Caitlin Clark has been with the Indiana Fever for just two years, but she’s already considered an icon for the organization.
However, Clark knows full well that many people who came before her helped lay the roots of the franchise. One of those individuals is Lin Dunn.
Dunn joined the Fever in 2004 as a member of the coaching staff. She was promoted to head coach in 2008. It was Dunn who was sitting at the helm when the Fever won their first and only WNBA championship in 2012.
As a Fever coach, Dunn holds a record of 135-103 in seven seasons.
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Dunn retired from coaching in 2014. However, she eventually decided to take on an assistant-coaching role with Kentucky for 6 years.
Dunn reunited with the Fever in 2022, this time as the organization’s new general manager. It was Dunn who selected Clark first overall in the 2024 WNBA Draft.
In October 2024, Dunn was moved to a senior advisor position, with Amber Cox taking over as the new GM. Dunn remains connected with the Fever today as a special consultant. In fact, the 78-year-old was spotted at training camp on Tuesday, cheering for the team.
The Fever posted a clip from practice that showed a brief interaction between Clark and Dunn. After hitting a three-pointer from the corner, Clark celebrated in front of Dunn, who gave the two-time All-Star her nod of approval.
Clark took to the comments section of the post to make her opinion of Dunn very clear.
“Lin is my everything,” Clark wrote.
Clark has been with Dunn throughout the former’s time with the Fever. She has clearly formed a bond with the Women’s Basketball Hall of Famer.
Dunn will continue to support the squad in 2026, while providing key insight throughout the campaign. She remains a central and well-loved figure within the organization.
