Just when you thought Caitlin Clark couldn’t get any more relatable — she drops a surprise call-in to a local Pacers talk radio show… and casually flips the conversation into a hilarious (but very real) take on one of the WNBA’s newest controversies: the rise of the “push-off.”

Yes, you read that right.
Push-offs. Not just a foul — now practically a stat category.

“Hi, This Is Caitlin From West Des Moines…”

It started like any normal mid-morning Indiana sports radio segment. The hosts were breaking down a recent Pacers playoff game when, suddenly, a caller chimed in:

“Hey guys, long-time listener, first-time caller. Caitlin from West Des Moines…”

The hosts — clearly unaware at first — let her speak. But as the caller began referencing Fever practices, WNBA officiating, and that missed call during her game against Atlanta, one host paused.

“Wait a minute… is this Caitlin Clark?!”

Confirmed.
Indiana’s newest superstar had just called into local radio to vent, laugh, and drop a little basketball philosophy.

Push-Offs: The New Turnovers?

In the segment, Caitlin joked about the recent string of “no-calls” when defenders get hit with push-offs — and how players (herself included) have started treating it like part of the game:

“At this point, push-offs are like… turnovers, right? You just hope the ref didn’t see it and get back on D.”

Fans on Twitter/X immediately jumped on the moment:

“Push-offs are the new turnovers is a WILD quote 💀”

“Caitlin Clark calling in to radio and being real about refs?? She’s already an icon.”

“She’s not wrong though. WNBA refs been missing these all week.”

She Keeps It Real (and Funny)

Clark also touched on:

The pace of the pro game: “Way faster than Iowa — and no one gives you space out here.”

Adjusting to refs: “They don’t care what you did in college. It’s a whole different standard.”

Her love for Indiana: “Hoosier fans go HARD. I’m loving it.”

She wrapped up the call with a laugh, thanking the hosts for “letting her rant” and promising to stop by the studio “once the Fever get this first win.”

What This Moment Says About Caitlin Clark

Beyond the box scores and sold-out arenas, this moment says a lot about who Clark really is:

Down-to-earth: Still calls into local radio like she’s a college student back home

Media-savvy: She knows how to steer a conversation and go viral without trying

Competitive and self-aware: Willing to admit frustrations with officiating but also laugh it off

She’s not just playing the game — she’s becoming a voice in it.

Final Thoughts: WNBA Needs More of This

In a league constantly looking to grow its audience, moments like this matter. When stars like Caitlin Clark engage with fans in casual, unexpected ways, they bridge the gap between court and community.

And yeah… maybe it’s time we start keeping a new stat line:

Points

Rebounds

Assists

And… Push-Off Attempts Per Game

Because in 2024 WNBA? That might be just as telling as turnovers.