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DeWanna Bonner’s claim Fever don’t have ‘any pressure to win’ gets mixed response from fans

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The

Indiana Fever

finished with a record of 20 wins and 20 losses during the previous season, securing the sixth seed for the WNBA Playoffs.

Caitlin Clark

and Company were subsequently eliminated from the first round by the Connecticut Sun, concluding their breakthrough season.

bringing in Stephanie White

Alongside Clark and Aaliyah Boston, the Fever enter the season with lofty expectations.

Nevertheless, Fever forward DeWanna Bonner does not think that her newly joined team

is under no pressure to win

She expressed this sentiment during a press conference on Thursday with Clark and White at her side.

“I don’t really think that this team has any pressure to win,” Bonner said. “…we’re just trying to figure out how we can put it all together to be successful…”

Fever fans took to social media to share their reaction to Bonner’s statement, responding in a variety of ways.

“Natasha Howard said she wants to be MVP, their fans said they’ll win 38 games, media said they’re championship contenders but now DeWanna Bonner is scared. Is the Fever superteam scared of the pressure ??”

asked

one fan.

Yeah, I’m skeptical about that. Even though I concur with her—that they must first secure victory in a playoff game or series—the overall sentiment strongly suggests ‘we’re aiming for immediate success,’

pointed

out another.

It appears that Caitlin Clark and DeWanna Bonner may have differing views regarding their team’s chances of achieving a championship title. At media day, when Clark was questioned about her definition of a successful season, she simply stated “a championship.” Similarly, Natasha Howard expressed her ambition to win MVP. However, shortly after, Bonner told everyone not to anticipate a championship victory. This discrepancy could be interpreted as an unfavorable indicator.

said

a concerned Fever fan.

“Lower expectations so if they don’t meet them it was to be expected. (No slander on cc). But if they do meet them they never let u hear the end about the greatness of 22. The perfect way to have it both ways. Vet statement lol,”

commented

another fan.

“It’s not fair but the Fever are under intense pressure to win just as a result of having Clark on their roster,”

explained

one fan.

I believe the Fever have a strong possibility of competing for a championship this season, though I don’t anticipate they will emerge victorious. With a fresh coaching staff and several new players joining the roster, it may take some time before they develop chemistry as a unit—much like any squad undergoing considerable transformations.

said

another, agreeing with Bonner.

“I think Bonner’s comments are very wise because she knows what it takes to win a championship. With that being said, I wouldn’t say it’s solely been the fans and media pushing or applying this “win now” pressure. A lot of the moves made, some of the responses from the players, coaches, and organization have given “win now”, and understandably so,” another fan

observed

.

The previous year’s squad included players like Clark, Boston, and Kelsey Mitchell. This team was particularly thrilling whenever Clark performed at his best. Nonetheless, as the season progressed into a more challenging phase, the Fever faced significant shortcomings due to their youthful roster and limited choices for scoring points offensively.

Indiana’s management team devoted the off-season to tackling this issue. They brought in Bonner, Natasha Howard, and Sydney Colson.

Other seasoned players to the Fever lineup

The inclusion of Stephanie White is expected to unite the team and assist in finding equilibrium. Nonetheless, Clark has differing views on the challenges the Fever will encounter in 2025.

We recognize the attention,” Clark stated. “We realize that everyone expects this team to emerge victorious, and that’s precisely our aim… Personally, I wouldn’t have it any different.

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