From her first dribble as a rookie to her latest offseason grind, Caitlin Clark’s ascent has been nothing short of meteoric. And when she eclipsed legends Sabrina Ionescu and Diana Taurasi to claim the most 25-point, 10-assist games in WNBA history, Clark punctuated her feat with a trademark quip.
When a casual scroll through social media turns into an unexpected arms race, one knows something big is brewing. That’s precisely what happened when a snapshot of Clark’s sculpted physique surfaced online on May 12 and sent basketball fans into a collective tailspin.
And when the frenzy reached fever pitch, Clark’s reaction delivered more punchlines than a late-night monologue. The countdown to her sophomore season just got a whole lot more entertaining after she expressed her views on her viral “muscular” physique during her interview with USA TODAY Sports.
Caitlin Clark’s Side-Splitting Comeback Over Her Offseason Muscle Gains
By now, it’s no secret that Clark approached her sophomore WNBA season with more than just her sharpshooting skills in mind. After a historic rookie campaign in 2024, the No. 1 overall draft pick dedicated her offseason to a rigorous strength program designed to help her withstand the league’s physicality. Observers noted a noticeable uptick in her muscle definition during early preseason drills—proof that Clark was heeding the call to bulk up for life in the pros.
The moment that truly set the internet ablaze arrived courtesy of Bri Lewerke’s X/Twitter photo capturing Caitlin’s toned arms on March 8, 2025.
Lewerke’s cheeky caption—”Well someone’s been in the weight room @CaitlinClark22″—was all it took to ignite the frenzy. Within hours, the post racked up millions of views and drove fans to marvel over Clark’s transformation.
On the heels of Lewerke’s post, USA TODAY’s Meg Hall brought up the image on May 22 (ET) while interviewing the Fever rookie star. Faced with such an overwhelming reaction, Clark took the opportunity to set the record straight—sort of—during the interview.
She cracked, “I think it’s funny. I think people see one photo, and they kind of just run with it. But, I mean, I appreciate it, I guess. I worked really hard, so at least they noticed! I guess.”
caitlin on her muscles becoming a topic of conversation:
“i think it's funny 😂 i think people see one photo, and they kind of just run with it. but, i mean, i appreciate it, i guess. i worked really hard. so at least they noticed, i guess 😂”
yes i did notice pic.twitter.com/aZ7UYRBrpb
— cc akgae (@clrkszn)
Behind the jokes, there’s a serious intent as Clark is committed to evolving her game. This focus on physicality isn’t just for show, but a calculated move to improve her finishing at the rim and durability over a grueling 40-game season.
Clark Shatters WNBA Record Held by Ionescu and Taurasi
When the final buzzer sounded on May 20 (ET), Clark had dropped 27 points and dished 11 assists in Indiana’s 91-90 loss to Atlanta—her sixth career game with at least 25 points and 10 assists, breaking Sabrina Ionescu’s mark (five) and Diana Taurasi’s (three) in only 42 appearances.
This Caitlin Clark stat is just ridiculous pic.twitter.com/lT8Lh6gdQ2
— Clark Report (@CClarkReport)
In a league where such all-around nights were once the province of a select few, Clark’s consistency at age 23 feels almost supernatural. She also earned her career’s third triple-double against the Chicago Sky on May 17, breaking and collecting records one after the other.
That physical evolution translated to the court just two nights later. On May 22 in Atlanta, the Fever rallied past the Dream 81-76 behind Natasha Howard’s 26 points and Kelsey Mitchell’s 17 points. Although slow compared to her previous games, Clark still contributed 11 points, four rebounds, and six assists.
As the Fever return home to host the New York Liberty on May 24, all eyes will be on Clark’s next chapter. Fans wonder if she will continue to pile up another historic 25-10 night.