SHOCK FROM THE LEGEND!!! Shaquille O’Neal’s “STORM-INDUCING REVELATION”: All Attempts to End Caitlin Clark’s Career Have Gone Down the Drain! The Indiana Fever’s Spectacular Counterattack Leaves Anti-Fans Suffering as the Team Rakes in Big Money

In a league where drama often unfolds on the hardwood, it’s rare for the biggest shockwaves to come from the commentary booth. Yet this week, the WNBA was rocked by none other than basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal, whose bold and unfiltered words sent tremors through the entire sports world. According to Shaq, every effort made to “end Caitlin Clark’s career” has not only failed, but has spectacularly backfired—transforming the Indiana Fever into one of the league’s most lucrative and talked-about franchises.

The saga began as Caitlin Clark, the rookie sensation out of Iowa, faced a tidal wave of scrutiny and criticism in her first season with the Indiana Fever. From hard fouls and icy receptions by veteran players to relentless social media attacks, it seemed as if a coordinated effort was underway to humble, if not outright derail, the young star’s rapid ascent. Pundits debated whether Clark could handle the pressure, and some even speculated that the attention and hostility would ultimately break her spirit.

But Shaquille O’Neal, never one to shy away from controversy, saw things differently. On TNT’s “Inside the NBA,” Shaq delivered what he called a “storm-inducing revelation.” He looked straight into the camera and declared, “All these attempts to end Caitlin Clark’s career? They’ve gone down the drain. Every foul, every headline, every hater—none of it’s working. In fact, it’s doing the opposite.”

Shaq’s words echoed across the sports landscape. He explained that the Indiana Fever had become the hottest ticket in women’s basketball, with sellouts in every city and merchandise flying off the shelves. “You know what’s happening?” Shaq continued. “All those anti-fans, all those people rooting against her—they’re tuning in, they’re buying tickets, they’re making the Fever rich. The more they try to stop her, the more money she and her team are making. That’s the real game.”

Indeed, the numbers back up Shaq’s bold claim. Since Clark’s arrival, Indiana Fever games have seen record attendance, with fans flocking to arenas not just to cheer for Clark, but also to witness the spectacle that surrounds her. Television ratings have soared, and the Fever’s merchandise sales have shattered previous franchise records. Even opposing teams have benefited, as games featuring Clark routinely sell out, bringing much-needed revenue and attention to the entire league.

Meanwhile, the Indiana Fever have responded to the on-court adversity with a level of poise and resilience that has caught many by surprise. Instead of crumbling under the pressure, Clark and her teammates have used the criticism as motivation, developing a fierce camaraderie and a never-say-die attitude. “We hear the noise,” Clark admitted in a recent interview. “But we’re focused on our goals. Every time someone doubts us, it just fuels our fire.”

Head coach Christie Sides has embraced the “us against the world” mentality, turning every slight and every hostile crowd into a rallying point for her young team. “We’re building something special here,” Sides said. “We’re not just playing for ourselves—we’re playing for every fan who believes in us, and even for those who don’t. Because at the end of the day, the scoreboard tells the real story.”

The Fever’s spectacular counterattack hasn’t just been about winning games—it’s been about changing the narrative. Clark’s dazzling passes, deep three-pointers, and fearless drives to the basket have electrified crowds and silenced critics. But perhaps even more impressive has been her ability to handle the spotlight with grace, deflecting negativity and using her platform to promote women’s basketball.

As the season progressed, the backlash against Clark seemed to have the opposite effect of what her detractors intended. Instead of isolating her, it drew more fans to her side. Instead of shrinking the spotlight, it made it burn even brighter. “The more they boo, the more they buy,” Shaq quipped, referencing the surge in ticket and jersey sales. “They can’t help themselves—they want to see what she’ll do next.”

For anti-fans, the experience has been bittersweet. While their efforts to disrupt Clark’s career have fallen flat, they find themselves contributing to the very success they hoped to undermine. Each sold-out arena, each trending highlight, and each Fever victory serves as a reminder that, in sports, adversity often breeds greatness and controversy can be a powerful marketing tool.

Shaquille O’Neal’s revelation has forced the league—and its critics—to confront a new reality: Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever are not just surviving the storm, they’re thriving in it. The more obstacles they face, the stronger their resolve becomes, and the more the world watches, the more they prosper.

In the end, the attempts to end Caitlin Clark’s career have only made her—and her team—stronger, richer, and more beloved. As Shaq put it, “You can’t stop greatness. You can only watch—and pay the price of admission.”

SEE MORE: Skip Bayless offers ‘painfully honest’ analysis of Caitlin Clark shooting slump

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Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark is in the slump of her life. After scoring a career-best 25 points in the first half of her return game against the New York Liberty on June 1 (32 points on 7/14 three-point shooting overall) and shooting 4/6 from three against the Connecticut Sun, the Iowa product is just 1/23 from deep over her past three games.

Sports personality Skip Bayless has been one of Clark’s biggest supporters dating back to her Iowa days. However, he chose to discuss her slump on Friday.

“I’ve raved and raved and raved about her, but now I’ve got to be honest,” Bayless said. “She is officially into a deep, deep three-point shooting slump. It’s the worst three-point shooting stretch in WNBA history. She’s over three games, one for her last 23 from three. It’s just getting hard to watch.”

Following her 0/6 performance on Tuesday, she missed the Fever’s next game against the Los Angeles Sparks on Thursday with a groin injury. She’ll now miss Friday night’s game against the Dallas Wings.

“Looking at Caitlin’s impact, she has plummeted to 55th of 61 qualified three-point shooters in the WNBA,” Bayless said. “She’s at 29.5%. That is horrendously bad. She is tied for the league lead in assists per game, no surprise there. But, she is running away with the turnover lead. She actually has five more total turnovers than Angel Reese, who is second.”

Even though she’s been in a deep struggle, Clark remains the leading vote-getter for the upcoming WNBA All-Star game. Head coach Stephanie White gave an update on her health Thursday.

“I think it’s very much a day-to-day thing with how she responds to treatment. I stay in my lane and let our strength and conditioning and our athletic training staff do what they do best. But yeah, found out late last night and we’ll treat it day-to-day.”

As noted, Clark will not play in Indiana’s game against the Wings Friday night, making it two in a row. Her absences are starting to pile up for a Fever team that sits at a 7-8 record, good for ninth among all WNBA teams.

“It just seems like great shooters don’t go through these kind of prolonged slumps,” Bayless said. “Even though it’s just three games, it’s devastatingly wrong and bad. I’m sure some of the veteran stars that have criticized her are shrugging and saying ‘told you,’ When they should be rooting like mad for her to snap out of her slump.”