The Indiana Fever is officially the most talked-about team in the WNBA, and the numbers back it up. With 41 out of 44 games set to be nationally televised, the Fever has become a media sensation, driving record-breaking viewership and attendance. But instead of celebrating this monumental win for women’s basketball, some critics are calling it unfair.

For years, WNBA players, fans, and analysts have pushed for greater visibility, demanding networks broadcast their games. Now that it’s happening at an unprecedented scale, some of those same voices are suddenly complaining about too much coverage. The hypocrisy is undeniable.

Caitlin Clark is the driving force behind this surge. Her games have consistently shattered records, with matchups like Indiana vs. Chicago drawing 3.3 million viewers, outpacing many NBA regular-season games. The WNBA All-Star Game, featuring Clark, attracted 3.44 million viewers, making it the most-watched WNBA event in ESPN history. These numbers prove that the demand for women’s basketball is stronger than ever.

The impact isn’t just on TV. Arena attendance is skyrocketing. Indiana’s home games are selling out faster than any team in league history. On the road, opposing teams are moving games to larger venues to accommodate the demand. Six WNBA teams have already shifted to arenas three times larger when the Fever comes to town.

Despite these positive developments, some people are still resisting. The Atlanta Dream owner claimed their venue change was due to a scheduling conflict, rather than Clark’s influence. Fans are even being encouraged to boycott Fever games or illegally stream them, a move that would only hurt the league’s long-term growth.

This situation highlights a bizarre contradiction. For decades, the WNBA fought for national exposure. Now that it’s finally happening, some are trying to sabotage it. Networks aren’t making these decisions based on favoritism; they’re responding to cold, hard data. More viewers equal more advertising revenue, which benefits the entire league.

Instead of resisting the Fever’s success, the focus should be on capitalizing on this momentum. The increased exposure benefits every player in the league, bringing new fans to the sport and elevating women’s basketball as a whole. Whether you support the Fever or not, their rise is a victory for the WNBA.

The Caitlin Clark effect is undeniable, and the league should embrace it. The Fever being named America’s team isn’t favoritism—it’s simply the market responding to what fans want. And right now, they want Indiana Fever basketball.