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UNCASVILLE, CT – SEPTEMBER 25: Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) looks on during halftime of Game 2 of the first round of the WNBA Playoffs between the Indiana Fever and Connecticut Sun on September 25, 2024 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. (Photo by Erica Denhoff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark made plenty of memories on her way to winning the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year Award, but her defining moment from her freshman year might surprise many.

At an appearance on 60 minutesClark told Jon Wertheim that a collision with New York Liberty forward Jonquel Jones provided an early welcome moment to the league.

“I remember we were in New York and Jonquel Jones pointed a good screen at me and I burst my eardrum, my eardrum ruptured, just on a screen,” she said. “It was a really good performance from JJ, she's a great player, but I think it just speaks to the physicality of the league. She put me in the right position.”

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Caitlin Clark, the WNBA's first draft pick, tells Jon Wertheim, “Ask me the tough questions.” She smiles and then goes on screen to recount a signature moment from the season when she ruptured her eardrum. https://t.co/Xcc3OfM7Gv pic.twitter.com/5puTXvRIxp

Clark set the WNBA single-season assist record and broke the all-time rookie scoring record. She also helped the Fever to their first playoff appearance since 2016, although they lost to the Connecticut Sun in the first round.

Still, the 22-year-old said the film Jones left a lasting impression on her that she will maintain throughout her career.

“It's a good story, I think it's something I'll always remember when I came into this league,” she said. When asked how it compared to her triple-doubles or record-breaking moments, she said, “Honestly, this is probably more memorable.”

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