important perspective. I am so proud of how this team has only gotten stronger through adversity this year.”

Head coach Stephanie White echoed that message, saying the team prioritized “the long-term viewpoint of her health and wellness.”

The silence around her injury sparked plenty of criticism. Many already believe the league hasn’t exactly gone out of its way to support her, something that is quite evident recently.

Still, the Fever moves forward. They earned the No. 3 seed in the playoffs and face Atlanta on Sunday afternoon. Clark will have to cheer them on from the bench, but her shadow will loom over every moment.

Fans wanted highlights. They got mystery. And in the strangest twist of the season, they also got a Bid:en comparison.

REPORT: Shocking New Details Reveal Michael Jordan’s Hidden Power Move With NBC Sports

New details reveal Michael Jordan’s exact role with NBC Sports, offering fresh insight into his growing influence off the courtMichael Jordan (Photo by Jim Dedmon/Imagn Images)
NBC dropped a huge announcement when they roped in the services of Michael Jordan. With the league returning to the network next season, NBC is said to have some big plans with the Chicago Bulls legend. While it is clear that he will be a part of the overall coverage, the media outlet has remained tight-lipped about the same. Till now, it was only known that Jordan will be acting as a ‘special contributor’ for NBC. But now, there might be some shocking details emerging.

Speaking on the topic, Alex Sherman of ‘CNBC’ provided some insight into the matter. He pointed out that the preliminary plans for Jordan are to appear in taped segments. This way, Jordan will be providing analysis on the games. These tapes are expected to be aired either at halftime or at the end of each game.

Sherman also pointed out that NBC will also keep the opportunity for Jordan’s role to evolve in the future. Extending the topic further, ‘CNBC’ also reported that the deal with Jordan was orchestrated by none other than his longtime friend, Jon Miller. Meanwhile, after landing such a huge deal, it is quite expected that Michael Jordan will be elated.

Michael Jordan Gets Candid About His Feelings After The NBC Deals

Sep 1, 2024; Darlington, South Carolina, USA; NASCAR Cup Series Team 23XI owner Michael Jordan watches a video board as NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace (23) races during the Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
After the announcements were made, Jordan looked quite happy to have landed himself a big role. Afterall, considering the legend he is, Jordan’s valuable insights will be a great addition to the league’s coverage. Shedding light on the matter, Jordan stated how he was utterly excited to be working with NBC.

“I am so excited to see the NBA back on NBC,” Jordan said in a short clip. “The NBA on NBC was a meaningful part of my career, and I’m excited about being a special contributor to the project. I’m looking forward to seeing you all when the NBA on NBC launches this October.”

Thus, with things looking quite upbeat for Jordan, it now remains to be seen how things pan out in the future.