{"id":617529,"date":"2026-05-01T16:11:14","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T16:11:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/617529\/"},"modified":"2026-05-01T16:11:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T16:11:14","slug":"fevers-caitlin-clark-and-raven-johnson-bonds-over-major-goal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/617529\/","title":{"rendered":"Fever’s Caitlin Clark and Raven Johnson Bonds Over Major Goal"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever during a WNBA preseason game.<\/p>\n

Before the Indiana Fever<\/a>\u2019s preseason game against the Dallas Wings<\/a> on Thursday, rookie guard Raven Johnson<\/a> shared her budding friendship with Caitlin Clark<\/a>.<\/p>\n

There was skepticism from the Fever fanbase after Johnson was drafted 10th overall due to her history with Clark. They also play the same position, so the rookie is unlikely to be part of the starting lineup this season.<\/p>\n

However, Johnson has performed admirably well in her first two preseason games. She had six points, three rebounds, eight assists, one steal and two blocks in Indiana\u2019s 109-91<\/a> win over the New York Liberty<\/a>.<\/p>\n

She followed it up with three points, five rebounds and five steals in the Fever\u2019s 95-80<\/a> loss to the Wings.<\/p>\n

Caitlin Clark and Raven Johnson Bonding During Preseason\"Raven<\/a><\/p>\n

GettyRaven Johnson #3 of the Indiana Fever pose for a photo during the 2026 Indiana Fever Media Day at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on April 22, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana.<\/p>\n

Despite the documented history between Clark and Johnson dating back to 2024, things have gone smoothly during the Fever\u2019s training camp and preparation for the 2026 WNBA season.<\/p>\n

Speaking to reporters<\/a> before Thursday\u2019s tip-off, Johnson opened up about how her and Clark put their differences aside for one major goal.<\/p>\n

\u201cI put the past in the past,\u201d Johnson said. \u201cWhen I put the Indiana Fever jersey on, I said, \u2018Let\u2019s try to win a championship together.\u2019 I think with her, that\u2019s all she talks about is winning, pro habits, that little margin for room for error, it\u2019s very small when it comes to the final games.<\/p>\n

#Fever<\/a> rookie Raven Johnson on her bond with Caitlin Clark:<\/p>\n

\u201cShe\u2019s loving. She\u2019s a goofy person. I think a lot of people don\u2019t really know her outside of basketball. \u2026\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen I put the Indiana Fever jersey on, I said, \u2018Let\u2019s try to win a championship together.\u2019 \u2026\u201d <\/p>\n

The rookie added, \u201cShe talks a lot about that. I\u2019ve just been telling her, \u2018I wanna do whatever it takes to win. I want to win a championship.\u2019 It\u2019s a big goal for me and my teammates.\u201d<\/p>\n

Johnson has a winning mentality and championship defense. She helped South Carolina<\/a> win two NCAA titles in 2022 and 2024.<\/p>\n

Caitlin Clark on Being a Mentor to Raven Johnson\"Caitlin<\/a><\/p>\n

GettyCaitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever plays against the Chicago Sky<\/a> at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 17, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.<\/p>\n

Since training camp started, Johnson has always raved about being able to ask countless of questions to her Fever teammates. She particularly mentioned Clark as one of those who always answer her questions, which is important since they play the same position.<\/p>\n

In her postgame media availability<\/a> on Thursday, Clark had nothing but praise for Johnson\u2019s thirst to learn. She has turned into a sort of mentor for the rookie, though she\u2019s also trying to learn from Johnson as well.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe best way to learn is to ask questions,\u201d Clark said, via Athlon Sports<\/a>. \u201cI still ask questions every single day because I still need to learn. And, you know, trying to be that not only for Raven, but the rest of the rookies and the new people that are on this team. So just been trying to help her, and she asked a lot of really great questions.\u201d<\/p>\n

Coach Stephanie White<\/a> also told reporters that she will try to find minutes for Johnson in the rotation for the upcoming season.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tJuan Paolo David<\/a> Juan Paolo David is a sports journalist covering basketball for Heavy. He has a decade of experience writing about the NBA and WWE. He’s currently based in the Philippines. More about Juan Paolo David<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n

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