Caitlin Clark is making waves in the WNBA this season! As a rookie with the Indiana Fever, she has quickly become a player to watch. With an impressive average of 19.5 points and a league-best 8.4 assists per game, her skills on the court are undeniable. But is she truly dominating the league? This question has sparked discussions among fans and analysts alike, especially after WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes weighed in.
In a recent podcast, Swoopes, who has seen many talents come through the league, expressed her thoughts on Clark. While she acknowledged Clark's impressive statistics, Swoopes also pointed out that being a great player doesn't always equate to dominating the game. This intriguing perspective adds another layer to the conversation about Clark's performance and potential.
Caitlin Clark is having a darn good season in the WNBA this year. You might even call it incredible. Or tremendous. Or maybe even amazing. But would you describe it as dominant?
WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes would not — even though the Indiana Fever rookie is averaging 19.5 points, a league-best 8.4 assists, to go with 5.7 rebounds and 1.3 steals a game.
“Those are hell of a numbers,” Swoopes said. “But to me, that’s not dominating.”
Swoopes made her comments on Tuesday’s episode of the “Gil’s Arena” podcast, the same place she made other remarks that drew the scorn of Clark’s dedicated fan base months ago. Swoopes incorrectly stated that Clark broke the NCAA scoring record because she played five seasons (Clark only played four collegiate seasons). Swoopes later admitted her error and said she had apologized to Clark.
During the same February podcast appearance, Swoopes also said of the then-Iowa senior: “Will Caitlin Clark be a good pro? Absolutely. Will Caitlin Clark come into the WNBA and do what she’s doing right now, immediately? Absolutely not. Not gonna happen.”
Swoopes, who was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2016, revisited those comments during the
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