'We About To Get That Dub': Caitlin Clark Responds To Cathy Engelbert’s Callout After Getting Captain Status In 2025 WNBA All-Star Game

Engelbert also teased the upcoming Fever–Lynx showdown, prompting a cheeky response from Clark:

“Yeah, we about to get that dub Cathy,” Clark said.

Caitlin Clark is currently sidelined due to a groin injury sustained in June 24’s match against the Seattle Storm, a game that happens to be one of the former Iowa standout’s worst performances of the season with six points, two rebounds, and nine assists. In the final seconds of that game, she had a concerning fall after clashing with the Storm’s Erica Wheeler.

Moreover, this wasn’t the first time that Clark had an injury. She was also stricken with a left quad injury early this May that rendered her out for three weeks. However, her particular return from the court saw her drop 32 points against the NY Liberty. Indiana Fever fans could hope their superstar guard’s recovery would be as electrifying as that moment.

Cathy Engelbert once dubbed Caitlin Clark the “most popular athlete of America”

Speaking on May 15’s episode of “The Bill Simmons Podcast,” WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert praised Caitlin Clark by highlighting her momentous impact on the league.

“It is a balance, but she’s a generational talent. No league is ever about one player, but in this case, Caitlin brought tens of millions of new viewers into the W. And there’s no denying that impact,” Engelbert said.

“You want to balance making sure that you’re also promoting your other stars, like an A’ja Wilson, like a Breanna Stewart, Napheesa Collier … that’s why this year is sustain and gain. Sustain the momentum we had last year and gain even more new viewers.”

While the Caitlin Clark effect isn’t as felt due to her ongoing injury, fans hope she’ll return for Tuesday’s match against Minnesota for the Commissioner Cup’s Final.