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Caitlin Clark’s Unexpected Courtside Role at Pacers Game Turns Into Viral Hit

Mar 26, 2026, 12:00 PM CUT

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Caitlin Clark was seen at Gainbridge Fieldhouse once again, only this time with a camera in her hand instead of a basketball, as she took on the role of a photographer for the Pacers-Lakers game.

Clark was present at the game in a professional capacity as she was officially credentialed by the Indiana Pacers for their match against the Lakers.

Apart from the gear and photographer's vest, Caitlin Clark was seen with a customized folding chair featuring her personal logo. She notably took sideline photographs of LeBron James arguing with referees during the first half. Clark was also seen taking pictures of the Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton and his fiancée, Jade Jones.

After the game, she took to X to repost a picture of hers that the Fever released, captioning it, "Got some good stuff coming up." Caitlin Clark also reposted her work as a photographer after the Pacers released the images, captioning it, "I kinda cooked."

But this isn't the first time that Clark has taken on the role of a photographer, as she has been doing this ever since she sustained injuries that sidelined her in the 2025 WNBA season.

Though the exact number of games hasn't been specified, it has been confirmed that Caitlin Clark contributed to Indiana as a sideline photographer, with the Pacers-Lakers game being her most recent assignment.

That being said, the Indiana Fever star is all set to enter her third year in the WNBA, having made a successful recovery from her season-ending injuries.

What 2026 Might Look Like for Caitlin Clark

Fresh off her dominant run at the FIBA Women's Basketball Qualifiers, Caitlin Clark will be aiming to bring the same energy to the upcoming WNBA season.

Her contributions in Puerto Rico resulted in Team USA sweeping the tournament 5-0, with Clark bagging the Tissot MVP title. She averaged 11.6 points, 6.4 assists, and 1.6 rebounds with a 52.9% from the field, 40% from three-point range, and 85.7% from the free-throw line.

Although Caitlin Clark played only 13 games for the Fever in 2025 before being sidelined, the 24-year-old managed to get an All-Star nod with 16.5 points per game, along with 8.8 assists and 5 rebounds.

Clark, in addition to her impressive run at the Qualifiers, appears to be in excellent form, as shown by the workout clips shared by the Fever social media team.

This, coupled with the newly ratified CBA deal, which is set to propel the league to new heights, suggests that fans can expect an exciting and intense season ahead for Caitlin Clark and the WNBA as a whole.

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Written by

Joy Bassy

Edited by

Arvind Rao

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