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Caitlin Clark has been a frequent topic of debate since her WNBA debut, including among former players.
A living legend in the league, Nancy Lieberman has also spoken unequivocally about the young point guard. The message has been received.
The shooting is not yet perfect, she who turns at only 42% of success including 34% at three points.
Nevertheless, Caitlin Clark has been able to ignore the enormous pressure on her shoulders, she who arrived as first pick 2024 with a colossal hype since the NCAA.
As the regular season approaches its end, it is she who is the favorite for the Rookie of the Year.
Not only is she averaging 18.7 points, 5.6 rebounds and 8.4 assists per game, but she’s also helping the Fever win games with a 17-16 record (6th).
And while she’s sometimes subject to excessive physical treatment from her peers, some former WNBA stars kneel before her.
Nancy Lieberman didn’t mince her words during the Indiana-Dallas game:
Caitlin Clark praised by legend Nancy Lieberman
When I arrived before the game, there were hundreds of fans lined up.
What Caitlin Clark has done for the game is generational, and as one basketball player to another, I just want to thank you for all of that… for elevating our game, you and so many other great players.
You’re going to make all of these women multi-millionaires one day.
Like Tiger (Woods), like Michael Jordan… We shouldn’t hate it. We should celebrate it, not tolerate it.
Strong words from the Hall of Famer, WNBA champion in 2004 as a coach. Lieberman’s speech is validated by fans, CC’s impact on the popularity of the league being indisputable.
I’ve watched more WNBA games this season than all other seasons combined. There’s no denying Caitlin Clark’s influence. It’s real and undeniable.
Putting CC and (Angel) Reese in the same conversation is like comparing Michael Jordan to Sam Bowie lol.
Caitlin Clark isn’t unanimous among fans, especially Angel Reese’s in the race for Rookie of the Year, but she has convinced many of her peers with her level of play during her rookie season. In the end, that’s what matters most to the player.
