During the ESPN+ “Full Court Press” documentary series that aired this weekend, Clark’s parents allude to her competitive nature being due to her having two brothers, who she was always playing with.

Now well into adulthood, Clark has kept with that competitive streak during her time with the Indiana Fever.

During Sunday’s practice, Clark took a three point shot that was supposed to mimic a game-winning buzzer beater.

Right after the shot missed, Clark turned around and whacked a padded side-wall out of frustration.

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) throws her head back after getting hit in the face Thursday, May 9, 2024, during the preseason game against the Atlanta Dream.

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After the practice, Indiana Fever head coach Christie Sides addressed Clark’s outburst when speaking with the media.

“They’re all really competitive, and that’s what is gonna drive us,” Sides said of her team.

“Our competitive spirit,” Sides continued. “I mean, we wanna make sure that we’re the hardest working, most competitive team in the gym. They want to win everything, and we were working on some late-game stuff. And, I mean, [Clark] didn’t get the shot.”

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Sides concluded by saying, “[Clark’s] gonna get those shots and she’s gonna hit ‘em. We’re gonna give her that opportunity.”

The Fever head coach clearly trusts her star player.