Caitlin Clark dished out 10 assists during the Indiana Fever’s 98-87 victory over the Dallas Wings on Friday night, but her most unexpected dime might have come *after* the final buzzer. In a playful postgame press conference exchange, Clark jokingly pitched her teammate, Tyasha Harris, for endorsement deals, and a major beverage company actually took notice. Olipop publicly invited Harris to discuss a potential opportunity on X, proving that sometimes, a little spontaneous banter can create massive opportunities.
The Locker Room Banter That Went Viral
The whole thing started after Indiana’s big win. Clark, Harris, and Coach Stephanie White were chatting with reporters when Clark moved a can of Olipop out of the camera’s view. Harris, quick as a whip, noticed and jokingly asked why superstar athletes hide certain products. “Because y’all not sponsored by them?” she asked Clark, setting the stage. Clark clarified she doesn’t actually drink Olipop, which then prompted Harris to move her own can, drawing a laugh from Clark. “There you go,” Clark said, before making the real-time pitch: “Somebody else sign her. She’s on the market.” Can you even believe it? Olipop saw that exact exchange, didn’t miss a beat, and responded directly to Harris on X with a now-famous three-word message: “Gurl let’s chat.”
Harris Lights Up the Court Before Lighting Up Social Media
The timing for this incredible off-court attention could not have been more perfect for Harris. She absolutely went off against the Wings, delivering one of her best performances of the season with 15 points in just 17 minutes. Get this: she was a perfect 5-for-5 from the field, with all five makes coming from beyond the arc. That performance wasn’t just clutch, it ended a really tough offensive stretch where Harris hadn’t made a single field goal in her previous six appearances. Clark also had another massive night, finishing with 29 points and 10 assists as Indiana roared back from a double-digit deficit. She dropped 20 points and six assists after halftime alone! The Fever outscored Dallas 32-18 in the fourth quarter to snatch the comeback win and secure their third consecutive victory. Harris’s shooting was huge, keeping Dallas from throwing all their defensive attention on Clark.
Chemistry: More Than Just On-Court Production
The lighthearted Olipop conversation was just another sign of the incredible chemistry developing within Indiana’s backcourt. Clark called Harris one of the best teammates she’s ever had, and Harris praised Clark, explaining that watching her production can somehow start to feel normal, even though it’s anything but ordinary. There’s no official word yet on whether Harris and Olipop have actually reached an endorsement agreement, but this public invitation has opened a door that simply didn’t exist before Clark’s spontaneous pitch. Clark’s arrival has transformed the Fever into one of the most visible teams in American sports, and that insane attention definitely extends beyond just TV audiences and attendance figures, clearly benefiting her teammates. What’s next for Harris’s potential off-court moves, and can the Fever keep this red-hot three-game streak alive? You just gotta tune in to find out!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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