Lin Dunn and Christie Sides WNBA Draft Media Availability (April 15, 2024) | Indiana Fever
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Fever general manager Lin Dunn and head coach Chrisite Sides spoke with media following the 2024 WNBA Draft.
Fever general manager Lin Dunn and head coach Chrisite Sides spoke with media following the 2024 WNBA Draft.
New Fever fan here! Clark's had a target on her back for YEARS. She's used to it. Ever see the video of the large section of an opposing team (high school) chanting "Overrated! Overrated!" at her? She just proceeded to knock down three after three and shut them all up. She thrives on that competition, that challenge. She'll be fine. 😊
Your right!!!
Her overall game will transition into the WNBA.Her passing game will be even better with her new teammates. She'll have the typical rookie hurdles to overcome, but she knows that and will thrive.
the problem is the team she ended up with stated in no uncertain terms that they did NOT want her and felt that and I quote some of the players, "we don't need her". The freezeout to manufacture her into a bust will be sudden and swift. They don't want her to save them, they want to make an example of her.
Offense sells tickets but Caitlin will have to stop being lazy and actually play defense to help make this team great. Offense sells, tickets, defense wins games,and rebounds win championships. She lost 2 championships in college because of lack of defense and rebounds
@@tdcconsulting16 Haters gonna hate, which again proves my point about the Clark hate leaguewide.
Man, I just wanna see CC & the team gel & build chemistry on the court quickly so they can play fast paced exciting ball! Let’s Go Fever!! 🔥
If they get 18 wins be awesome...maybe the playoffs
I have never watched WNBA Basketball but now I’m a Indiana Fever fan
Offense sells tickets but Caitlin will have to stop being lazy and actually play defense to help make this team great. Offense sells, tickets, defense wins games,and rebounds win championships. She lost 2 championships in college because of lack of defense and rebounds
I'm a new Fever fan.
Me too 🎉
me three
Geez, Lin Dunn sounds like a basketball and business genius. I’m a born and raised Iowa fan now becoming a Fever fan, and I’m impressed by both her and Coach Sides already (this is my first interview hearing from them). Seems like Caitlin will be in good hands and have a great team and coaching group to learn from.
Lin Dunn won titles in Seattle, she's the real deal. Indiana is really lucky she decided to join them.
Lin was the Fever head coach in 2012 when we won the championship. Super glad that she's in our front office. I am sure she is a great mentor to Sides as a 2nd year head coach, but she also seems to know how to give her space to be the head coach. Another basketball treasure from Tennessee.
Im a Hawkeye turned Fever fan too.
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Hello from Minnesota. Im now an Indiana Fever Fan! I subscribed after you Drafted Caitlin Clark! . Thank you Lin Dunn and Christie Sides for your comments, You both made some Great key points, and your comments and thoughts were spot on and I enjoyed Listening. I was impressed knowing that You have really Solid plans and ideas for The Team, and Caitlin and other New players and the Future of The Fever. Im a Fan of Caitlin Clark and of Iowa Hawkeyes, I never before last year followed any Basketball, but now Myself and many Friends here in Minnesota are on Board with you The Fever Coaches, Players, Staff and Fans for an Exciting Start going Forward. And I Agree when one of you added the points about various Solid Reasons that Caitlin fits in Great there with Th Fever and in Indiana. Your kind and Thoughtful words about Caitlin was very reassuring too. Also, Thank you Lin and Christie For reassuring me and So many other Caitlin Supporters, that Truly Caitlin is in The Right place there and belongs there with You all in Indiana and The Fever! The Future Looks Bright, and we are All Looking Forward to The Indiana Fever now going Forward! Go Fever!
Lin Dunn has been around for a long time, great basketball mind. She was our head coach when we won our first chip in 2012.
too bad they made it clear by their body language that they'd rather have drafted an activist like they usually do had ownership not stepped in.
@@gummybeer119 Dunn started the anthem kneeling in Indiana in 2017. She doesn't want Clark, ownership is pushing CC on her. She wants to make an example of her unless she bends to the hivemind.
@@b-zoneonroku2020 lmaooo. No. Just, no. She's super excited. Not only is it obvious, but I live in Indianapolis and we have friends in common. People just say anything. Seek help, there is no hive mind.
@@gummybeer119 Tell that to Candice Wiggins, who got frozen out of the league for refusing sexual advances of teammates and refusing to kneel for the anthem. (Never forget that Dunn brought the anthem kneeling to Indiana in 2017 and they have never STOOD for the anthem since.) No, Dunn wanted REESE with the #1 but ownership stepped in. The Fever are going to freeze Clark out by any means necessary and Sides & Dunn will do everything in their power to facilitate it.
I was really hoping The Fever would draft Kate Martin too! I'm disappointed about that.
Like you, I Adore Kate, but maybe it's Kate's Time To Shine, in her own right
Yes but I'm also happy that Kate got drafted earlier in the lineup than anyone expected.
I Agree, That wouldve been Incredible!
Just happy that Kate made it,she worked hard and deserved the chance to play in wnba
THEY COULDNT ACES GRABBED HER
What I love about Caitlin is her maturity. She doesn't get drawn in by questions that trap her but focuses on sending positive message all around. When asked about rivals and who she would like to meet against she immediately pivoted to meet her teammates in Boston and others. When asked about what she can bring to the Fever, she immediately said her passing and that she would feed Boston and other bigs on the team. We all know about her shooting logo 3s but focused on feeding her teammates. What other player last night spoke about buying tickets to games? She understands that it's a business first and foremost. Instead of complaining about wage gap and jersey sales like other wnba players. She also has sponsorship deals with State Farm and Nike. She is doing behind the scenes documentary with Omaha production on the live of college student athletes that will bring awareness for younger players and kids that want to grow up like her. Talk about a new clothing line and shoes. She already has the bag and doing what she can instead of complaining.
Agreed. She has a good PR team around her and shes a business major sonshe totally gets the media takes and how they will spin and twist her every statement. But as I watch her interviews shes been really consistent with what shes about ❤
Very Well spoken 👍
the problem is the team, and the league don't want her at all. They don't want her to make an impact, they want to make an example of her.
@@CGMedia2023 I don't know about the Team and the League, but so far all I see is the team and the league trying to take advantage of CC, which is fair. The Team so far has been hospitable but it's still early. The League set up 36 out of 40 Fever games as nationally televised, which may be taking advantage of CC but it's propping up CC's image. What is discouraging is the other players. Instead of welcoming CC they forget that one day they may be one team with CC in Team USA or Olympics. However, say that you are right in that they want to make an example of CC. What benefit will that result for them? All CC is doing is raising the awareness of the WNBA and increasing ticket sales. Hopefully, one day the WNBA will finally make a profit and that will raise all of the players salary. If they succeed and CC fails and is humiliated, so what then? Ticket sales will plummet but Indiana Fever games will still be packed. Or say all ticket sales will drop, then WNBA still won't be profitable. No salary increase for anyone. That is the same for the past 20 years. However, CC will still get money from her Sponsorship deals and her fans will still buy her branded shoes along with other deals. CC is already in cooperation with Omaha Production and developing content. CC can still be invited to many talk shows and SNL. It will just be a missed opportunity for other players, the Teams, and the League.
@@jihyotwice3159 This won't be the first time the WNBA has made an example of a touted player that didn't fit the hivemind. Remember what they did to Candice Wiggins. (Coaches ordered a freeze out and she got run out of the league entirely for refusing sexual advances of several players.) As to what they gain from that? Going back to being left alone and keeping their precious "spots" with nobody around to distrupt their toxic practices. (The NBA fully subsidizes them so they know they're bulletproof.) They don't want anyone to elevate the league, they want to maintain their power and ability to push "the message".
clark and boston duo will be on 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Yes man an victaria to
boston will freeze her out for not kneeling for the anthem.
@@CGMedia2023 lol
@@user-vv3uy1qz7h and I'm wrong how?
@@user-vv3uy1qz7h truth hurts doesn't it.
It was the most anticipated yet least surprising pick ever.
It was shocking to see how many people turned out for the Indiana Fever's draft watch party. It was thousands of people at the arena! Crazy! Welcome to Indiana Caitlin!
I’d say welcome to Caitlin Indiana. And I’m in India without the the na.
Man Caitlin is just a breath of fresh air in our news media 💎
Can’t wait to see Caitlin play for the fever, So excited for the season to start! Let’s go feverrr 🥳
Caitlin is a another sabrina 2.0
@@user-vv3uy1qz7h she’s better than Sabrina 😅
New Fever fan here 🙋🏻♀️ let's go CC
I’m really pleased that Caitlin is going to be working for these two! They seem classy and fully aware of the rare talent that they have been blessed with!
Indiana Fever is so lucky Caitlin Clark did not stay another year in college... Boston and Clark are going to be so fun to watch together! Witnessing a great time in history for women's basketball.
Absolutely. And also Clark is lucky to have the Fever, who have top notch people and facilities. It8no accident she came out when she did. I think if certain other teams had gotten the #1 pick, she may have stayed in college. The ladies going to LA and Chicago get to play in bigger cities, but their facilities cannot compete at all. Chicago practices at a public facility that isn't near the player housing. Candace Parker said she never had a permanent locker until she left LA. Absolutely crazy. The Vegas facility is amazing but the Fever commitment to quality should get more shine. Fever players can walk over to the Fieldhouse anytime of the day or night and get shots up or hit the weight room. Got tickets for 8 games this year, double what I attended last year. I can't believe how long we gotta wait though. 😂
Christie Sides seems like an excellent coach. She values defense so that will also expand Caitlin’s game.
Caitlin seems to hate defense
She's not an excellent coach..they were in last place again last year..notice Lisa Bluder didn't win coach of the year while having caitlin.this coach just lost her team to Caitlin..like LeBron is the Lakers coach. Caitlin is in charge of the fever
@@dr12evil The year before she arrived they had only won 5 games and then won 13 her first year with them
@@arleneburlingham3036 100%
I‘ve never watched a WNBA game but I‘m so excited for the Indiana Fever season! I have loved watching Caitlin Clark play ball!
Great point I have never seen one either. Now it seems to be a forgone conclusion, that I’m a mainstay WNBA fan and it’s all because of Clark but may well broaden to many other players and teams.
@@sveinnstorm4569 It's a fun league. There's a lot of good players and team in it, you won't be disappointed.
Already bought the tickets Seattle storm vs fever! i am so excited now just need to get the merch!
Awesome! I'm in Minnesota, and just a bit ago I checked on tickets for when the Fever come to town in July. Already sold out. Conversely, tickets are still available for ANY of the other teams vs. the Lynx. 😅
Sounds like Caitlin "Landed Exactly Where She Was Supposed To". The Fever is going to "Use" Caitlin, not Control Her, and "Put Her In Her Place" like some other would
100% Iowa Hawkeye fans in this household and we lean towards Chicago for Pro teams. But for the W we are now Indiana Fever Fans!! Go Fever!!
I absolutely love that they are going to let Caitlin be Caitlin which will keep the fans coming. That’s a huge deal.
Be the first time in her career, Clark had a true center. They also got 2 out of the 3 best 3 point shooters in college history. Inside the team challenge who gets more threes Mitchell or Clark
This isn't talked about enough. As CC made her way up to the top, there was Kelsey Mitchell in the #2 spot. A certified bucket. If Mitchell was 6'0 or even 5'10, I think she would be a super star.
Dont forget about Leilani Correa! Fever can have some incredible depth with wing defense and lights out shooters!
@@lwoodspimp I'm intrigued by her! And, also, worried for Grace. 😬
Seattle dad with 14 year old daughter basketball player! So excited, gonna be booking flights to Indianapolis with my daughter who loves Caitlin Clark to watch some great talent! Honestly this is so much more exciting then the NBA. Go ladies and I think the WNBA will be greater then the NBA. Power to the woman and we need equality when it comes to paying these awesome women from players to coaches. Woman like Caitlin Clark and so so many have and will change this WNBA. My daughter and I are excited!
Grace and Caitlin together in the backcourt my god 😊
The Indiana fever starters will be CAITLIN, Kelsey, Katie lou,aliyah and nylissa Smith. Wheeler,grace lexie coming off bench
@@user-hf8wf4df1oThat sounds so good. 😮❤
New fever fan from Iowa. Followed Clark for the last three years. Not sure how I missed her in high school but I wasn’t aware of her??? I haven’t enjoyed basketball this much since Bird & Magic and MJ. Steph was really fun to watch the last decade or so, as well. Clark really was compelling, in college. She’s so well rounded for a 6’ point guard.
I think CC is going to fit well with this Admin and Coaching Staff! You all come across as a class act! I hope you all realize you will be inheriting one of the best FAN BASE in the country!
It's great seeing all of the new WNBA fans in the comments. Welcome, you'll love the product they put out. Caitlin will be a star in the league, I have no doubt about that.
Just bought a #22 Fever jersey last night. I had to wait until they picked her, then it went live. Can't wait to drop some threes wearing it. Not logo, cuz I don't have that range...
I’m a new Indiana Fever fan! Been following CC at Iowa for the last 2 years and that will carry over to the WNBA. Go CC and Indian Fever!! 🏀🏀🏀
The moment C.C. Declared, Indiana said, now we can make payroll, cha ching!!
Christie you re a lucky coach having a young team with so much talent
Caitlin Clark raised up everyone in the NCAA Women's basketball !!
She raised up whitie people because the rest of us have always been here 🧐 she’s great but she has a lot of people with hate In Their Hearts behind her.
Good day to be from Indiana
I live in indianapolis
Will be definitely watching WNBA for the first time, well, at least when CC is playing.
The coach has to get these girls to the playoffs. If not, she's gone. With Great-Power comes great responsibility.
AMEN!!! NOW SHE HAS THE TOOLS... CATCH THE FEVER !!!!
This is great but Chicago got a haul too
and they play the Fever 4x. Awesome ball incoming.
Yes the Reese vs Clark will continue.😁
@@blackcrowvol2281lit
Can you imagine the drama between Reese and Cardoso?
@@meb6869 Cardoso will receive stronger marking, so Reese will have space to score🏀🙌🔥
I’m impressed by these two women, they are definitely intuned to this basketball business about to happen this year.
I just hope the Fever media team is as good and consistent as the Iowa media team, because boy do we need the behind the scenes of Caitlin Clark. I hope they make good vlogs and snaps. 🎉😅😊
Really impressed by these two Fever Ladies!!!!...Caitlin is moving into a great place in Indiana..!!
Congratulations The Fever on a stellar draft win tonight! I'm a new fan follower and wish you great things for the franchise. Can I ask a favour to please trade for Kate Martin to pair up The Glue and CC again? Pretty please?
No
New to WNBA, was already a Fan of Alliah Boston, w/ Catlin, Indiana Fever I'm +1 Fan here, ordering Fever merch 2nite LFG!!
Caitlin is going to be a great ambassador for the Hoosier country.
I NEVER cared about the WNBA... until now. I will be following the Indiana Fever (and I live in the Chicago area... I could be following the Sky)
i went to the sweet 16 games in Portland it was so good what an amazing draft class
Im here coz of caitlin clark... new subs. From Philippines with love🎉
9:20 the Taurasi / Bird first born! 😂 as they call her
Caitlin #22 ❤
15:19 I wonder if she's talking about Boston and Saxton? 🤔 Weren't they at SC together?
It would be wild to see Paige go to Indiana next year.
I don't know how we would make that work, but it would be something to see! We won't be in the lottery though, that's for sure.
@@gummybeer119 I hope it happens though
Her and aliyah going be really good
What freakin LUCK 🍀 Clark’s bf working for NBA there and you getting first pick to get Clark who was dying to go there with the BF!!! And miss Boston getting a perfect passer! Yes 💪🏻
It's about time! There were a couple years where we had best odds to get a top pick and didn't get it. Last year was the first #1 pick in franchise history. Now after this, we shouldn't need another for a long time.
The fever is one of the best organizations in the W. Oh, and they have the best fans too. I love my Sky, but the organization has to do better.
Man, as great as the championship season was, James did y'all dirty. I am a Fever fan first, but I'm also a fan of wherever Candace Parker is, so I watched the Sky quite a bit. Hope you're on the come up now...they gotta get that practice facility built!
@gummybeer119 I'm excited about the new coach and the draft. The Fever, on the other hand, is going to make some noise this year.
I can't wait to watch her play in the WNBA!
Kate Martin! Best pick! Floor General!
3:03 grandma…. No ma’am… easy easy 🤣🤣😭😭
Lol, Lin is a treasure and that was adorable and hilarious. And what the heck is that machine called? 😅😂
@@gummybeer119 😂😂 ion’ know
I was hoping they would get a new coach. Sides looked lost and out coached way too often.
Don't sleep on Correa from FL. Babygirl can ball .
Just seeing women’s sport get the spotlight light is amazing
Caitlin seems to thrive under pressure. Time and time again she hits that game winning shot at the buzzer, this is going to be exciting.
Andy Grove of Intel would call it a 10x or inflexion point. This is the moment that the wnba can go big or go bust. I hope they go big.
I'm a new Fever fan LFG!
ME TOO!
GO indiana fever! Bring it on Caitlin.. your fan from philippines.
Congratulations Lin
. . . Fever should adopt song 'Fever' with Malia singing.
I’m very happy for them. It kind of reminds me of a league of their own movie. If Caitlin can get this league turned around, it’ll be a movie one day.
Three guards...hmmm are they a little worried about Clark or being what they need? That was surprising to me they didn't get a forward or center
The Fever historically tend to pick best available player, always looking for young talent to develop. Either the fit with the long-term vision because they earn it or they become valuable trade assets. I don't think it's about CC.
Is Christie still the coach? ☺
Why is someone’s mamaw there
Lmao. Lin is a great basketball mind, but this comment is also hilarious.
I don’t like Sides. She seems cold towards Caitlin and repeatedly called Catilin “her” at the press conference. I got a shady vibe from her. I hope it works out.
Imagine Diana Taurasi + Mercury tryna trap Caitlin in the open court with track star 🏃🏽♀️💨 Celeste Taylor running on the wing.. Good luck with that WNBA 👍🏼👍🏼 Then Aaliyah #Indy500🏁
Now that's the real women of the WNBA-dressed to kill at the draft gala- Wow! Congrats to the Fever with your draft picks. Now with all the attention and massive wave of ratings and extra ticket sales revenue, get your ladies into some real 'form fitting' uniforms. Not sexualizing attire, but fitted for the female form. Something which will set the ladies apart from the men's 1990's tee-shirts and gym shorts. More fashion that would help keep the fans filling stadiums. Finesse and style of women's basketball...
So wouldn’t it be interesting if the fever could draft Paige Bueckers next year
Three Varsity Years of playing time.
Sides' body language says it all, the Fever would have preferred to draft a political activist and not a baller with that #1 pick if they weren't following orders from their owner. They will freeze CC out at every turn and run her out of the league inside of 2 years, bet on it.
Sides will be fired before CC will EVER be railroaded out of the league! Bet on it!!!
@@user-xn7tq1qh5r no chance, Dunn brought in the political activism and Sides enforces it. They're bulletproof. Clark will be run out inside of 2 years.
@@user-xn7tq1qh5r Sides is bulletproof. Dunn is the one who forced a political ideology on the franchise in the first place. It's only a matter of time before the players drive Clark out.
@@CGMedia2023 No way!!! Right now, Clark IS the WNBA!
@@user-xn7tq1qh5r tell that to the players and league brass, ALL of which have stated in no uncertain terms that they do NOT want CC in the league. They don't want her to make an impact, they want to make an example of her.
They’ re salivating so hard
You just drafted the Messi of womens basketball.
Everyone noticed the frosty attitude of Aliyah toward Caitlin. I hope Aliyah warms up to her and she understands Caitlin's value to her and to the team
You know what I thought it was just me.
Although Pete could only play three varsity games in college.
Yeah not a fair comparison at all.
40-0
Offense sells tickets but Caitlin will have to stop being lazy and actually play defense to help make this team great. Offense sells, tickets, defense wins games,and rebounds win championships. She lost 2 championships in college because of lack of defense and rebounds.
Pick up kate martin
She got drafted by Las Vegas.
Indiana GM stands for Indiana's GrandMa
She's a whip smart Grand Ma. Good for the Fever
If Martin was available, they should have taken her.
A little too much hype. Caitlin Clark would be lucky to be half the player Tamika Catchings was
These two women look like death warmed over...like they are concealing a dark secret. I'm nervous for Caitlin. It would have been better if Clark had gone with Martin to Vegas.
Lmaoooo. Wow, OK. I guess when you get so many more eyeballs on something you gotta expect some of them will have, unmmm. Interesting' takes. 😅😮
Indy is back now they got caitlin
Probably would have been a good deal as she and CC WOULD ALWAYS KNOW WHERE EACH OTHER was as a they already know and Kate is a good over all player, knows how to step up
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