Team USA has scripted history at the Olympics. A heroic performance by Connor Hellebuyck helped Team USA grab its first Olympic gold medal in Men’s Ice Hockey since 1980. While WNBA stars like Sophie Cunningham celebrated Team USA’s triumph over Canada, her Indiana Fever teammate Caitlin Clark celebrated it on her Instagram, with a subtle, silent tone.

The game went into overtime, with Team USA dethroning the most decorated nation in the sport en route to their third Olympic gold medal in Men’s Ice Hockey, ending a 46-year drought. Caitlin Clark shared the Nike Instagram post, celebrating Team USA’s win with the caption, “No Miracles Needed” on her story. She did not add any caption, except the one included with the Nike post.

Usually, Caitlin Clark’s demeanor is very enthusiastic while sharing stories on her Instagram account. Her silence could suggest she is focusing on the task ahead. Caitlin Clark will represent Team USA at the upcoming FIBA World Cup Qualifiers in Puerto Rico, with an eye on winning gold at the 2026 FIBA World Cup in Berlin.

This will mark her debut for the United States Women’s National Basketball team, and she will be eager to carry over her success at the under-19 level to the National Squad.

Alternatively, her quiet celebration of Team USA’s achievement can be an indicator of her current mood.

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The CBA negotiations have been a long, drawn-out process, and there is still little clarity about the offseason timeline. The 24-year-old is currently back in training for the new season. During her broadcasting debut, Caitlin Clark revealed she was hopeful of a CBA agreement within the next few weeks.

However, more than three weeks have passed since her statements, and while the needle is moving, both parties are miles apart from reaching an agreement. The uncertainty looming over the 2026 WNBA season would not please someone like Clark, who already sat out most of last season because of her injury.

Clark has sacrificed the lure of playing during the offseason in favor of being fit and ready for the upcoming season. And NBA superstar LeBron James thinks the 24-year-old can sacrifice a lot more for basketball.

LeBron James gives a nod back to Cailtin Clark in mutual appreciation

As Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James revealed his tough choice to give up wine and desserts in preparation for the current season, Caitlin Clark had only words of praise for the four-time NBA Champion. The 24-year-old tweeted in appreciation of LeBron’s sacrifice, while also stating that she would rather retire than give up her love for chocolate chip cookies.

When LeBron was asked what he had to say about Catilin Clark’s comments on his revelation, the NBA superstar lauded the 24-year-old’s discipline as well, highlighting that, if she had to give up something for basketball, she would happily do it.

She already gave up on a lot of money and the chance to play during the offseason, which shows how much she values the WNBA. The Indiana Fever missed out on the WNBA Finals despite Caitlin Clark missing more than half of the season.

The 24-year-old would be focused on making herself available for her team as she looks for her first WNBA Championship since being drafted in 2024 as the first pick.

Caitlin Clark has the game, the numbers, and the attitude that speak volumes about her love for basketball. Now, the focus will shift to her doing the same on a grander scale for the National team in Puerto Rico, and subsequently, in Berlin.