Caitlin Clark’s WNBA rookie season was record-breaking, despite facing severe doubts from critics. A ranking of the league’s top 10 offensive players placed Clark seventh, below Storm’s $500,000 All-Star Jewell Lloyd.
The analysis highlighted Lloyd’s noteworthy long-distance shooting, earning her a spot in the rankings. However, Lloyd’s shooting percentages were 36.0% from the floor and 27.4% from 3, averaging 19.7 points per game. In contrast, Clark, as a rookie, averaged almost the same points as Lloyd (19.2) with shooting percentages of 41.2% overall and 34.4% from 3.
Although Clark’s shooting efficiency was not as highlighted, it was significantly better than Lloyd’s. Clark’s fans took issue online after the ranking went viral.
One fan accused WNBA media of bias towards black players, stating,
“Anti-white racism is entrenched in the NBA. Caitlin could put up MVP numbers for the next 10 years, and these b*tches will still rank her below the top-5.”
Another fan criticized the publication, claiming the list was generated by artificial intelligence:
“They fed AI a ppg list and clicked publish.”
One fan tweeted:
Another fan added:
“CC easily #1; she has generated more points than anybody else and combined that with other offensive statistics. Trash league run by trash clowns,” one fan wrote.
“Those mfs just google stuff and post it without any basketball knowledge involved,” another added.
Caitlin Clark’s sophomore WNBA season brings high expectations
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever are entering the 2025 season with high expectations. After making the playoffs in her rookie year with a 20-20 record, Clark seems to have adjusted well to the professional league after a challenging start. The Fever have also hired a new coach, Stephanie White, whose coaching style complements Clark’s play.
The team is expected to maintain continuity, with most players returning for another season. The core of the team relies on Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston’s partnership. They displayed great chemistry last year, and under White’s guidance, their collaboration is expected to improve further with more time together.
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Edited by Arhaan Raje
