Caitlin Clark, the Indiana Fever’s No. 1 overall draft pick, has taken the WNBA by storm. Her Rookie of the Year season wasn’t just “good”—it was the kind of season that made jaws drop and basketballs cry. Averaging 19.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, and a league-leading 8.4 assists per game, Clark didn’t just break records; she shattered them like a backboard dunk gone wrong.
But amidst all the hoopla, even NBA legend Chris Mullin—yes, the five-time All-Star, Golden State Warriors icon—couldn’t help but sing her praises. Though, it was quite the scene when Mullin was asked a rather awkward question about her during a radio interview. Mullin, like a veteran sidestepping a full-court press, gracefully avoided a sticky situation. The seasoned pro could’ve given us the ol’ “I’m just here so I don’t get fined” treatment, but instead, he dropped some seriously golden praise on Clark.
“I love her game,” Mullin said, his tone almost gushing like a teenager on prom night. “A lot like Steph [Curry]. She reminds me of Steph Curry a lot.”
Oh, yes—comparing a WNBA rookie to arguably the greatest shooter in NBA history? Now that’s how you dodge a question! Mullin’s admiration didn’t stop there. He threw out phrases like “toughness” and “incredible skill” as if they were confetti at a championship parade. And in a fitting crescendo, he declared, “The WNBA is on fire, man.”
Hold up, did the WNBA just catch fire, or is Caitlin Clark setting it ablaze herself?
Clark’s fiery debut isn’t just turning heads in the U.S.; she’s creating international buzz faster than a viral TikTok dance. Forget about the haters—Clark is already drawing comparisons to Indiana’s sporting icons. Her relentless performances have captivated the basketball-crazy state. Some say she’s quickly rising to the pantheon of Indiana legends, where people still dream about another Larry Bird swooping in to save the day.
Her stats alone read like a cheat code: 19.2 points per game (because why stop at 18?), 5.7 rebounds (yes, she’s out-hustling taller players), and a whopping 8.4 assists per game (basically screaming, “Let me do it all”). Rookie of the Year? Let’s be real—it wasn’t even a contest.
But it wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows—there were bumps, potholes, and probably a few technical fouls along the way. Clark, however, never lost her cool. When the pressure rose, she rose higher, taking Indiana sports fans along for the ride. Fever fans might as well change the team’s name to the “Clark Show,” because the energy she’s brought to the franchise is off the charts.
So, what’s next for Caitlin Clark? More records? Definitely. More no-look passes and three-pointers from the logo? Absolutely. Indiana better get used to the spotlight because its new queen of the court isn’t dimming anytime soon. And if Chris Mullin’s comparison is anything to go by, she’s about to “Steph” right into the history books.
Stay tuned, folks. This WNBA rookie isn’t just shooting for greatness—she’s hitting nothing but net.