Caitlin Clark’s transition to professional basketball had a few bumps at the start, but it didn’t take long for her to find her rhythm. Just a few months into her WNBA career, Clark has established herself as a force to be reckoned with, proving why she was one of the most highly anticipated rookies in the league.
Currently, Clark ranks 10th in the WNBA in scoring, averaging 17.9 points per game. She leads the league with an impressive 8.3 assists per game and tops all guards with 5.7 rebounds per game. It’s clear that Clark is on her way to becoming a generational talent, and her rapidly growing fanbase is taking notice.
One fan, in particular, decided to immortalize her admiration for Clark in a bold way—by getting a tattoo of the basketball star shooting a jump shot on her forearm. The tattoo, featuring a detailed image of Clark mid-shot, was meant to be a tribute to her greatness.
However, there was one significant mistake. The tattoo artist depicted Clark, who is right-handed, shooting the ball with her left hand. This glaring error quickly caught the attention of social media users.
“Hey, we’re just here for the GOAT. Can’t wait to see her live,” the fan proudly said while showing off the large forearm tattoo of Clark shooting the ball. But as soon as the tattoo was revealed, fans online couldn’t help but point out the mistake.
“So we’re not going to mention the tattoo has Caitlin shooting left-handed?” one Twitter user commented.
Another fan chimed in, saying, “Ugh, for LIFE. Tattoo has CC shooting with the wrong hand. I saw a tattoo years back of Peyton Manning with him throwing left-handed. Both in Indy. Wonder if it was the same artist.”
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For anyone familiar with Clark’s game, the detail is a big one to get wrong. It raises several questions: Did the fan realize the mistake before showing it off? Was the tattoo intentionally designed with Clark shooting left-handed, or was it an oversight? And most importantly, will this fan ever get the chance to meet Clark and explain the mix-up?
Despite the tattoo blunder, the fan’s dedication is undeniable. It’s a testament to the impact Clark has had on her supporters in such a short time. Meanwhile, Clark continues to perform at an elite level, posting another strong game with 23 points, eight assists, and five rebounds in the Indiana Fever’s recent 90-80 loss to the Minnesota Lynx.
As Clark’s star continues to rise, this tattoo mishap serves as a reminder of the passion—and sometimes the pitfalls—that come with being a super fan.