Caitlin Clark might be lighting up the WNBA, but is she really the biggest star in sports? Jason Whitlock thinks so. His co-host, Steve Kim, however, pumped the brakes on that claim during the latest episode of Fearless. Kim, ever the realist (or contrarian, depending on how you see it), decided to name-drop everyone but his dentist as being more popular.
“Come on, Jason. Caitlin Clark? Biggest star in sports? Nah, man. Any NFL quarterback—yes, even the ones throwing more picks than TDs—would be bigger. Toss in LeBron James, the Heisman winner, heck, maybe even the waterboy for a playoff team, and Clark’s stardom takes a backseat,” Kim quipped.
Caitlin Clark: Rookie of the Year, MVP Contender, and… Overhyped?
The debate rages on, but there’s no denying Caitlin Clark’s electric rookie season for the Indiana Fever. Averaging 19.2 points, 8.4 assists, 5.7 rebounds, and even snatching 1.3 steals per game, Clark didn’t just hit the ground running—she sprinted, dunked, and then sank a half-court buzzer-beater just for fun. She helped the Fever snap an eight-year playoff drought, which, in WNBA years, is practically an ice age.
Her presence alone spiked WNBA viewership, ticket sales, and probably concession stand nacho sales, too. Still, some skeptics argue that her “Caitlin Effect” might be overstated, like when someone swears pineapple belongs on pizza.
The LeBron and Brady of… Golf?
While Clark’s basketball star status is under fire, she’s out here moonlighting on golf courses. Yes, folks, Caitlin Clark is now swinging clubs alongside legends like Annika Sörenstam and Nelly Korda at the Pelican Golf Club. It’s the kind of crossover that makes you wonder if she’ll start doing halftime shows next.
“I barely play anymore,” Clark said humbly after taking part in the pro-am. “But hey, it was fun! I hung in there, and my score wasn’t entirely tragic.” Considering how many fans showed up rocking Fever jerseys at a golf event, Clark seems to be having no problem finding love from the masses—even if her drives aren’t going 300 yards.
Whitlock vs. Kim: The Battle for the Bigger Star
Back to the main event. Whitlock, clearly doubling down on his “Clark is queen” stance, looked baffled as Kim continued to rattle off names that could overshadow Clark.
“LeBron? Brady? An NFL waterboy?” Whitlock asked incredulously. “Why stop there, Steve? Let’s add Taylor Swift and that one guy who won American Idol in 2009!”
Kim didn’t flinch. “If LeBron sneezes, it trends on Twitter. Caitlin drops 30 points with 12 dimes, and we’re still deciding if it’s trending material. That’s just facts.”
Verdict: Does It Even Matter?
At the end of the day, Clark is out here living her best multi-sport life, breaking ankles on the court and (probably) breaking golf tees off the course. Whether she’s the biggest star in sports or just the biggest star in Iowa, one thing is clear: she’s got people talking.
And isn’t that what stardom is all about? Whether it’s Kim, Whitlock, or some dude yelling at his TV, Caitlin Clark has entered the rare air of athletes whose every move becomes a topic of national debate. And honestly, if you’re big enough to be compared to LeBron and an NFL waterboy in the same sentence, you’re doing just fine.
So, while the Fearless crew argues semantics, Caitlin Clark keeps building her legacy—one three-pointer and tee shot at a time.
