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Caitlin Clark's tough life in the WNBA: defeats, angry opponents and racism.caitlin Clark was expected to revolutionize the WNBA.The number 1 pick of the last draft is struggling to adapt to the professional league, facing poor shooting percentages, exhaustion, and becoming the target of rivals' ire who aim to intimidate the rookie.After a dazzling career with the University of Iowa, where she became the highest-scoring player in NCAA history, it was expected that Clark would have an immediate impact in the WNBA.She has made 27 three-pointers, only behind the legendary Diana Taurasi's 31, but her shooting percentage is just 29.7%, placing her 44th in the league.Clark is feeling the physical toll of the league.Several games have seen overly aggressive defenses against her, with actions bordering on off-ball aggression, often cheered on by bench players.The Indiana Fever have already surpassed their total home game attendance from last season, going from 81,336 spectators throughout an entire season to 82,857 in just five games.For example, in a crushing defeat against the runner-up New York Liberty (104-68), she scored only three points on 1/10 shooting from the field, including 1/7 from three-point range.

Caitlin Clark's tough life in the WNBA: defeats, angry opponents and racism.caitlin Clark was expected to revolutionize the WNBA. In terms of media and economic impact, she certainly has. The Indiana Fever have already surpassed their total home game attendance from last season, going from 81,336 spectators throughout an entire season to 82,857 in just five games.

However, on the court, things have been challenging. The number 1 pick of the last draft is struggling to adapt to the professional league, facing poor shooting percentages, exhaustion, and becoming the target of rivals' ire who aim to intimidate the rookie.After a dazzling career with the University of Iowa, where she became the highest-scoring player in NCAA history, it was expected that Clark would have an immediate impact in the WNBA. However, the 22-year-old, 1.83-meter point guard is struggling during games.

For example, in a crushing defeat against the runner-up New York Liberty (104-68), she scored only three points on 1/10 shooting from the field, including 1/7 from three-point range.

Clark is averaging 15.6 points per game, 5.1 rebounds, 6.4 assists, and 5.4 turnovers in 33 minutes. She is the fourth-best passer in the league but leads the WNBA in turnovers.

She has made 27 three-pointers, only behind the legendary Diana Taurasi's 31, but her shooting percentage is just 29.7%, placing her 44th in the league.Clark is feeling the physical toll of the league. The Fever are second to last with a 2-9 record, only ahead of the winless Washington Mystics (0-8).

Indiana has had the toughest schedule to start the season, playing 11 games in 20 days, more than any other team. In contrast, the Las Vegas Aces, the current champions, have only played six games.

Rival Provocations
The rookie is also the focus of provocations from rivals. Several games have seen overly aggressive defenses against her, with actions bordering on off-ball aggression, often cheered on by bench players. Opponents seem to aim to unsettle her.

"Calm down and let your game speak for you. Don't let them get into your head. I feel like they are hitting me. I know they are going to hit me hard in every game, but I'm trying not to let it bother me," Clark said.She has already received three technical fouls, two for arguing with referees and one for an altercation with Victoria Vivians of the Seattle Storm.