In the wild world of the WNBA, where drama and dunks go hand in hand, Caitlin Clark once again proved that she’s not just cooking; she’s serving up gourmet feasts on the court. In the latest episode of “Clark vs. the World,” the Indiana Fever sensation dropped a 23-point, 9-assist masterclass against the Seattle Storm, leaving fans and foes alike in awe.
But, as with any great chef, there’s always that one person in the kitchen who tries to mess with the recipe. Enter Skylar Diggins-Smith, who seemed to think a little bump and grind might throw Clark off her game. Spoiler alert: it didn’t.
As the Fever cruised to a 92-75 victory, the jam-packed Gainbridge Fieldhouse was buzzing louder than a hive of angry bees. With the game all but sealed, Clark, ever the entertainer, waved her arms to get the crowd even more hyped. Just as she was about to turn the corner, Skylar Diggins-Smith decided to play a little bumper cars, veering into Clark’s path in what many saw as a not-so-accidental collision.
The Twitterverse exploded with footage of the “bump heard ‘round the WNBA,” and it wasn’t long before everyone’s favorite sports commentator, Shannon Sharpe, weighed in on his “Nightcap” podcast.
“They gotta stop this foolishness,” Sharpe bellowed, channeling the frustration of every fan who’s ever seen their star player targeted. “Y’all see Skylar speed up just to make contact. Stop this! Y’all mad ‘cause that corn-fed, Iowa girl busting y’all a**. Let her cook! Let her cook!!!”
Sharpe’s words were spicier than a bowl of gumbo, and he wasn’t wrong. Clark has been nothing short of a revelation in her rookie season, turning every game into a showcase of her growing skills. Against the Storm, she was a one-woman highlight reel, with 23 points, 9 assists, 5 rebounds, and even a couple of blocks for good measure. She didn’t just cook; she threw a backyard barbecue and invited the whole neighborhood.
But, as Shannon Sharpe pointed out, there’s still room for Clark to turn up the heat. “She’s already elite at passing the ball,” he said. “Could I see her averaging another 5-7 points while still dishing out 8-10 assists? Absolutely. She’s that good, Ocho.”
For those keeping track, Clark’s current averages sit at a cool 17.8 points, 8.3 assists, and 5.8 rebounds per game. Not bad for a rookie, but Sharpe believes she could soon be flirting with 25 PPG territory while continuing to drop dimes like a Vegas high roller.
So, while Skylar Diggins-Smith may have tried to shake things up, Caitlin Clark remains unbothered, continuing to sauté her opponents with finesse. As she racks up points and assists with the ease of a seasoned chef, one thing’s for sure: Caitlin Clark isn’t just cooking—she’s serving up the future of the WNBA, one sizzling game at a time.