Kaylin Clark’s fans are certainly attentive, and it seems Fever president Kelly Krauskopf has found herself in hot water.
Krauskopf reportedly deleted her X account following a backlash from fans about her remarks concerning Clark, as reported by a source.
The Fever team has struggled during Clark’s absence due to injuries, and they now sit precariously on the playoff bubble, barely holding onto the final eighth spot.
This situation has put the front office under scrutiny.
At a recent press event, Krauskopf expressed her desire to develop the Fever into something akin to Apple in terms of brand recognition.
“Our goal is to sustain the excitement and growth of the franchise, focusing on Indiana Fever,” she stated. “While Caitlin Clark and Aliya Boston are key players, I want this team to lead on a national level and become a major brand.”
Many felt that her comments overlooked Clark’s significant contributions to the WNBA as a whole, not just to the Fever.
One user noted, “An iconic brand requires a visionary. Steve Jobs turned Apple into a household name because he was both a visionary and a star.”
Another chimed in, emphasizing that Clark represents a large part of the Fever’s brand value.
“I think if Caitlin leaves, many Fever fans will follow her,” another user expressed a concern, mentioning that they’d reconsider their support if Clark were to move elsewhere.
In an effort to sidestep potential criticism, Krauskopf deleted her X account on Friday evening.
Clark returned from her injury recently, and since then, the Fever managed to win one of their two games, with a recent victory over Dream.
The 2024 Rookie of the Year has faced challenges finding her rhythm, averaging 16.9 points this season—a drop from the previous year’s 19.2.
She also hit just 28.9% of her shots this year, down from a 34% shooting percentage last year.
While Clark struggled with her performance recently, scoring only 12 points on a 29% shooting night, her teammates picked up the slack with impressive performances, including Kelsey Mitchell’s 25 points and contributions from Boston and Cunningham.
