Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark made an appearance on NBC’s “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” on Friday, Nov. 6, capping a busy week promoting her first children’s book.
Clark, 24, joined Fallon in New York City to discuss her new book, “EXTRAordinary! A Little EXTRA to Reach BIG Dreams,” which was released Tuesday, Nov. 3.
The book was inspired by a message displayed on a mirror in her childhood home: “The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is the little EXTRA.”
Clark discussed her childhood dreams of playing in the WNBA and how the message helped shape her approach to pursuing those goals. She also shared what food item she requested for birthdays, and how that inspired a childhood goal of owning a restaurant, “The Rib Crib.”
The conversation then shifted to her signature Nike basketball shoes, the Caitlin 1s.
Clark surprised Fallon with a pair of the unreleased “Friendship Bracelet” color way, inspired by Taylor Swift. The shoes feature customizable beads on the laces — and Clark revealed that they’re expected to be released in late February.
Finally, to wrap up the appearance, Fallon challenged Clark to a shooting contest.
Fallon, wearing his brand-new pair of Caitlin 1s, walked off six feet and then Clark attempted to toss as many cheeseballs as possible into his mouth in 24 seconds.
She made her first seven attempts and finished 12-for-16 (75%), celebrating each successful shot as the studio audience at Rockefeller Center cheered.
You could hear her amp up the intensity — while having fun. Even on late-night television, Clark’s competitive side was on full display.
Watch Clark’s appearance below. This extended cut includes more than what aired on TV.
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