Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark discussed her player-exclusive Nike Kobe 5 Protro "Rookie of the Year" basketball shoes and why fans can't buy them.

The Indiana Fever guard debuted her "Rookie of the Year" Nike Kobe 5 Protro sneakers for the team's season opener against the Chicago Sky on Saturday. Clark, 23, is the reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year and is hoping to help the Fever make the leap after leading them to their first postseason appearance since 2016 last season.

The 2025 WNBA season commenced with a highly anticipated matchup between the Indiana Fever and the Chicago Sky at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The game featured sophomore standouts Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, whose rivalry added to the excitement.

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When cameras weren't catching her hanging with Taylor Swift, Caitlin Clark honed her game on the court and in the weight room.

After sitting out the team’s first preseason game on Saturday due to a leg injury, the former No. 1 overall pick made a strong return in her homecoming to Carver-Hawkeye Arena at the University of Iowa, facing the Brazilian National Team. In the Fever’s dominant 108–44 win, Clark recorded 16 points, six rebounds and five assists.

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark wore sweet custom Rookie of the Year Nike shoes for the WNBA's 2025 opening weekend.