Caitlin Clark recently set a WNBA rookie record for single-season scoring while helping the Indiana Fever secure the No. 6 seed in the playoffs. However, drama unfolded off the court involving Fever forward NaLyssa Smith, who sparked controversy with a now-deleted tweet.
In the team’s latest game, Smith had a strong start, recording eight points and three rebounds in the first half. This led to an enthusiastic online response from her partner, Dijonai Carrington. However, Smith’s momentum didn’t last, as she was benched in the third quarter and failed to score in the second half.
After the game, Smith responded to Carrington’s post with a lighthearted comment: “Fun while it lasted babe,” referring to her time on the court while watching teammates Tiffany Mitchell and Caitlin Clark dominate with 30-point performances from the bench.
Smith’s tweet has since been deleted, but it caused a stir among Indiana Fever fans, some of whom questioned her commitment to the team.
The controversy surrounding the tweet was fueled by the rivalry between Carrington and Clark, a star player for the Fever. Smith’s post appeared to support a player many fans view as a rival, while also seeming to criticize her own team, further intensifying the backlash.
As the Fever prepare for their playoff run, the focus has shifted to how the team will handle the unnecessary drama caused by Smith’s social media activity. Despite starting the season poorly with a 2-9 record in May, Indiana has turned things around, going 18-10 in the last three months to secure a postseason berth. It remains to be seen if the team can move past the distraction and make a strong playoff push, or if Smith’s actions will have further consequences.
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