A man reportedly drove more than 1,000 miles from Texas to Indiana to stalk Indiana Fever star guard Caitlin Clark.
A man drove 1,000+ miles from Texas to Indy to stalk Caitlin Clark and sent her sexually violent messages through his X account 😳
Here’s everything you need to know 🧵 pic.twitter.com/BfobhOCpBj
— Kicks (@kicks) January 13, 2025
Michael Lewis, a 55-year-old man from Texas, sent many posts on the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) directed at Clark, including mentioning that he was driving around her house.
But his replies to Caitlin is where it gets really disturbing… 🤢
“Been driving around your house 3x a day”
“I’m getting tickets. I’m sitting behind the bench.”
The more you read, the worse it gets 👇
(via @JonnyRoot_) pic.twitter.com/GlQnHmpCzW
— Kicks (@kicks) January 13, 2025
Ultimately, Lewis made the trek from Texas to Indiana, and court documents revealed that messages from Lewis were traced to an IP address near the Fever’s home arena (Gainbridge Fieldhouse).
Lewis ultimately made the 1,000+ mile trek so he could get closer to Clark. 😶
Court documents revealed the messages were traced to an IP address near Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the home of the Indiana Fever. pic.twitter.com/FRYoP3Lm7d
— Kicks (@kicks) January 13, 2025
Lewis was confronted by police and reportedly told them that he was in an “imaginary relationship” with the Fever guard. A no-contact order was issued by the court to keep Lewis away from Clark.
When police confronted Lewis in his Indy hotel room on Jan. 8, he claimed he was “on vacation” and that he was in an “imaginary relationship” with Caitlin Clark… pic.twitter.com/pE31dVuVoX
— Kicks (@kicks) January 13, 2025
Clark reportedly told law enforcement that she was “fearful” after learning of the threats and decided to alter public appearances and travel patterns to make sure that she was safe.
Caitlin Clark, who has never interacted with or responded to Lewis, told law enforcement she’s been “very fearful” since learning about the threats.
She has even adjusted her public appearances and travel patterns out of concern for her safety. pic.twitter.com/cyV6cmDJSE
— Kicks (@kicks) January 13, 2025
If Lewis is convicted, he reportedly could face up to six years in prison and receive a $10,000 fine.
If convicted, Lewis could face up to 6 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.
This case is a stark reminder of the importance of protecting athletes, especially women, from harassment and violence. pic.twitter.com/F5cX2VkmZM
— Kicks (@kicks) January 13, 2025
This is certainly a scary situation for Clark, and it’s a good sign that law enforcement has already gotten involved to keep the Fever star safe.
One of the most polarizing figures in the WNBA, Clark won the league’s Rookie of the Year award in the 2024 season. She averaged 19.2 points, 5.7 rebounds. 8.4 assists and 1.3 steals per game while leading the Fever to their first playoff appearance since the 2016 season.
Indiana also won 20 games for the first time since the 2015 season. The Fever hadn’t finished .500 or better in a single season since the 2016 season when they went 17-17.
Clark shot a solid 41.7 percent from the field and 34.4 percent from beyond the arc, knocking down 122 3-pointers in her first WNBA season. The former University of Iowa star also finished fourth in the league’s MVP voting and was named to the All-WNBA First Team.
An All-Star in her rookie season, Clark will look to build on her impressive play in the 2024 campaign in the 2025 season. The Fever are one of the rising squads in the WNBA, as they feature Clark and another former No. 1 overall pick in Aliyah Boston.
