Caitlin Clark Reacts to Kate Martin's 1-Word Message For Her

Caitlin Clark, voted as a captain for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game, was unable to participate due to a groin injury sustained before the break. She announced her withdrawal on Thursday, missing all All-Star Weekend festivities in Indianapolis.

Despite not playing, Clark remained highly visible throughout the weekend. She attended various community events and actively supported her All-Star team from the sidelines, even assisting with coaching, aiming to provide excitement for fans while injured.

Clark also reunited with her close friend and former Iowa teammate, Golden State Valkyries guard Kate Martin. Although not an All-Star herself, Martin traveled to Indiana, joining Clark and others at a league party on Thursday and attending the game on Saturday.

Prior to the game, Martin posted a supportive one-word message, "Yessir," for Clark on Instagram. Clark reposted this message on her own social media story.

The article notes Clark entered the All-Star break averaging 16.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 8.8 assists. It mentions her individual offense is down from her rookie season, attributing this partly to injuries causing missed time and difficulty finding a consistent rhythm in her second year.