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Caitlin Clark’s Response to WNBA Drama Receives Reaction From Warriors Legend

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark received high praise from an NBA legend.

Joey Linn

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) against the Connecticut Sun during game two of the first round of the 2024 WNBA Playoffs.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) against the Connecticut Sun during game two of the first round of the 2024 WNBA Playoffs. / Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images
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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark was selected first overall in the 2024 WNBA draft out of Iowa. A legend at the collegiate level, Clark broke the NCAA’s all-time scoring record before entering the WNBA.

Clark’s play and popularity in college placed an unprecedented spotlight on her WNBA rookie season. Meeting and exceeding these expectations, Clark led Indiana to the playoffs while breaking several league records and winning WNBA Rookie of the Year.

Also having to deal with a lot of media drama, Clark handled this well. Always professional, the All-Star rookie never wavered in her ability to navigate through the outside noise.

Caitlin Clark
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) talks to the media before the start of the game against the Connecticut Sun. / David Butler II-Imagn Images

During a recent appearance on SiriusXM NBA radio, Golden State Warriors legend Chris Mullin praised Clark’s response to the WNBA drama.

"I love her game, a lot like Steph [Curry],” Mullin said. “She reminds me of Steph Curry a lot. After that early season, whatever was going on in the drama world, she showed a lot of toughness I thought. Not only did she fight back… but she showed a lot of toughness, her skill is incredible, I love the shotmaking.”

While Clark was undoubtedly the biggest driving force behind the WNBA’s exponential growth this season, there are several other stars in the league pushing it forward. One of these players is New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu.

“WNBA is on fire, man,” Mullin added. “Don't forget about my girl Sabrina [Ionescu], she's a local girl from the Bay Area, I've known her since she was little. She’s killing it.”

Ionescu competed against Curry during the last season’s three-point competition at NBA All-Star Weekend. This was an incredible moment for women’s basketball, and another important step towards the surge in popularity the WNBA has experienced.

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Joey Linn
JOEY LINN

Title: Credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation Email: joeylinn52@gmail.com Education: Communication Studies degree from Biola University Location: Los Angeles, California Expertise: NBA analysis and reporting Experience: Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Joey covers the NBA full-time across multiple platforms, primarily serving as a credentialed Clippers beat writer.

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