“Genuinely horrifying” – Caitlin Clark stalker’s tweets to WNBA star leave fans shocked

As Caitlin Clark's stalker was arrested in Indianapolis, his inappropriate social media posts about the star went viral.

“Genuinely horrifying” – Caitlin Clark stalker’s tweets to WNBA star leave fans shocked

Caitlin Clark's stalker sent her scary messages

Caitlin Clark has had an unfortunate experience that showcases the downsides of superstardom in sport. The Indiana Fever superstar was stalked for almost a month by a 55-year-old man from Texas. Things got extremely scary for Clark, as the stalker traveled to Indianapolis to be near the player.

Fortunately, the stalker, named Michael Lewis, was arrested at a hotel by the police. After the stalker’s arrest, more information about him was revealed to the public about his advances at Caitlin Clark. Mr. Lewis constantly tweeted about the basketball sensation and tried to talk to her.

The tweets were scary, to say the least.

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You are the biggest deal to me. you are much more than a basketball player.

Michael Lewis wrote

Another tweet said:

Are you allowed to call me? Why don’t you call me?

Michael Lewis wrote

Lewis’s tweets were mostly centered around Christianity, but his replies were mainly directed towards Clark. The posts gave the idea that the stalker perceived that he shared a relationship with the Indiana guard. This turned out to be true as Lewis admitted his delusion to the police.

An imagination, fantasy type thing and it’s a joke, and it’s nothing to do with threatening.

Michael Lewis said about his tweets

Fans felt sympathetic towards Clark as the 22-year-old revealed that she was worried about her safety. The Fever star even had to change her appearance in order to avoid the stalker. Now, the athlete can heave a sigh of relief as Lewis is behind bars.

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Caitlin Clark fans express horror after reading her stalker’s posts

Despite Lewis’s perception being mainly delusional, some posts even included the stalker visiting the locality around Clark’s house. The accused even made sexual remarks about the young athlete openly on social media. The stalking, threatening messages and inappropriate tweets have all sent shock waves in the basketball world.

Clark’s fans were worried for the number one overall pick. WNBA followers flooded the social media sites with their reactions after learning about the incident. Check out some of the reactions from fans below.

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The stalker can face up to six years in prison. Caitlin Clark’s fans and legal team are all angling for a strict punishment for the accused. The 22-year-old will resume her normal routine and activities as the WNBA season starts in a few months. Being a superstar in sports has both pros and cons that come with popularity. As high as the highs are, the lows can be as low too, costing the person their safety.