As Caitlin Clark nears the end of what’s shaping up to be one of the best rookie seasons in WNBA history, she’s faced some surprising criticism from legendary player Sheryl Swoopes. During an appearance on Gilbert Arenas’ podcast, Gil’s Arena, Swoopes discussed Clark’s performance, analyzing her impressive statistics, the Indiana Fever’s early struggles, and their subsequent strong finish with a 9–4 run. While Swoopes praised Clark’s achievements, she suggested that Clark has yet to reach the level of dominance.
Clark is currently averaging 19.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, and a league-leading 8.4 assists per game. She has broken the WNBA single-season record for assists, set the rookie scoring record, and became the first rookie to record a triple-double. Additionally, she holds the record for the most double-doubles by a guard in a single season. Despite these remarkable accomplishments, Swoopes, a three-time WNBA MVP and four-time champion, indicated that Clark’s performance doesn’t fully meet her criteria for dominating the league.
In the full podcast episode, Swoopes acknowledged Clark’s significant improvement and impact throughout the season. The conversation highlights how debates about Clark’s greatness often come down to individual perspectives and criteria. Clark’s rookie season has been groundbreaking, but opinions on her dominance vary.
This article was originally published on SI.com under the title “Sheryl Swoopes Claims Caitlin Clark Isn’t Dominating the WNBA.”
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