Caitlin Clark Passes Lexie Hull Drink at WNBA 3-Point Contest Post-Teammate’s Wild Night Intervention

Caitlin Clark Supports Teammates at WNBA All-Star Weekend Despite Injury

Despite being sidelined by a groin injury, Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark brought her signature energy to WNBA All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis. The rookie, who missed both the All-Star Game and three-point contest, remained a vocal courtside presence, cheering on teammates and soaking in the festivities.

Clark’s Sideline Spirit
Clark stole the spotlight Friday night by playfully offering teammate Lexie Hull sips from her drink during the three-point contest. A viral WNBA video showed Clark first handing Hull her beverage before the competition, with Hull jokingly declining. After Hull’s 20-point performance (falling short of the finals), Clark triumphantly passed the drink again, clapping and pumping her fists.

[Image: Clark cheering as Hull drinks; caption: Caitlin Clark celebrates Lexie Hull’s three-point contest effort.]

The Fever guard stayed true to her Good Morning America promise to be “active on the sidelines,” sitting with teammates Sophie Cunningham, Kelsey Mitchell, and Aliyah Boston. Clark even waved a homemade “Lexie Hull” shirt, proving her dedication as a hype woman.

[Image: Clark holding a Hull shirt; caption: Clark shows support for teammate Lexie Hull.]

Night Out in Indianapolis
Clark’s lively weekend began Thursday at INVY nightclub, where she joined fellow WNBA players for a pre-All-Star party. Footage from StudBudz’s livestream captured Clark briefly taking over the DJ booth, raising a canned drink while shouting “woo!” after the emcee asked if she was “ready to turn up.” Teammate Aliyah Boston later discreetly took the beverage from Clark’s hands, earning praise online for shielding the rookie from potential scrutiny.

[Image: Boston removing Clark’s drink; caption: Aliyah Boston subtly takes a drink from Caitlin Clark at a club.]

Injury Challenges
Clark’s absence from All-Star events followed a right groin injury sustained during a July 16 game against Connecticut. “I’m incredibly sad I can’t compete,” she said in a team statement, adding she’d focus on coaching her All-Star squad. Though emotional post-injury—seen hiding tears under a towel—Clark maintained optimism, telling GMA, “I’ll be active on the sidelines… gotta cheer these two on,” gesturing to Boston and Mitchell.

[Image: Clark courtside with teammates; caption: Clark and Sophie Cunningham watch from Gainbridge Fieldhouse.]

The No. 1 draft pick has faced a challenging season, missing 10 games with quad and groin issues. After an injury-free college career, Clark has dealt with four separate muscle strains in 2024, including a quad strain in May and a left groin injury in June. Fever coach Stephanie White confirmed recent imaging showed no severe damage, but rest remains critical.

Looking Ahead
While Clark’s on-court All-Star debut was postponed, her off-court charisma shone through. Fans rallied behind her resilience, flooding social media with support. As the Fever push for playoff contention, Clark’s health—and spirited presence—will be key to their second-half campaign.

[Image: Clark smiling courtside; caption: Caitlin Clark stays upbeat despite injury setbacks.]

— Word count: 647 —