It's not easy being the face of an entire sport. Doubters in the media. Fans taking shots at you online. But if there is any lingering doubt about Caitlin Clark's effect on the WNBA and the league's popularity, just take a closer look at this year's All-Star vote.

While there have been many talented players in the history of the WNBA, none of them have moved the meter like Caitlin Clark. Over the weekend, Clark was revealed as the top vote getter for the WNBA All-Star Game. Her total votes? The Spun reports that Clark's total was a staggering 1.29 million votes, the most EVER for a WNBA player. So, how does that compare to the year before Clark entered the league?


Yes, Clark's vote total this year was higher than the top 30 players in 2023, the year prior to Caitlin Clark being drafted by the Indiana Fever. And it wasn't just votes for Clark that were up! Keith Murphy reports that Napheesa Collier, this year's second-place vote getter, received 1,176,000 million votes. Two years ago, she got just over 30,000. Clark's popularity has brought more eyes and fans to the entire league!

The Spun reports that the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game takes place on July 19th on Clark's home court at Gainbridge Field House in Indianapolis. Can Caitlin add an All-Star MVP to her Rookie of the Year trophy?

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