Caitlin Clark’s rise to stardom has been one of the most captivating narratives in sports in recent years.
The standout guard for the Fever had an outstanding rookie season in the WNBA, averaging 19.2 points and a league-leading 8.4 assists while helping Indiana reach the playoffs.
Clark’s contributions have played a significant role in the WNBA’s growth, prompting longtime NBA announcer Mike Breen to shower her with praise during a recent broadcast.
Here’s what Breen had to say about Clark’s impact on the WNBA.
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What did Mike Breen say about Caitlin Clark?
Breen, known for his commentary on the Knicks and ESPN’s NBA coverage, was calling the game between New York and Indiana on Sunday night.
Clark, a close friend of Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton, was in attendance for the game, and Breen took the opportunity to highlight the influence she has had on WNBA ratings since joining the league.
“During the summer games with Caitlin Clark, the Indiana Fever had packed arenas. The TV ratings for the Fever’s games this summer surpassed those of some Pacers games, all thanks to Caitlin Clark,” Breen stated. “She’s elevating the WNBA’s ratings just like Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Steph Curry have done for the NBA.”
Mike Breen talked multiple times about Caitlin’s impact on women’s basketball during the Knicks vs Pacers broadcast. We need him to call a Fever game!
“She’s doing rating wise for the WNBA what Michael Jordan, Lebron James, and Steph Curry have been doing for the NBA.”
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When Clark was shown on the screen, Breen emphasized that her contributions to increasing awareness and interest in the WNBA are “a wonderful story for women’s basketball.”
With a long history in covering NBA basketball, Breen’s recognition of Clark’s impact is significant, as she continues to play a pivotal role in enhancing the WNBA’s reputation.
