{"id":683012,"date":"2026-06-04T02:29:09","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T02:29:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/683012\/"},"modified":"2026-06-04T02:29:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T02:29:09","slug":"paige-bueckers-sends-supportive-message-to-caitlin-clark","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/683012\/","title":{"rendered":"Paige Bueckers Sends Supportive Message to Caitlin Clark"},"content":{"rendered":"

Caitlin Clark<\/a> faced criticism last weekend during the Indiana Fever<\/a>\u2019s 100-84 loss to the Portland Fire<\/a> after a sideline exchange with head coach Stephanie White went viral.<\/p>\n

It was a frustrating afternoon overall for Indiana, but especially for Clark. The Fever<\/a> star got into early foul trouble, scored just six points on one made field goal, and played only 21 minutes.<\/p>\n

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Following a brief back-and-forth with White, Clark was replaced by rookie Raven Johnson.<\/p>\n

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While it\u2019s completely normal for a coach and a star player to occasionally disagree during a game, Clark remains under a microscope nearly every time she takes the court. That level of attention often leads to criticism from fans and media alike, despite her massive popularity.<\/p>\n

However, many have come to Clark\u2019s defense, including fellow WNBA star Paige Bueckers<\/a> of the Dallas<\/a> Wings.<\/p>\n

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Bueckers told reporters<\/a> that Clark handles the pressure and scrutiny \u201cwith grace.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI would just say she handles it with grace. And the pressure she\u2019s put under every single night to perform at the level that she does \u2014 it\u2019s inhumane, really. To expect people to be perfect and not have off games or off nights. If she doesn\u2019t go 8-for-10 from three, people are questioning things,\u201d Bueckers said.<\/p>\n

\"ARLINGTON,ARLINGTON, TEXAS \u2013 MAY 18: Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings<\/a> looks on prior to the game against the Washington Mystics<\/a> at College Park Center on May 18, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

The Wings star added that the expectations placed on Clark are unfair, while praising her ability to tune out outside noise.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s just unfair to have to deal with that. But I\u2019m sure she has a great team around her and great people to help her. And I know she\u2019s a great person at dealing with it, tuning out the noise and continuing to be there for herself and for her team.<\/p>\n

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\u201cBut, I mean, the expectations \u2014 it\u2019s tough when you listen to it. I\u2019m sure she has a great way of tuning it out.\u201d<\/p>\n

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