Indiana basketball fans are always ready to stir the pot, and this time, Sheryl Swoopes is in the pot. The Hall of Famer found herself trending after DeWanna Bonner, a two-time WNBA champ, joined Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever. Bonner’s signing has fans hyped, but it also brought Swoopes’ critiques of Clark back into the spotlight. Cue the chaos!

The addition of Bonner is just the latest move in what’s been a blockbuster offseason for the Fever. They’ve re-signed Kelsey Mitchell, added Natasha Howard and Sophie Cunningham, and hired 2023 WNBA Coach of the Year Stephanie White. With Aliyah Boston locked in through 2026 and Clark under team control until 2027, Indiana is building something special.

After ending a seven-year playoff drought in 2024, the Fever is aiming even higher. CC’s late-season surge—23.1 points and 8.9 assists in her final 14 games—has fans dreaming big. Add Bonner and Howard to the mix, and Indiana could be a top-four team in 2025.

It all started with an X post, “Sheryl Swoopes is gonna blow a gasket!🤣” The post instantly went viral, with fans imagining Swoopes’ reaction to Bonner teaming up with Clark. Some laughed, others trolled, but everyone had something to say. Whether it’s playful shade or genuine drama, Indiana fans are here for it—and they’re not holding back.

Meanwhile, CC also made headlines again—this time for what she isn’t doing. The Fever star was reportedly set to team up with New York Liberty’s Sabrina Ionescu and take on Steph Curry and Klay Thompson in the 2025 NBA All-Star three-point contest. But Clark turned it down, choosing instead to make her three-point contest debut at the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game on the Fever’s home court.

The decision earned praise across the sports world, and even Sheryl Swoopes—who hasn’t always been Clark’s biggest fan—gave her props. For fans, it’s another reason to believe in the Fever’s future.

And Sheryl Swoopes? Well, let’s just say the internet isn’t done with her yet.

Indiana Fans roast Sheryl Swoopes as Bonner joins Caitlin Clark’s Fever

Sheryl Swoopes didn’t stand a chance against the internet. The jokes, memes, and hot takes came rolling in, but one comment took the cake, “Sheryl Swoopes is on suicide watch right now🤣😂.” Over-the-top? Depends on who you ask. But it captured the energy of the online chaos perfectly.

And the hits kept coming. Another fan chimed in, “I remember a certain somebody (sheryl swoopes) said nobody wanted to play with Caitlin Clark 😂😂😂.” That one hit differently, especially now that Bonner—one of the league’s best—just teamed up with Clark in Indiana. The move directly contradicts Swoopes’ take—making it all the more satisfying for Fever fans.

This next user jumped in to keep the receipts rolling. “Where is Sheryl Swoopes? I thought nobody wanted to go to Indiana? Bahahahahaha. Shut up, Sheryl. #FeverRising,” they tweeted. At this point, Swoopes is getting called out from every angle. The backlash isn’t just about Clark—it’s about the Fever’s rapid transformation from an afterthought to a serious contender. Indiana’s front office has been making moves, and players are buying in, tossing out any doubts about Clark drawing teammates.

And just when you thought they were done, another fan came on tweeting, “Please, someone check on Sheryl Swoopes 😂😂😂😂😂😂.” No mercy!

Then came the final knockout punch from a fan. “Someone tell Sheryl Swoopes she was wrong. Everyone hopping on that Indy train!” Clearly! Instead of players wanting out, stars are choosing to be part of the project.

But the internet wasn’t finished. One fan circled back to where it all started, “Sheryl Swoopes sat on the Gilbert Arenas show and with a straight face told the basketball world that no one wanted to go to the Fever and that Kelsey and Boston wanted out. Lmao, keep her off the mics for her own good.” This isn’t just trolling—it’s a full-blown reality check.

Swoopes’ comments didn’t come out of nowhere; they reflected concerns about Indiana’s ability to build around Clark. But those concerns are fading fast. Bonner’s arrival signals that high-level veterans see potential in the Fever’s young core. Indiana isn’t just stacking up talent; they’re flipping the narrative entirely.

And the Fever fans? They aren’t just celebrating—they’re making sure Sheryl Swoopes doesn’t forget this one anytime soon.