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Caitlin Clark revealed that Barack Obama encouraged her to keep enjoying the game despite the intense spotlight surrounding her career. The Indiana Fever star said the conversation stayed with her as she continues learning to navigate life as one of sports' biggest names.

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00:01As Caitlin Clarke continues adjusting to life as one of the biggest stars in sports,
00:06she revealed a memorable piece of advice she received from former U.S. President Barack
00:11Obama.
00:12Really nice to meet you.
00:14You're great.
00:15You're fantastic.
00:17Don't let all this nonsense get you down.
00:20You know, I always say one of the things that was luckiest for me was…
00:28Clarke explained that Obama encouraged her not to lose the joy that defines the way
00:32she plays, while also praising how she has handled the enormous attention surrounding
00:37her career.
00:38The Indiana Fever Guard later admitted that many people forget she is only 24 years old
00:43and is still learning how to manage a level of fame that very few athletes experience
00:48so early in their careers.
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