Kate Martin’s Emotional Interview on Caitlin Clark: “She Saved My Career” — A Quiet Bond Reshaping the WNBA

Kate Martin never craved the spotlight. She wasn’t a viral sensation, nor a top recruit. Yet in a powerful interview now going viral, the Las Vegas Aces rookie reveals the truth behind her journey—and the teammate who changed everything: Caitlin Clark.

“Caitlin didn’t just make me better. She saved my career.”

At Iowa, while Clark shattered records, Martin did the dirty work—defense, hustle, heart. But behind the scenes, Clark’s belief in Martin never wavered.

Even when Martin missed shots or doubted herself, Clark whispered, “Shoot it again.” In one turning-point game, Clark told her, “We win when you play free.” That moment changed Martin’s mindset—and her path.

Despite not being invited to the WNBA Draft, Martin attended because Clark told her to: “Someone will see what I see.” And they did—Las Vegas picked her late in the second round. Clark’s hug afterward? Pure, unscripted love.

Now, Martin’s rising—and still texting Clark after every game.

“Showing up for someone is louder than any online post.”

In a league chasing hype, this story reminds us: greatness isn’t always loud. Sometimes, it’s loyal.