Fans discuss Caitlin Clark while Indiana Fever promote Kelsey Mitchell for MVP
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 8:30 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
The Indiana Fever have nominated Kelsey Mitchell for the 2026 WNBA MVP award, highlighting her impressive season average of 25.0 points per game. Despite this push, fan reactions have predominantly focused on Caitlin Clark, who averages 22.5 points. Clark has garnered significant support on social media, with many comments suggesting she should be the MVP instead. Mitchell's strong stats include leading the league in three-point shooting percentage, while Clark creates the highest average points per game for teammates. This dialogue reflects ongoing comparisons between the two players as the MVP race continues.
- •Kelsey Mitchell averages 25.0 points per game this season.
- •Fans favor Caitlin Clark in MVP discussions on social media.
- •Clark has a points creation average of 41.4 per game.
- •Mitchell leads in three-point shooting percentage at 45.5%.
- •The WNBA MVP race intensifies with strong performances from both players.
- 8:30 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Kelsey Mitchell for MVP’ post gets flooded with comments about Caitlin Clark
"The Indiana Fever have put forward Kelsey Mitchell to be the 2026 WNBA MVP, but many fans would rather speak about Caitlin Clark. At present, Mitchell has the second-highest points average in the league (25.
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