Fever coach Stephanie White tells the truth on Caitlin Clark’s ‘crazy’ side

Caitlin Clark and Stephanie White are heading into their second year together with the Indiana Fever. Unfortunately, White did not have much of a chance to play Clark last season. The two-time All-Star dealt with multiple injuries throughout the campaign, limiting her to just 30 games.

White had to make do with a makeshift lineup, with Clark, among others, missing significant time throughout the season. A testament to her talent as a head coach is that White still led a shorthanded Fever side all the way to the WNBA playoffs semifinals. This was on top of their Commissioner’s Cup championship earlier in the season.

The good news for White and the Fever is that Clark is now back to full strength. She will be ready for the start of the season, and the hope is that she will be healthy throughout the campaign.

Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White is the same kind of crazy with Caitlin Clark

White got to know Clark well last season. In fact, the former Rookie of the Year ended up spending more time with White and the coaching staff during her injury layoffs. At one point, White assigned Clark the role of a special assistant coach during games.

White is a big fan of Clark’s elite talent. However, what impresses the veteran coach even more is Clark’s attitude. White shares a special connection with her superstar because of their similarities in how they approach basketball.

“All of us who crave putting ourselves in position to win and for success are a little bit crazy,” White said in an upcoming episode of “A Star Struck Podcast.” “We’re a little bit nuts with how we compete. And I love the competitive fire that she has. I love Caitlin Clark’s competitive fire.

“And I tell her all the time. Like, ‘Look, I’m the same kind of crazy as you are, but I got 25 years on you.’”

According to White, this fire also allows Clark to see things from a completely different perspective. This impacts White and the coaching staff significantly in terms of having to deal with a different kind of challenge from the 24-year-old guard.

“She’s great in giving us feedback on the floor,” White said. “Things that she sees, what she likes, what she doesn’t. And she’s challenging us coaches to be better.”

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