Caitlin Clark discusses Kelsey Mitchell's future with team, relationship after comments made her 'upset'
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Key Points:
- Indiana Fever's Kelsey Mitchell expressed frustration over negative attention she and teammates receive due to playing alongside Caitlin Clark, which upset Clark.
- Clark condemned racist rhetoric directed at her and acknowledged both positive and negative scrutiny from being in the spotlight.
- Despite tensions, Clark emphasized her strong bond with Mitchell, calling her indispensable to the team and expressing hope the Fever will re-sign her.
- Mitchell averaged 24.7 points per game with a 45.0% three-point shooting rate during the season, but the Fever were eliminated in the first playoff round by the Las Vegas Aces.
- Clark praised Mitchell’s talent and character, highlighting their historic backcourt performance and the team's commitment to retaining her.
