NBA Legend Sends Social Media Message To Caitlin Clark

Chris Paul sent a message to Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark after she made history.

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts to scoring a 3-pointer Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, during a game between the Indiana Fever and the Las Vegas Aces on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Aces defeated the Fever, 78-74. / Grace Smith/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Caitlin Clark is in the middle of an incredible rookie season for the Indiana Fever.

The former Iowa superstar is coming off a game where she had 18 points, eight rebounds, nine assists and one steal while shooting 7/18 from the field in 34 minutes of playing time.

Clark also made WNBA history.

Via The WNBA: "Caitlin Clark dishes her way into WNBA history

The 2024 #1 overall draft pick and rookie sensation sets the new single-season assist record with 317 dimes

Just another milestone in Clark's record-breaking rookie campaign"

Caitlin Clark dishes her way into WNBA history 🏀

The 2024 #1 overall draft pick and rookie sensation sets the new single-season assist record with 317 dimes

Just another milestone in Clark's record-breaking rookie campaign#WelcometotheW pic.twitter.com/cdAXPmPB6I

— WNBA (@WNBA) September 14, 2024

Many people reacted to the news on social media, and one person who sent out a post (as part of a State Farm ad) was San Antonio Spurs star Chris Paul.

His post had over 1,000 likes and 59,000 impressions in less than two hours.

Paul wrote: "Assisting is what we do. Congrats @CaitlinClark22 on breaking the @WNBA single season assist record! @StateFarm"

Assisting is what we do. Congrats @CaitlinClark22 on breaking the @WNBA single season assist record! @StateFarm pic.twitter.com/NMPKam1Eas

— Chris Paul (@CP3) September 14, 2024

Clark is currently averaging 19.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, 8.4 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 41.6% from the field and 33.7% from the three-point range in 38 games.

The Fever are 19-19 in their first 38 games, which has them as the sixth seed in the WNBA.

Following their 78-74 loss to the Las Vegas Aces, the Fever will play their next game on Sunday afternoon when they host the Dallas Wings.

317 assists in the (317) 🏙️🔥

Caitlin Clark broke the @WNBA record for most assists in a season in her first year in Indy. pic.twitter.com/Wzz7XaCusx

— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) September 14, 2024

As for Paul, he is going into his 20th season in the NBA.

The future Hall of Famer has spent time with the New Orleans Hornets, Los Angeles Clippers, Houston Rockets, Oklahoma City Thunder, Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors.