Caitlin Clark's start to WNBA career highlighted by broken records and controversies

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The first half of the WNBA season came to a close on Wednesday night, as the league will break for the All-Star Game in Phoenix this weekend and the Paris Olympics after that. 

This downtime makes for a good moment of reflection, especially for Indiana Fever first overall pick, Caitlin Clark. 

Yes, she will be present in Phoenix to take on Team USA as part of Team WNBA in the All-Star Game, but since she didn't make the Olympic squad (more on that later), Clark will have the chance to look back on what she's been able to accomplish, as well as the media whirlwind that started seemingly the moment she stepped on a WNBA court.

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Caitlin Clark, #22 of the Indiana Fever, handles the ball during the game  on July 17, 2024, at the College Park Center in Arlington, TX.  (Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images)

Let's take our own look at the start of Clark's WNBA career, beginning with the many controversies she faced right at her very first press conference as a member of the Fever.

Indy Star columnist Gregg Doyel’s awkward comments toward Clark made headlines at her introductory press conference with the Fever, as he asked whether she "liked that" after making a heart with his hands before asking her a question. 

The interaction ultimately led to an apology from Doyel, and the Indy Star took him off the Fever beat for the season. 

A'ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces told the media at the start of the WNBA season that she