Caitlin Clark isn’t just rewriting history books—she’s burning them, probably using one of her signature three-pointers as the match. The Indiana Fever rookie, just 21 years young, has exploded onto the WNBA scene, closing her debut season with a bang by breaking a record previously held by the legendary Diana Taurasi. You know, no big deal—just casually surpassing one of the greatest of all time in three-pointers as a point guard. Clark is like a basketball prodigy who got bored of dominating college and thought, “Why not take on the entire WNBA while I’m at it?”
Let’s paint the picture: despite the Fever’s narrow 92-91 loss to the Washington Mystics (which probably had Clark’s competitors wiping sweat off their brows in relief), she didn’t need a win to make headlines. In true Clark fashion, she nailed two of three shots from beyond the arc, bringing her season total to 769 points. That’s right—769, with a bold underline for emphasis. She’s the first point guard to ever hit that many three-pointers in a single season, and with Diana Taurasi now looking up at her on the list, it’s clear Clark isn’t just here to participate; she’s here to dominate.
Now, let’s rewind for a sec. Diana Taurasi, the queen of deep-range daggers herself, once offered this nugget of wisdom: “Reality is coming,” referring to the tough transition from college ball to the pros. Well, reality may have come for Clark, but it seems like she grabbed it, dribbled past it, and launched a three in its face. Yes, Clark had a rocky start—her team went 2-9 initially, and there were whispers, doubts even—but, oh boy, did she prove them wrong.
Crushing It Despite the Snub
Now, here’s where things get even juicier. Over the summer, in what has to be one of the most “What were they thinking?” decisions in recent sports history, Clark was snubbed from the U.S. Olympic roster. Yep, you read that right—the U.S. Olympic roster. It’s like leaving Batman out of the Justice League. But guess what? Instead of sulking, she did what any superhero would do: turned that snub into jet fuel for her game. It’s almost as if Clark said, “Fine, I’ll just crush records here at home.”
Fast forward to now, and Clark’s list of shattered records looks like a CVS receipt—long and jaw-dropping. Not only did she pass Taurasi in three-pointers, but she’s also stacked up the most points, assists, and threes made by a rookie in WNBA history. It’s not even fair at this point; she’s running up the score like someone playing on Rookie mode in NBA 2K.
The Playoffs Are Calling
With the playoffs looming, the Indiana Fever are poised to make a run, and guess who’s leading the charge? Yeah, Caitlin “Catch-Me-If-You-Can” Clark. The transition to the pro level may have had its bumps, but her late-season surge suggests that she’s only getting started. So, if you’re in the WNBA and hoping to avoid seeing Clark’s name in the box score, better start praying now.
Her next goal? Maybe breaking the internet, one 30-foot shot at a time.
