Caitlin Clark was finally at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse arena for a competitive game, which excited the fanbase. While the competitive game was between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Indiana Pacers, and CC was part of the Pacers Digital team, her presence brought in different energy in the arena.
The playmaker spent most of her time on the court, taking many amazing pictures; she even interacted with fans. While working with NBC, Clark drops honest feelings about how Luka Doncic has impressed her with tactical play, the Lakers’ offensive star later spoke about the Fever megastar in the postgame interview.
Luka Doncic Gives Caitlin Clark Ultimate Praise
In the game, the Lakers dominated the proceedings behind Serbian star’s MVP-estique form. He scored 43 points in the game while handing the struggling Pacers another devastating loss. In the post-game interview, a reporter asked Doncic about his views on ‘Photographer Clark’.
First, he was confused with the ‘photographer label’, and then, upon clarification, he said, “Oh, I did see her. Not really much (of a relationship with her), but I’m a big fan for sure. I watch a lot of games. Definitely her hooping is great to watch. For sure, gotta go to a game to see her.”
Reporter: “notice Caitlin Clark the photographer?”
— correlation (@nosyone4) March 26, 2026
Luka: “…the photographer?”
Reporter: “well Caitlin Clark the WNBA player.”
Luka: “Oh I did see…I’m a big fan for sure I watch a lot of games. Definitely her hooping is great to watch. For sure gotta go to a game to see her.” pic.twitter.com/GrZireQiq9
After missing most of the 2025 season due to injury, everyone is eager to see CC on the floor, and with the confirmation of the new CBA, the player will be on the floor from April 25 for her preseason matches. It’s most likely that the Lakers’ superstar would be attending a game in LA.
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The CBA not only ensured the 2026 season started on time but also handed every WNBA star a massive pay raise. As for the 2024 rookie, her salary not only took a huge leap, but the player will be eligible for the highest pay next season.
Caitlin Clark To Earn Six Times Her Rookie Salary After New CBA
The Indiana Fever star made $76,535 as a rookie in 2024 and $78,066 in 2025. Napheesa Collier used Clark’s example to prove the pay disparity in the WNBA and push for more pay. With the 2020 CB, the player would have been due $85,973 for her third season in 2026, which was still a year away from restricted free agency.
Now, she will make $530,000 in 2026. ESPN’s Alexa Philippou reported that the number is an example of the new CBA provision called “EPIC” (Exceptional Performance on Initial Contract), which will fast-track high-performing players to max and supermax deals.
For example, Caitlin Clark — who made $78,066 in 2025 — is poised to see her salary jump to $530,000 in 2026, a source said. She could earn the projected max of $1.3 million in 2027 as a previous All-WNBA player. She could then sign for a $1.7 million supermax in 2028 https://t.co/MWPQO1KrHv
— Alexa Philippou (@alexaphilippou) March 20, 2026
Because she has already made an All-WNBA team, Clark could see her salary grow to a projected max of $1.3 million in 2027. After that, she could sign for a $1.7 million supermax in 2028.