Clark, the No. 1 pick from Iowa, has been a significant influence in boosting ticket sales based on her college career, where she drew large crowds and set attendance records. Aces coach Becky Hammon acknowledges Clark's impact: ““She helps ticket sales, so I think it’s a really great time to have eyes. She’s going to be an elite player.”

Caitlin Clark's popularity and last spring's airport run-in involving Brittney Griner have prompted the Fever to put a premium on safety with the team flying commercial air rather than using charter flights for financial reasons.