In the latest episode of “Caitlin Clark’s Unstoppable Show,” our favorite rookie from the Indiana Fever has once again left the WNBA world in awe. This time, even Jake Paul—yes, the YouTube star-turned-boxer—couldn’t resist joining the chorus of admiration for Clark’s mind-boggling performance on the court. And all this while she’s supposedly on a “break.” Ah, the magic of modern rest!
The latest buzz? A mind-blowing stat revealed by StatMamba that left fans doing double-takes: Caitlin Clark has already notched more career assists than 75.4% of all players in WNBA history. In just 26 games! The league’s official page elaborated that Clark currently sits at 268th all-time with 213 assists. To put it in perspective, that’s among a pool of 659 players, with the bottom rung only including those with two or more assists. Sorry, zero-assist crowd—you didn’t make the cut.
Jake Paul, never one to miss a viral moment, reacted to the stat on social media with a simple yet resonant, “Let that sink in…26 games in. W.” It’s the kind of succinct brilliance that makes one wonder why Paul isn’t coaching.
But should we be surprised? Not really. Clark has been a one-woman highlight reel since she stepped onto the WNBA scene. Earlier this year, she dished out 19 assists in a single game against the Dallas Wings, setting a new record for most assists and total points generated in a match. Even though her team lost, Clark’s performance was the stuff of legends—or at least, WNBA record books.
Now, she’s on the brink of breaking some serious records. With 225 assists, Ticha Penicheiro’s rookie record from 1998 is just 12 assists away from being rewritten by Clark. And let’s not forget the big one: Alyssa Thomas’s 316 assists in a single season, set in 2023. At this rate, Clark might just redefine what “assist” means in the WNBA lexicon.
As if the statistical accolades weren’t enough, Clark’s absence from Team USA’s roster for the 2024 Paris Olympics has sparked quite the debate. South Carolina head coach and USA Basketball selection committee member Dawn Staley added fuel to the fire, saying, “Caitlin is just a rookie in the WNBA, wasn’t playing bad, but wasn’t playing like she’s playing now.” Translation: Whoops, we may have missed the boat on that one.
Staley’s comments reflect the growing sentiment that Clark’s recent performances warrant a serious re-evaluation. After all, she shot just 38% from the field in May but has since improved to 43%, despite a modest 27% from three-point range. Oh, and she’s averaging 12.5 assists per game in July, up from 7 per game earlier in the season. Talk about a late bloomer!
So, while Clark may not be suiting up for Team USA in Paris, her meteoric rise suggests she’ll be a lock for future Olympic rosters. For now, she continues to dazzle in the WNBA, leaving fans and critics alike wondering what could have been. But hey, 2028 isn’t that far away, right?
Do you think Caitlin Clark should have made the Team USA roster for Paris 2024? Or will her dazzling WNBA performances keep the spotlight firmly on her, no matter where she plays? Let the debate begin!
