All-Star guard Kelsey Mitchell re-signed with the Indiana Fever Wednesday, continuing the backcourt pairing with WNBA Rookie of the Year Caitlin Clark. Clark was overjoyed with the news, greeting Mitchell in grand fashion as she entered Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Fever president Kelly Krauskopf addressed those in attendance for the warm welcome, noting the importance of Mitchell to the franchise.
"There was no way she was going anywhere else but the Indiana Fever," Krauskopf said at Grainbridge Fieldhouse Wednesday.
She then threw it over to the smily Mitchell, who had freshly signed a one-year supermax deal, for her thoughts after committing to stay in Indiana after spending each of her seven WNBA seasons with the team. She had to give a tip of the cap to her backcourt mate during the impromptu speech.
"Indiana has been my second home since I went pro, so this is the only city I know," Mitchell said after she re-signed. "To see you guys open up your arms to me, I remember every employee I run into. Whether you're a janitor, camera person, I like to be that person. That was a big part of me coming back because I got to meet really great people.
"Then I met one of the greatest people in the world, Caitlin Clark, who just ran the basketball world. So I think together we hope to make you guys proud. ... And I'm here, let's do this."
“Her legacy continues in an Indiana jersey.” 🗣️
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) January 29, 2025
Kelsey Mitchell joins Team President Kelly Krauskopf to speak with Pacers Sports & Entertainment employees after the welcome reception this afternoon. pic.twitter.com/NX3tK1MJOr
Mitchell averaged 19.2 points per game and shot 40.2% from three last season. She's been named a WNBA All-Star in each of the past two seasons. She's also been with the Fever through it all and she's fired up to stay for more.
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This article was originally published on www.si.com as Kelsey Mitchell Explains Decision to Re-Sign With Fever, Gives Nod to Caitlin Clark.
