Kate Martin Deserves to Be on the Indiana Fever: “Dance Moves Win Hearts” WNBA Fans React to a Viral Video of Her Odd Routine in Front of Valkyries Colleagues Although Kate Martin has been establishing herself as one of the WNBA’s most dependable role players, her shooting and defense didn’t garner much attention this week. Rather, it was an oddball dance routine that made fans all over the league laugh, share, and even demand that she and her former Iowa teammate Caitlin Clark get back together in Indiana.
The Golden State Valkyries shared a video of Martin performing an unusual set of dance steps at a playful team meeting, which became the viral moment.
Her carefree attitude and willingness to make fun of herself immediately resonated with viewers, even though she wasn’t attempting to go viral—it was just Kate being Kate. The Valkyries’ caption, “Apologies @kate_martin22, we were not familiar with your (dance) game,” gave fans even more motivation to share it, and her teammates’ background laughter only made it more enjoyable.
The talk about the Fever started at that point. A surge of nostalgia was sparked by comments like “She deserves to be on the Indiana Fever.” After witnessing Martin and Clark’s dominance together at Iowa, fans couldn’t help but hope the two would play together again. Fans obviously want to see Martin next to Clark again, even if it’s only in their dreams, even though she has established herself with Golden State by recently entering the starting lineup.
In actuality, Martin has developed into more than just a trustworthy security guard. Her genuineness has quickly made her a fan favorite. She is approachable, relatable, and unafraid to display her humorous side. Martin demonstrates that personality and connection can have just as much of an impact in a league where athletes frequently shine best on the court.
The Fever conversation may ultimately just be lighthearted banter. However, the viral response demonstrates that Kate Martin has won people over in ways that go well beyond her stat sheet. And that’s a win in and of itself in a league that values personality just as much as skill.
