Caitlin Clark’s hidden passion may have been revealed during Indiana Fever’s loss to Washington Mystics in Baltimore

Caitlin Clark takes on a new role amid injury absence.The Indiana Fever took the court Wednesday night without their star guard, Caitlin Clark, and the void was felt immediately. Playing against the struggling Washington Mystics, who had lost three straight before the matchup, the Fever fell 83-77 in a game marked by offensive struggles and missed leadership.

While Clark sat out due to a left quad strain, she didn’t retreat to the background, instead, she emerged in a surprising new role that had fans buzzing both in the arena and online.“Camera girl” Caitlin Clark shows another side on the sidelinesCaitlin Clark, who will miss at least two weeks with her quad injury, found a different way to impact the game. Prior to tip-off at Baltimore’s CFG Bank Arena, the Fever posted a clip on X, showing Clark mingling with fans for nearly twelve minutes, signing autographs, taking selfies, and even chatting with young supporters.

But what caught everyone's attention was a video shared by the WNBA, which humorously captioned her as “Caitlin Clark, the camera girl.

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In the footage, Clark can be seen with a wide grin, camera in hand, snapping pictures of her teammates as they warmed up. The Indiana Fever’s official account added, “Caitlin Clark is behind the camera for tonight's game in Baltimore,” revealing a hidden creative side to the All-Star point guard.

Throughout the game, she was animated on the bench, offering guidance, clapping for good plays, and visibly reacting to key moments. Her energy was evident, but so was her frustration. She was caught on video heading into the locker room at halftime clearly irritated with the officiating after what was a tough first half, with the Fever trailing 44-40.Clark’s injury, a new quad strain, was first reported earlier this week after she logged 37 minutes in a loss to the New York Liberty.

There were no immediate signs of injury during that game, making the news even more surprising. According to the Fever, she’s expected to be sidelined for at least three more games, and if her recovery stays on track, she may return against the Atlanta Dream on June 10.The 22-year-old phenom has been putting up MVP-caliber numbers, averaging 19 points, 9.3 assists, and six rebounds per game. Her absence leaves a glaring hole, not just in production, but in spirit and leadership.Still, through a camera lens and on the bench, Caitlin Clark continues to find ways to lead.