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Dom Amore: With Caitlin Clark’s quiet arrival at Mohegan Sun, the fun begins

Caitlin Clark seems impervious to the hype ever swirling around her. As her pro career began Tuesday vs. the CT Sun, she was determined to "give herself grace" and take things as they come.

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark warms up before playing against the Connecticut Sun, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark reacts as she warms up before playing against the Connecticut Sun, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark warms up before playing against the Connecticut Sun, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever warms up prior to a game against the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena on May 14, 2024 in Uncasville, Connecticut. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark warms up before playing against the Connecticut Sun, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark warms up before playing against the Connecticut Sun, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever looks on prior to a game against the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena on May 14, 2024 in Uncasville, Connecticut. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Fans are seeing wearing shirts and holding signs in support of Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever prior to a game against the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena on May 14, 2024 in Uncasville, Connecticut. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever warms up prior to a game against the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena on May 14, 2024 in Uncasville, Connecticut. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark warms up before playing against the Connecticut Sun, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Caitlin Clark listens as the questions flow following the Indiana Fever's Tuesday morning shootaround. (Dom Amore/Hartford Courant)

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