Lauren Jackson backs Indiana Fever for WNBA championship title
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 8:16 AM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026
Former WNBA champion Lauren Jackson endorsed the Indiana Fever to win the league championship during an appearance on the Bird’s Eye View podcast. Jackson cited her appreciation for the playing styles of Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell, alongside her connection to assistant coach Tully Bevilaqua, as reasons for her support. The Fever entered the break following a strong run, having won seven of their previous nine contests. During that stretch, Clark averaged 25.4 points and 9.4 assists, while Mitchell recorded 28.1 points per game on 50.8 percent shooting from behind the arc. The team now prepares to transition that regular-season momentum into the playoffs. Meanwhile, attention remains focused on the status of league stars during the FIBA Women’s World Cup.
- •Lauren Jackson expressed support for the Indiana Fever winning the WNBA title.
- •The Fever won seven of their last nine games before the FIBA break.
- •Caitlin Clark averaged 25.4 points during the team's late-season winning streak.
- •Kelsey Mitchell maintained a 50.8 percent three-point shooting clip during that nine-game span.
- •The team features assistant coach Tully Bevilaqua.
- 8:16 AMYahoo Sports — Former WNBA champion Lauren Jackson makes bold Caitlin Clark and Fever admission ahead of playoffs
"Former WNBA champion Lauren Jackson has made a bold admission about Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever ahead of the playoffs, backing them to go all the way this season. Speaking on Sue Bird’s Bird’s Eye View podcast, Jackson was asked who she wanted to see win the WNBA championship and did not hesitate with her answer.
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