The WNBA recently celebrated its Assists Week by posting a highlight reel showcasing Caitlin Clark, the standout star from the Indiana Fever. This video, shared across social media platform X (formerly Twitter), focused on her exceptional assists from her remarkable rookie season. Fans quickly took to social media to commend the 22-year-old guard, who not only led the league in assists with an average of 8.4 per game, but also posted impressive stats of 19.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 3.1 three-pointers per game. Clark’s performance was a key factor in the WNBA’s growing popularity, making her one of the most recognized players in the league.
However, the celebration of her outstanding achievements was marred by a significant error in the post’s caption. Instead of crediting Clark with her actual total of 337 assists, the WNBA’s social media team mistakenly listed her total as 321. This was not just a minor oversight—it was a glaring error, especially given the magnitude of Clark’s performance. Her 337 assists not only set a new single-season record for the league, but she also shattered the WNBA’s all-time single-game assists record with an incredible 19 assists in a single game against the Dallas Wings. Fans quickly pointed out the discrepancy, with many taking to X to voice their frustration at the mistake.
The error quickly went viral, with the post accumulating over 180,000 views within hours. Most reactions were critical, with users expressing their disbelief at how such a mistake could be made. One comment humorously pointed out the error by saying, “337. You tried and we’ll just start there,” while others questioned the social media team’s ability to get basic stats right. Given Clark’s status as one of the league’s brightest stars, such mistakes are bound to attract significant attention, making this error all the more embarrassing for the WNBA.
This incident also raised concerns about the WNBA’s internal processes when it comes to sharing official content. Despite having a sizable following of over 936,000 followers on X, the blunder sparked questions about the league’s attention to detail. As the WNBA continues to grow and attract more viewership, especially with players like Clark leading the charge, errors like this risk tarnishing the league’s reputation. The WNBA has made impressive strides in its visibility and respect, but this mistake shows that there are still growing pains to overcome as it seeks to solidify its position in the competitive sports media landscape.
While the oversight was certainly a blow for the league, it also highlights just how pivotal Caitlin Clark has become to the WNBA’s success and growth. As one of the most prominent faces in women’s basketball today, any mistake involving her will undoubtedly attract public attention. Fans hope that, moving forward, the WNBA can continue to celebrate its stars with the same level of precision and care that reflects the league’s progress, while also ensuring that such errors don’t detract from the remarkable achievements of players like Clark.