On Sunday, WNBA star Caitlin Clark made her much-awaited debut as an NBC analyst. She joined NBA legends Carmelo Anthony and Reggie Miller alongside host Maria Taylor during the pregame show for the New York Knicks and the Los Angeles Lakers matchup.
Clark’s appearance was full of memorable moments, including Miller calling her and Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton the two best shooters in Indiana.
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Meanwhile, the Indiana Fever star also spoke about her body transformation.
Caitlin Clark is working hard on her physique
Taylor asked Clark about her evolution after two years in the WNBA. The Fever guard replied that she has been looking at her clips from her college days with the Iowa Hawkeyes.
She was glad that her body had become more robust since then to withstand the physicality of the WNBA.
Meanwhile, Clark can’t wait to hit the WNBA floor for her third season after playing in just 13 games last season.
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“It’s funny because I was just looking back at some videos from when I was at Iowa, and I can just tell how much my body’s changed, I think in a good way. You’ll have to be stronger, because it is a much more physical league. I think that, and obviously I only appeared in 13 games last year. So more than anything, I’m just itching to get back on the court and kinda feel like myself again,” Clark said.
The WNBA star also remarked that she will be in action for Team USA during the 2026 FIBA Qualifiers, which will start March 11 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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Clark has indeed undergone a significant transformation since her college days. She has much more muscle mass, something clearly visible when comparing her upper arm size to her pre-WNBA days.
She has also developed lower-body strength since then, and it’ll be interesting to see how far her strength has progressed during her third WNBA season.
Clark last played on July 15 for the Fever in an 85-77 win against the Connecticut Sun. She played just 13 games last season and averaged 16.5 points, 8.8 assists and 5 rebounds per game.
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Clark shot just 36.7% from the floor and made 2.2 3-pointers on a 27.9% clip. Her offensive numbers were down from her rookie season in 2024, when she tallied 19.2 points per game on 41.7% shooting from the floor and made 3.1 3-pointers per game on a 34.4% clip.
Clark suffered a major groin injury last year, which impacted her performance. She played through a lot of pain during the 2025 season and would love to have a much smoother journey during the upcoming season. When or if the new campaign begins depends on the WNBA and players reaching a deal in the collective bargaining agreement. According to ESPN, the two sides met Monday in a “pivotal” effort to make progress in negotiations.
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This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Feb 2, 2026, where it first appeared in the WNBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
