Caitlin Clark reflects on whirlwind WNBA rookie season in emotional Instagram post

Caitlin Clark took a moment Wednesday night to take one last look back at her rookie season in a post on Instagram.

The rookie took the WNBA by storm, simultaneously lifting the league to new heights while serving as a lightning rod for controversy at times.

In a post on social media, she thanked her fans for their support.

Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever warms up before the game against the Washington Mystics.
Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever warms up before the game against the Washington Mystics.Getty Images
“Thank you to the many people who have supported me as I’ve been able to live my childhood dream. I’m filled with gratitude as I reflect on this past year of my life. See you all in year two,” she wrote.

Clark set a number of WNBA and Indiana Fever franchise records as she helped lead her team to a playoff berth for the first time in seven years.

Clark finished this season with 19.2 points per game during the regular season along with 8.4 assists and 5.7 rebounds.

She set a number of WNBA records, including assists in a season (337) and in a game (19), along with rookie records for points (769), assists, 3-pointers (122) and triple-doubles (2).

Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever signs autographs before the preseason game against the Chicago Sky on August 30, 2024 at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, IL.
Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever signs autographs before the preseason game against the Chicago Sky on August 30, 2024 at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, IL.NBAE via Getty Images
In her final game of the season — a Game 2 first-round playoff loss to the Connecticut Sun — Clark had a game-high 25 points on 10-for-23 shooting.

She was named the Associated Press Rookie of the Year for her play on the court and was named to the AP All-WNBA First Team.

Clark joined Aliyah Boston as the only Fever players ever to earn AP Rookie of the Year honors.

Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever talks with teammate Aliyah Boston #7 of the Indiana Fever on the bench as they play the Connecticut Sun during the first quarter of Game Two of the 2024 WNBA Playoffs first round at Mohegan Sun Arena on September 25, 2024 in Uncasville, Connecticut.
Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever talks with teammate Aliyah Boston on the bench as they play the Connecticut Sun during the first quarter of Game 2.

While Clark has had a number of wild moments on the court, the one she told “60 Minutes” she’d remember the most had been when she had her eardrum ruptured on a hard screen in an early game against the Liberty.

“I think that just kind of speaks to the physicality of the league,” Clark said. “That’s probably more memorable.”