According to Across The Timeline, Caitlin Clark has set a new WNBA record for the most turnovers in a season with 139 cough-ups.
This number may seem concerning as the nearest number of turnovers after her is 137, achieved by Alyssa Thomas in 2023. With roughly 15 games left in the season, Caitlin is currently averaging around 5.6 turnovers per game. However, there are reasons behind why these turnovers are happening.
Clark plays with a high level of aggression and takes more risks compared to most players. Additionally, her head coach, Christie Sides, has expressed a desire for Caitlin to be more selfless and create opportunities for her teammates. This suggests that while the turnover numbers may remain high for now, they are likely to decrease as Caitlin continues to develop professionally. Despite her high turnover rate, she still holds the second spot in all-time assists for a rookie season, just behind Hall of Famer Ticha Penicheiro and ahead of Sue Bird. Interestingly, Penicheiro ranks third all-time for turnovers in a single season. In essence, turnovers are a part of the game, so basketball fans can take comfort in that fact.
According to ESPN Stats & Info, Caitlin Clark has just recorded her 139th turnover, setting a new WNBA record for turnovers in a season. She has also surpassed Sue Bird for the most assists in a season by a rookie since 2000.
— Myron Medcalf (@MedcalfByESPN) July 14, 2024
Caitlin Clark now holds the WNBA record for most turnovers in a season (139).
There are 15 games left in the season. pic.twitter.com/FazRP9GRpl
— The Sporting News (@sportingnews) July 14, 2024
