Video: Simone Biles Watches Caitlin Clark, Fever vs. Sun as Rookie Sets WNBA Record

Video: Simone Biles Watches Caitlin Clark, Fever vs. Sun as Rookie Sets WNBA Record
Zach BacharContributor IAugust 29, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - AUGUST 28: Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever handles the ball during the game against the Connecticut Sun on August 28, 2024 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

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U.S. gymnastics superstar Simone Biles was in attendance at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Wednesday night as Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark made history against the Connecticut Sun.

WNBA @WNBA

GOAT ALERT 🚨

7x Olympic Gold medalist, Simone Biles, is in the building for the @ConnecticutSun and @IndianaFever matchup! pic.twitter.com/Ymwx37HgQy

Biles and fellow Olympian Gabby Thomas met up with the team after the game:

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the squad was ecstatic to meet Simone Biles and Gabby Thomas after our win at @GainbridgeFH.

the reactions 😂🙌 pic.twitter.com/KydNhGsoeo

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EVERYONE WATCHES WOMENS SPORTS 🫶🏾 so happy to be able to go support! my first of many WNBA games 🤞🏾 https://t.co/TSLJQRAkRJ

It was a memorable game to attend as Clark knocked down her 86th three-pointer of the season in the first quarter against Connecticut, setting the new WNBA single-season rookie record. Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard held the previous record, which was set in 2022.

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CAITLIN CLARK BREAKS THE WNBA ROOKIE SINGLE-SEASON THREE-POINT RECORD 🔥

She surpasses Rhyne Howard who knocked down 85 threes in 2022 👏 pic.twitter.com/ByjbJV4jFK

Indiana Fever @IndianaFever

the stepback three from Caitlin Clark to break the @WNBA rookie record 😤 https://t.co/nmTR4TBHDc pic.twitter.com/Y1KTeUl99I

Biles is no stranger to making history, as her 11 Olympic medals are the most by any U.S. gymnast. She added four more medals to her overall total during the 2024 Paris Games, including three golds in the team, individual all-around and vault finals.

Clark has continued to rack up accolades throughout her rookie season, as she previously set the WNBA single-season rookie assist record on Aug. 18. She also dished out 19 assists in a loss to the Dallas Wings on July 17, the highest single-game total in WNBA history.

She averaged 18.0 points, 8.2 assists, and 1.4 steals per game entering Wednesday’s action. Despite struggling with her efficiency to begin her career, she’s shooting 44.4 percent from the field over her past 10 appearances.

Clark has helped the Fever contend for a playoff spot, as they currently own the No. 7 seed with a record of 14-16.

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