Caitlin Clark receives unlikely message from Patrick Mahomes’ wife after WNBA star sets new benchmark in league

INDIANA Fever guard Caitlin Clark has received a vote of confidence from Brittany Mahomes.

Rookie Clark, 22, enjoyed her first home win with the Fever on Saturday as they took down the Chicago Sky 72-71.

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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark has been the center of attention since being draftedCredit: Getty

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ wife Brittany shared some words of encouragement on Sunday after Clark reached a landmarkCredit: Getty

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Brittany’s comment came after Clark was subject to a controversial foul against the Chicago SkyCredit: INSTAGRAM/brittanylynne
Clark finished with 11 points, eight rebounds, and six assists at a packed Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

In so doing, she joined two-time All-Star Sabrina Ionescu as the only players in the league’s history to have hit 150 points, 50 rebounds, and 50 assists through their first 10 games, according to the WNBA.

However, it wasn’t all smooth sailing on Saturday.

Footage of Clark being blindsided by Sky center Chennedy Carter and shoved to the court went viral on social media, prompting fury from fans, celebrities, and many athletes alike.

One such celebrity to come out in support of Clark, who many fans believe has been “targeted” by WNBA players since being drafted, was the wife of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, Brittany.

“@caitlinclark22 keep doing your thing!!” she captioned a post on her Instagram Stories showing her and Ionescu’s records.

“You’re a baller and it’s incredible to see what you’re doing for the game of women’s sports!!”

Brittany too has a sporting background of her own.

Following a successful collegiate soccer career at the University of Texas at Tyler, she went on to spend a season in Iceland playing for UMF Afturelding.

Brittany and Patrick are now co-owners of the NWSL team, the Kansas City Current.

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In March, the Mahomes’ were in attendance as the Current opened the CPKC Stadium – the first-ever stadium built specifically for a professional women’s sports franchise.

Another famous face to weigh in on Clark’s situation was Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green.

“Indiana better go invest in an enforcer… Fast!” Green wrote on Instagram.

On Sunday, the WNBA retroactively upgraded Carter’s foul to a flagrant one.

No further action was taken.

Sky teammate and highly-touted rookie Angel Reese was fined $1,000 for not speaking to the media postgame.

The team was also “fined $5,000 for failing to ensure that all players comply with WNBA media policies.”

Indiana returned to action on Sunday night, brutally falling to the New York Liberty 104-68.

This marked Indiana’s 11th game in the last 20 days, and this latest appearance took an unfortunate toll on the Fever.

Both Clark and Aliyah Boston had to leave the game with injuries – the former with an ear issue and the latter with an ankle.

In 29 minutes, Clark totaled just three points, five assists, and two rebounds.

Indiana’s Kelsey Mitchell led the game with 21 points.

They will now have until Friday to rest as they prepare to take on the Washington Mystics.

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Clark left Sunday’s loss to the New York Liberty with an ear injuryCredit: Reuters