Sophie Cunningham and Caitlin Clark all smiles courtside at WNBA Skills Challenge
Teammate Aliyah Boston joined in the celebrations at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis as well, with the trio giving off the type of energy that has made the Fever squad must-see TV all season.
Regardless of current injuries, Clark looked every part the star of the show, holding things down as the face of the WNBA All-Star host city.
Courtside with Sophie Cunningham and Caitlin Clark
Courtside with Sophie Cunningham and Caitlin Clark
Courtside with Sophie Cunningham and Caitlin Clark
Courtside with Sophie Cunningham and Caitlin Clark
Courtside with Sophie Cunningham and Caitlin Clark
Courtside with Sophie Cunningham and Caitlin Clark
Courtside with Sophie Cunningham and Caitlin Clark
Courtside with Sophie Cunningham and Caitlin Clark
Courtside with Sophie Cunningham and Caitlin Clark
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