Caitlin Clark left a six-word message as she said goodbye to Indiana Fever teammate Temi Fagbenle on Sunday.
The center is parting ways with the Fever after being selected by the Golden State Valkyries in the WNBA Expansion Draft.
After being acquired by the new franchise ahead of their inaugural season next year, Fagbenle took to social media with a message for her Indiana teammates.
“Thanks for a great season @IndianaFever,” he wrote alongside a highlight clip to the Connecticut Sun. “To my teammates: We have had a season full of revelations and growth. So proud of all of you for persevering.
‘Thank you for lifting me and each other up. F the sound. Keep growing together.’
“Thanks for the constant energy, Indy fans. You are all solid,” she added. ‘Very grateful. Very blessed.”
Caitlin Clark left a six-word message for former Indiana Fever teammate Temi Fagbenle
Fagbenle will leave the Fever after being selected in the WNBA expansion draft
In the top comment, Clark wrote, “Love ya tem! I’m going to miss you,” with a heart emoji.
The USC product was drafted by the Minnesota Lynx in 2017 and played in the league until 2019 before a six-year stint with various teams across Europe.
This year he was signed by the Fever and was a major contributor to their success during Clark’s arrival.
Fagbenle became an excellent pick-and-roll partner for Clark as Indiana advanced to their first playoff run since 2016. Clark assisted 21 of Fagbenle’s 54 field goals last season.
After the Olympic break, the team achieved a net rating of +14.7 in 158 minutes, inspiring their postseason effort before losing to the Sun in three games.
Unfortunately, Fagbenle was limited to 22 games due to injuries. Still, she made the most of her minutes, averaging 6.4 points and 4.7 rebounds per game for her career.
The debuting Valkyries have eleven women on their roster, including Fagbenle and six other international players. Natalie Nakase will coach the Bay Area team.