In a surprising turn of events, Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner publicly accepted responsibility for Caitlin Clark’s abysmal performance in the WNBA game against the New York Liberty. Gardner, known for his lockdown defense on the football field, took an unexpected detour into basketball territory by acknowledging his role in Clark’s struggles.
“I’m the reason Caitlin Clark ain’t go off tonight, y’all,” Gardner tweeted. “That’s on me, my bad, y’all. I shoulda stayed home.” Despite his self-blame, Sabrina Ionescu’s Liberty secured a convincing victory, which Gardner acknowledged with a, “Still a good W for Liberty.” Even though there was an early dilemma in a now-deleted post for the Jets star on which side to support, due to him being a fan of both Caitlin Clark and the Liberty team, it seemed like the cornerback was just content enough with the result.
The Indiana Fever, meanwhile, faced a daunting challenge in their 11th game within a grueling 20-day stretch. Against the Liberty, they stumbled to a 104-68 loss. Kelsey Mitchell and NaLyssa Smith provided sparks for the Fever, but no other player managed to score more than seven points. The team’s fatigue was evident, especially considering their back-to-back games and the relentless schedule.
I’m the reason Caitlin Clark ain’t go off tonight y’all. That’s on me, my bad y’all. I shoulda stayed home😅 Still a good W for Liberty
— SAUCE GARDNER (@iamSauceGardner) June 3, 2024
Caitlin Clark had the lowest-scoring game of her career so far, scoring just three points. She went 1-of-10 from the field, which included 1-of-7 from 3-point range, and added two rebounds and five assists. It was an off night for the highly touted rookie, but she’ll have more opportunities to bounce back in future games