New York – Breaking News: The world’s top women’s basketball league is in an unprecedented situation. In just a few weeks, the WNBA’s viewership has plummeted, forcing the organizers to convene an emergency meeting to find a way to save the league. And the name that dominated the discussion was: Caitlin Clark.

The absence of Clark – who once turned every game into a “national television show” – has exposed a harsh truth: the WNBA depends not only on her talent, but also on her commercial appeal and cultural influence.

An anonymous senior executive admitted in the meeting:

“We used to deny her role. We didn’t protect her from controversy, even letting her take the brunt of criticism. And now… without Caitlin Clark, what are we seeing? The stands are empty. Television contracts are lost. Brands are turning their backs.”

🔥 The numbers released during the meeting were shocking:

TV attendance is down nearly 40% from last season.

Ticket sales have plummeted, especially at away games where Clark once turned every game into a “ticket fever”.

The media and social media have cooled down, with no more viral clips that reach millions of views after just one three-point shot.

Sour questions are being asked within the WNBA:

“Are we really a league, or just the ‘Caitlin Clark Show’ broadcast nationwide?”

“How can we survive if all eyes disappear with her?”

The fan base is also seething. One fan on Twitter wrote:

“It’s ironic. They let Caitlin Clark get dragged down, didn’t protect her from criticism and pressure. Now? They’re begging her to come back and save the league.”

Meanwhile, media experts warn that if the WNBA fails to find an urgent strategy – or fails to convince Caitlin Clark to return to the spotlight – the league could face an existential crisis.

And the biggest question now: Will Caitlin Clark accept being the “savior” once again, or will she leave the WNBA to suffer the consequences of its own mistakes?