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Caitlin Clark breaks silence on fans using her to ‘demonstrate racist hate’ towards Kelsey Mitchell

Caitlin Clark finally addresses her teammate Kelsey Mitchell facing criticism because of her fans. With the Indiana Fever’s 2026 WNBA season over, there are a plethora of questions hanging over the team during the offseason.

Caitlin Clark breaks silence on fans using her to ‘demonstrate racist hate’ towards Kelsey Mitchell

Caitlin Clark has addressed teammate Kelsey Mitchell's recent comments about facing racist hate from fans, specifically targeting those who use Clark to demonstrate such rhetoric. Clark, in her exit interview, made it clear that she does not tolerate such behavior. She emphasized that it is against her values and upbringing to support or engage in discriminatory actions.

Clark further stated that she is disappointed in those who would resort to such hateful behavior. She directly asked her fans to refrain from demonstrating any such actions towards Mitchell, highlighting that it has been a significant contributing factor to Mitchell's contemplation of leaving the team in the upcoming offseason. The news of a potential Mitchell departure has led to mixed reactions among Indiana Fever fans, with many reacting to Clark's candid thoughts on the matter.

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