In the world of women’s basketball, it’s no secret that the USA’s women’s team dominates the Olympics like a boss. With A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, and Sabrina Ionescu at the helm, the squad did what they do best—bagged yet another gold medal in Paris. That’s eight consecutive golds, folks. Yep, you read that right—eight! At this point, they should just start engraving the USA’s name on the medals before the games even start.
Fresh from the Olympic hype, Sabrina Ionescu hit Instagram like a pro, flaunting her first-ever gold medal. And why not? It’s not every day you get to join the elite club of “Olympic Gold Medalist.” Her performance on the court was as golden as her medal, earning her a solid place in the history books.
But leave it to WNBA rookie sensation Caitlin Clark to add a little spice to the celebration. Jumping into the comments like a true MVP, Clark dropped the ultimate “🔥🔥🔥” on Ionescu’s post. Translation? “Yeah, you did good, but don’t forget who’s coming for that crown next.”
Sabrina was no benchwarmer either. She played a pivotal role for Team USA, coming off the bench to ensure the second unit didn’t miss a beat. Over six games, she averaged 5.5 points, 3.3 assists, and 1.8 rebounds, while casually hitting 42% of her shots from the field and 40% from beyond the arc. Sure, those numbers might not blow your mind, but let’s be real—when you’re on a team loaded with stars, sometimes you’ve got to let the other kids play too.
Meanwhile, A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart were out there making sure the gold didn’t slip away. Wilson was all about stuffing the stat sheet, leading the team with 18.7 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 2.7 blocks per game. Stewart was her trusty sidekick, throwing down 16.3 points, 2.8 assists, and 5.3 rebounds, while shooting a ridiculous 56% from the field. It’s almost unfair—like pitting an all-star team against a high school JV squad.
Now that the Olympic dust has settled, it’s time to get back to the real grind—the WNBA season. With the regular season set to resume on August 15, both Clark and Ionescu have their eyes on the prize. Sabrina and her partner-in-crime, Breanna Stewart, have been leading the New York Liberty on a rampage, holding a jaw-dropping 21-4 record. In case you’re wondering, that’s good enough for the top seed. Ionescu has been in beast mode, averaging 19.4 points, 6.2 assists, and 4.3 rebounds across 24 games.
The Liberty’s dominance has them sitting pretty with the second-best title odds at +160, right behind the Las Vegas Aces. But Caitlin Clark isn’t here to play second fiddle. Leading the Indiana Fever with a stunning 17.1 points, 8.2 assists, and 5.8 rebounds per game, Clark’s rookie season has been nothing short of historic.
Remember that time she shattered the WNBA single-game assists record with a whopping 19 dimes against the Dallas Wings? Yeah, that was just another day at the office for her. With the Fever holding an 11-15 record and clinging to the seventh seed, Clark’s got her eyes set on dragging Indiana into the playoffs, kicking and screaming if she has to.
So, while Sabrina Ionescu basks in her Olympic glory, Caitlin Clark is out here plotting her next move. The WNBA season is heating up, and these two stars are just getting started. Buckle up, folks—this is going to be a wild ride.