Exclusive look at Caitlin Clark’s SLAM Magazine cover shoot, featuring a tribute to Kobe Bryant
With the NCAA Tournament rapidly approaching, all eyes are on Iowa Hawkeyes standout Caitlin Clark, who is gearing up to pen the last chapter of her remarkable collegiate basketball career before joining the Women’s National Basketball Association.
SLAM magazine’s tribute to Kobe Bryant by Caitlin Clark
The excitement for Clark’s performance is increased by the fact that she just graced the cover of SLAM Magazine, which is a fitting testament to her extraordinary talent and unwavering passion.
Caitlin Clark doesn’t want to be remembered for the broken records.
She wants to be known for the smile on her face and her exceptional competitive fire. https://t.co/uryCmxGnJ6 pic.twitter.com/2UEOgIc6KG
— SLAM (@SLAMonline) March 21, 2024
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Clark was chosen to appear on the cover of SLAM Magazine’s 249th issue. The legendary magazine features Clark sporting the well-known “Mambacita” Kobe 6 sneakers, a moving homage to the late Kobe Bryant.
More than just shoes, Clark’s decision represents a sincere tribute to Bryant’s lasting legacy as a basketball legend and mentor, which has a profound impact on fans all around the world.
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Kobe continues to have a significant influence on athletes in a variety of sports, as demonstrated by Clark’s symbolic tagging of Vanessa Bryant in an Instagram story that shared the SLAM Magazine cover.
With his constant devotion, ferocious rivalry, and unwavering love for the game, Bryant embodied the qualities that made him so influential, and Clark’s admiration for him is proof of this.
Ready for a strong NCAA Tournament run are Clark and Iowa.
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After putting on an outstanding performance throughout the 2023–24 season, Clark’s climb to the cover of SLAM Magazine is hardly surprising.
In her junior year, she led Iowa to its first-ever national championship game appearance and won numerous national player of the year awards.
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Her final season cemented her legacy even more, as she became the all-time top scorer in NCAA Division I history, demonstrating her unmatched talent and unwavering commitment to the game.
With remarkable shooting percentages and an excellent average of 31.9 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 8.9 assists per game, Clark has proven her extraordinary talent throughout the season.
But the Hawkeyes’ path through the NCAA Tournament won’t be easy; they’ll have to overcome formidable obstacles in order to win big.
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To win, Clark and the Hawkeyes must navigate dangerous waters as the tournament bracket features tough matches, including a possible replay of last year’s national title game versus LSU.
The basketball world is excited to see if Clark can lead Iowa back to the Final Four and solidify her place among the most significant players in the history of the game as she sets out on her farewell March Madness journey.
