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Caitlin Clark is already a WNBA MVP frontrunner in her second season

Analyst points to voter fatigue with A'ja Wilson as a major factor boosting Clark's chances in 2025.

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After an electrifying rookie campaign that broke records and pushed ratings to new heights, Caitlin Clark is once again at the center of the WNBA spotlight. But this time, it's not just about her potential, it's about hardware. With a revamped Indiana Fever roster and the experience of her first pro season behind her, the case for Clark as the 2025 WNBA MVP is already gaining steam.

ESPN's Elle Duncan recently highlighted a compelling reason why Clark could take the top individual honor next season: voter fatigue with perennial favorite A'ja Wilson. While Wilson remains a dominant force and three-time MVP, Duncan believes voters might be ready for a fresh face at the top of the ballot.

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A new-look Fever means more , and more shine for Clark

One of the biggest shifts heading into 2025 is the Indiana Fever's offseason overhaul. The team brought in a new head coach, Stephanie White, and added several former All-Stars to strengthen the ing cast. That kind of veteran help could give Clark more freedom to create, elevate her efficiency, and turn the Fever into a legitimate playoff contender.

Clark now enters the season with a better understanding of the league's pace and physicality. With a full offseason to recover and refine her game, she's expected to return sharper, more confident, and even more dangerous on the offensive end.

The MVP race is wide open, but Clark is rising fast

Even with voter fatigue possibly tipping the scales away from A'ja Wilson, the path to MVP is never guaranteed. Stars like Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart will also be in the mix. Still, Clark's growing impact on the court and her undeniable presence off it make her one of the most compelling players in the league today.

If she continues her upward trajectory and the Fever climb the standings, Clark's MVP case could be impossible to ignore. Her second season might not just be about sophomore success, it could be the beginning of a long reign at the top of the WNBA.

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