Caitlin Clark in even more WNBA history as Indiana Fever star makes major move during injury battle

Caitlin Clark has made history again with a starring role in a Nike advertisement. A massive poster featuring Clark adorns the 30-story JW Marriott in downtown Indiana, showing her throwing a basketball alongside the text "from downtown in my town." According to the Daily Mail, this is the largest sports graphic ever installed on the building, covering nearly all 30 floors.

Despite being named the reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year, Clark missed another game this week due to injury. Her absence didn't hinder her Indiana Fever team, however, as they secured an 81-54 victory over the Las Vegas Aces on Thursday. This win marked their third consecutive victory.

Clark also missed Tuesday's WNBA Commissioner's Cup championship game. Nonetheless, the Fever won that game too, defeating the Minnesota Lynx 74-59 to claim the trophy. The win over the Aces improved Indiana's season record to 9-8. The team's record stands at 5-4 when Clark has been injured and unavailable, and 4-4 when she has played.

The news underscores Clark's significant value to the WNBA and women's basketball. Her rise in college basketball captured widespread attention and resulted in record viewership for the NCAA Final Four. Since she turned professional, both television ratings and ticket sales have increased.