Caitlin Clark is changing women’s basketball forever.
The women’s game has long struggled for attention, but everything shifted with the arrival of WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark. Her presence has revitalized women’s basketball, boosting not just viewership, but perception. Clark is more than hype she’s a game-changer who’s rewriting what’s possible for the women’s league.
She’s not just drawing fans she’s delivering on the court. Now in her second WNBA season, Clark returned Saturday against the New York Liberty after missing five games due to a left quadriceps strain. She didn’t miss a beat, leading the Indiana Fever to victory in her comeback. Her sharp shooting has led to comparisons with Stephen Curry, known as the NBA’s top marksman. Her stats back up the praise Clark’s range and consistency have been electric.
In a recent interview with FanSided, Clark was asked if she could beat Curry in a three-point shootout. She responded modestly:
“Probably Steph. I would just be happy to be there, though.”
When the interviewer pushed further, suggesting she might outshoot LeBron James, Clark again stayed humble:
“I don’t know about that,” she replied.
Still, her shooting numbers are elite. The 23 year old is hitting 36.7 percent from deep on 9.8 attempts per game. Despite her brief absence, she’s averaging 21.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, 9.2 assists, and 1.3 steals in 34.2 minutes per game.
Off the court, Clark continues to show respect for the greats. She’s frequently praised LeBron, even calling him the greatest ever.
“That’s one of my idols, LeBron is the GOAT to me,” Clark said. “He really does follow the WNBA. He watches and he loves and appreciates basketball, and he loves and appreciates the way the Fever and my teammates play. I didn’t see it before the game, but a lot of people sent it to me.”
As Clark keeps thriving, her influence will only grow. She’s on pace to be not just a women’s basketball legend but an all-time basketball icon, period.
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