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"One of Her Best Year Once Caitlin Clark Got There": Courtney Williams Offers Kelsey Mitchell Advice Amid Fever Star’s Uncertain Future

Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell is facing an uncertain future as a free agent, with her exit interview remarks leaving fans questioning her commitment to the team. However, veteran teammate Courtney Williams offered a different perspective, crediting Mitchell’s resurgence to her partnership with Caitlin Clark.

Since Clark joined the Fever in 2024, Mitchell has achieved her first playoff appearances in three consecutive seasons, finishing the regular season as the league’s second-leading scorer at 24.7 points per game. Williams emphasized that Mitchell’s best offensive output has come alongside Clark, whose playmaking—including a league-leading 8.3 assists per game—has elevated both players’ effectiveness.

Clark’s defensive attention also creates space for Mitchell, who boasts the second-best three-point shooting efficiency in the WNBA this season. Fans have rallied behind Williams’ assessment, noting that Clark’s dual impact in scoring and assists makes her a rare backcourt partner, while Mitchell’s scoring prowess remains unmatched outside of A’ja Wilson’s dominance.

The duo’s chemistry has redefined the Fever’s backcourt, pushing them toward historic levels of success.

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