After practice on Monday, new Fever head coach Stephanie White spoke to the media and discussed what Bonner brings to the team. White admitted that having the 37-year-old's "mama bear personality" in Indiana is "so important" for the rest of the squad.

Last season, the Indiana Fever advanced to the playoffs for the first time since 2016. While many attributed it to the arrival of Caitlin Clark, credit was also given to former coach Christie Sides. She steered the Fever to an impressive campaign despite the noise and pressure surrounding the squad due to Clark's popularity.

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark slapped the court with both hands and started gesturing in her side’s direction after forcing a 5-second call near the end of Tuesday’s practice.