Caitlin Clark, the top pick in this year’s draft by the Indiana Fever, has faced immense pressure to shine as the WNBA’s next star. Coach Christie Sides, tasked with showcasing Clark’s talents, has been at the forefront of this challenge.

Clark’s omission from the Olympic team stunned the basketball community, as many view her as a transformative player for the franchise. Coach Sides, deeply affected by the news, expressed her disappointment, acknowledging that making Team USA is incredibly tough but still it is everyone’s dream. However, she believes there’s a silver lining: Clark could use some rest after a grueling start to her WNBA career, and she remains confident that more opportunities will come her way.

In the wake of this news, some followers criticized Coach Sides for revealing private conversations. Clark had confided in her coach that the Team USA committee had “woken up a monster,” suggesting her strong disapproval of the decision and hinting at her determination to prove them wrong. Putting things in perspective, it’s not an easy time for Caitlin Clark and this comment could spark new debate surrounding the Indiana Fever player.

Since entering the WNBA, she has faced a whirlwind of attention, much of it critical. On the court, she has encountered players who seem to resent the spotlight on her, while off the court, she’s under the relentless scrutiny of the media and the immense pressure of living up to her top-pick status.