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Former president of the United States Barack Obama offered some important advice to WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark.
Obama met Clark for the first time at the WNBA All-Star weekend, where the Indiana Fever guard was making her debut.
Clark has become one of the biggest names in American sports since entering the league, a path that comes with several challenges.
Having spent eight years as the US President, Obama recognises the difficulty of being in the public eye more than most.
The 64-year-old shared some wise words with Clark about ignoring outside noise and focusing on enjoying basketball.
Caitlin Clark is still only 24, but she has already been the biggest name in womens basketball for three years.
Although there are many benefits to her stardom, Clark deals with more attention and criticism than any other WNBA player.
Barack Obama encouraged the Indiana Fever star not to become distracted by the media static and lose that joy for the game.
Oh, hey Caitlin! How are you? Really nice to meet you, Obama approached Clark and said.
Youre great, youre fantastic.
Dont let all this nonsense get you down.
You know, I always say, one of the things that was luckiest for me was I didnt get famous til I was like 45.
So I was an old a man.
President Obama tells Caitlin Clark not to let the media nonsense get her down and that shes a great player.
Then asks for a picture with her.
Left wing narratives are in shambles here.
Good for Obama.
pic.twitter.com/sE9phYOVAc Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) July 24, 2026 I mean youre my daughters age; theyve not had that much immersion and nonsense.
So dont lose that joy.
The games like the game.
And youre a hooper, and you hoop.
Youre always hooping! And youre on a nice little run right now.
Clark is enjoying an excellent 2026 season, recognised by her first All-Star appearance, and the Fever are at the top of the standings.
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