Dave Portnoy had a very simple response on social media as he watched Caitlin Clark make more history, this time against the Dallas Wings. In the penultimate game of the 2024 WNBA season , Clark had an impressive showing, scoring 35 points on 10-of-22 shooting from the field, including nailing 6 of 14 3-point attempts. She also had eight assists and two rebounds in the 110-109 win.
Though her 35 points were pivotal in helping the Indiana Fever squeeze by the Wings, Clark's outing was notable for another reason as well. Clark broke the WNBA record for most points scored by a rookie in a single season, surpassing WNBA legend Simone Augustus' mark of 744 that was set in 2006. As of writing, the Fever rookie has 761 points scored on the season, only 39 points away from reaching 800 points in a single season.
Dave Portnoy takes rare swipe at Caitlin Clark after loss leaves $10m wager in doubt Dave Portnoy snubs NFL due to Caitlin Clark - and says fans who didn't are 'fools' Considering how the Fever already has a spot in the WNBA playoffs, it stands to reason that Indiana head coach Christie Sides would not risk playing Clark heavy minutes in the final game of the season, especially if there is little to no reason to do so. With the Fever in the playoffs and with Clark setting the record for most points scored by a rookie, Portnoy couldn't help but give a five-word statement on the 22-year-old's exploits. On X, the Barstool Sports boss simply put: "Caitlin Clark is going bonkers!!.