Caitlin Clark's Vulnerable Message on Her Mental Health Turns Heads

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark is not just one of the biggest stars of the WNBA, she's one of the most popular players in the nation.

Before the Fever defeated the Chicago Sky 91-83 on June 16, a hard-fought victory in which she scored 23 points with 8 rebounds and 9 assists, the rookie shared an incredibly vulnerable statement on mental health.

The NCAA Division I all-time scorer, whose transition to the WNBA has been far from perfect, reminded fans that she's only human.

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clarkat Crypto.com Arena. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

"I can't accomplish everything in my life," Clark told reporters. "Like, I'm not afraid to ask for help and to tell people, 'Today just is not my day.' And that's okay. Not every day has to be perfect."

"I'm only 22 years old. I feel younger than that at times. I'm trying to navigate moving to a new city by myself. I'm trying to navigate playing in a new league on top of everything else that has come with it.

Clark, the No. 1 overall pick who earned a $28 million Nike contract before playing her first WNBA game, is also at the center of an online race war. "Obviously, I've been given a lot amazing things in my life and that comes with responsibility, so it's nothing I shy away from.

"But I think mental health is very important and I think it's something a lot people in our country struggle with, especially young individuals. I think the biggest thing is don't be afraid to ask for help."