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Jun 19, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) talks to media members before the game against the Golden State Valkyries at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

'A Few More Years': Caitlin Clark Declares Her ‘Loyalty’ To Indiana Fever In Press Conference

Originally posted on Hardwood Heroics | By Dan Agulto | Last updated Jul 8, 2025 11:15 AM ET

Caitlin Clark is showing love back to the city that welcomed her with open arms. Speaking at a recent Indiana Fever press conference, the rookie star had an opportunity to speak up and stamp her loyalty.

“I’m from the Midwest, so this is one of the top places I wanted to come out of college and I feel like the adjustment has been pretty easy,” Caitlin Clark said. “Our fans have been amazing and (I) have amazing teammates. So I certainly love it here and hopefully I can play here for a few more years.”

Caitlin Clark had offers, spotlight, and fanfare the moment she stepped into the WNBA, but her heart seems planted in Indy. The Indiana Fever haven’t had a generational talent like this since Tamika Catchings, and the franchise is wasting no time building around her.

Hitting the ground running was an understatement as Caitlin Clark shifted gears the moment she stepped into the pinnacle of Women’s Basketball. She has been the show-stopper, team-player, ball-mover that everyone anticipated. And her team has been growing with and around her style of play.

The energy at Gainbridge Fieldhouse has shifted. With Caitlin Clark on the roster and speaking highly of Indiana, fans are beginning to believe again. If “a few more years” turns into a long-term stay, Indiana Fever could be staring at their next franchise-defining era.

Caitlin Clark has rooted her heart and soul in Indiana.

Caitlin Clark and Tyrese Haliburton Commit to Long-Term Indiana Futures

Caitlin Clark and Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton are both going the same direction in planting their roots in Indiana. Clark recently told ESPN that she and Haliburton both hope to stay with their respective teams “for the rest of our careers.”

Y'alll Are Basically Nowhere To Be Seen Jun 17, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) passes the ball while Connecticut Sun guard Jacy Sheldon (4) defends in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

That kind of commitment is rare in today’s pro sports world, yet Caitlin Clark isn’t treating Indiana as a stopgap. She’s embraced the city’s smaller-market vibe, saying “that’s what makes it fun”.

Since joining the Fever, Caitlin Clark has kept energy high at Gainbridge Fieldhouse through sellout crowds and playoff hopes. Adding seasoned teammates and securing a new training center only deepens her roots.

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) celebrates after scoring a 3-pointer Tuesday, June 17, 2025, during a game between the Indiana Fever and the Connecticut Sun at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Indiana Fever defeated the Connecticut Sun, 88-71.

Caitlin Clark is already tied well to Indiana. And with the game she brought, she could go anywhere she wanted. But the Midwest has already taken her heart. The Fever fans and Clark fans alike are hoping that she will lead her crew to the next golden era in Indiana.

With endorsement deals, media presence, and cultural influence all still trending upward, Caitlin Clark is betting long on Indiana. The question isn’t whether she can stay—it’s how long Indiana can keep up.

This article first appeared on Hardwood Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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