**Sportscaster’s Subtle Dig at Caitlin Clark During Fever’s Loss to Liberty: A Masterclass in Shade**
In a game that had all the excitement of a three-hour lecture on the history of paperclips, the Indiana Fever faced off against the New York Liberty, and it was anything but a nail-biter. The Fever, who were clearly still trying to figure out which way to run, lost 98-72. But the real drama unfolded in the commentary booth, where sportscaster Chuck “The Shade” Thompson delivered a subtle dig at Iowa’s own Caitlin Clark that left viewers both chuckling and scratching their heads.
As the Fever floundered on the court, Thompson quipped, “You know, Caitlin Clark could probably score 72 points by herself, but then again, she’s not playing for the Fever. She’s busy making history while they’re busy making excuses.” The comment was met with a collective gasp from the audience, followed by a round of applause from the local cat population, who were clearly more invested in the game than the Fever.
Thompson continued, “I mean, if the Fever had a dollar for every time they missed a layup, they could probably afford to hire Caitlin as a consultant. Or at least buy her a nice dinner. Maybe at that fancy place downtown that serves avocado toast—because we all know that’s what young athletes eat these days.”
Fans of the Fever were quick to defend their team, with one die-hard supporter, who wished to remain anonymous but went by the name “Bobby McBasketball,” stating, “Hey, we’re just trying to figure out how to play basketball! It’s not our fault Caitlin Clark is out there making it look easy. She probably has a secret stash of magic Gatorade or something.”
As the game wrapped up, Thompson concluded with a flourish, “And remember, folks, if you can’t beat ‘em, just make sure to throw some shade. It’s what the pros do!”
In the end, the Fever may have lost the game, but they certainly won the award for “Most Creative Commentary.” And as for Caitlin Clark? Well, she’s probably too busy breaking records to notice.
