VIDEO: Jackie Young’s surprise gesture towards Caitlin Clark was caught on camera and shocked the Internet”

Much has been made about how players have been treating Caitlin Clark. However, Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young changed that narrative with one move during Tuesday night’s 88-69 victory over the Indiana Fever in Las Vegas. Assigned the task of guarding the Fever’s star rookie, their matchup was intensely competitive. At one point, Clark slipped while driving to the basket and needed a moment to get back on her feet. Noticing this, Young purposely loosened and re-tied her shoelaces while engaging in conversation with Clark, showing a touch of sportsmanship amidst the fierce competition.

It was a moment that did not go unnoticed by cameras:

Fans absolutely loved what they were seeing from a veteran player to Caitlin Clark:

With the victory, the Aces improved to 11-6 on the season, while the Fever dropped to 8-13. The Aces are currently third in the Western Conference standings, riding the momentum of a five-game winning streak. Jackie Young has been a key factor in their recent success, as her return from injury has bolstered the team’s performance.

However, in the game against the Fever, Young had a challenging night, scoring 15 points on 5-of-16 shooting from the field and hitting only 2-of-8 from beyond the arc, according to ESPN.com. Caitlin Clark also struggled, managing 13 points on 4-of-12 shooting and 1-of-7 from three-point range. Despite dishing out 11 assists, Clark’s night was marred by six turnovers and five fouls.

Caitlin Clark Was a Huge Reason Why WNBA Sees Largest Crowd In 25 Years

The Las Vegas Aces extended their winning streak to five games on Tuesday, achieving this feat in front of a record-breaking crowd. Thanks to Caitlin Clark’s drawing power, the clash between the Fever and the Aces attracted 20,366 fans to T-Mobile Arena, marking the largest WNBA crowd since 1999.