Clark, the No. 1 pick from Iowa, has been a significant influence in boosting ticket sales based on her college career, where she drew large crowds and set attendance records. Aces coach Becky Hammon acknowledges Clark's impact: ““She helps ticket sales, so I think it’s a really great time to have eyes. She’s going to be an elite player.”

Indiana Fever general manager Lin Dunn started media day being asked to compare Caitlin Clark to two Birds — Sue, who Dunn took as the WNBA"s top overall draft pick in 2002, and Larry, who turned the Boston Celtics into an immediate title contender.