Indiana Fever rookie guard Caitlin Clark just endured the longest spell she had gone without playing basketball
year after being sidelined for about a month off during the WNBA's Olympic break.
she really didn't waste any time to show people why she was such a factor on the court during her team's 98-89 win over the Phoenix Mercury on Friday night at home.
interview with media following up on the win out of the break, Clark discussed how it felt to get back into rhythm with so much time off during the regular season.
sub six minutes in, if I'm being honest. I was like, holy cow," Clark said laughing about Friday night's action, via Clutch Points' Matthew Byrne.
I need a quick minute here because we were playing fast and then my defense isn't as good
So, it's kind of a liability for my team. So, just got to get a second to breathe."
Any athlete who hasn't competed formally in a month, much less in as high-motor a sport as basketball
a second to catch their breath after hitting the gas to compete. Even someone like Clark.
She had a pretty great explanation for needing a quick break after such a long break, showing that even the most talented players have human moments.