The Indiana Fever's social media team is having a week to forget. On Thursday, the WNBA franchise found itself at the center of controversy after fans—and even their own superstar, Caitlin Clark—called them out for what appears to be an AI-generated social media post.

The trouble started when the Fever posted a graphic on X (formerly Twitter) featuring a block of text meant to rally the fanbase. "It's different now. You see it in the way we play. You feel it in how we rise. And our fans? They're not a backdrop—they're a force. This is Fever Basketball. #NowYouKnow," the post read. But instead of firing up supporters, it drew immediate criticism. Commenters quickly flagged the post as "AI slop," with many pointing out the generic, impersonal tone. While the team hasn't confirmed the use of AI, the near-unanimous reaction from fans suggested they weren't buying it.

Former NBA player Sam Dekker even weighed in, quoting the post with a blunt take: "I promise it isn't hard to find someone that can write a paragraph to your fans for socials." Ouch.

But the AI drama didn't stop there. According to Front Office Sports, the Fever also used an AI tool on Instagram to merge separate images of Clark and teammate Aliyah Boston into one photo. The result? A distorted image of Clark's arm that looked anything but natural. Clark herself called it out with a simple, pointed comment: "new hand alert." The image has since been removed from the carousel, but the damage was done.

For a team riding high on the energy of a breakout season and the star power of Clark, these missteps are a reminder that even the best teams can stumble off the court. In an era where authenticity is everything, fans are quick to spot—and call out—anything that feels manufactured. The Fever's social team might want to stick to the old-school playbook: real words, real images, and a real connection with the fans who make the game great.