Is Caitlin Clark the Greatest Rookie of All Time?

Over the weekend Caitlin Clark broke multiple WNBA and rookie records. Is she the greatest rookie in league history?
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[@stevehardwick7285]

One thing that goes unnoticed is that Caitlin has had more defensive pressure put on her than anyone in the league, blitzed and double teamed twice as much as anyone yet she still put up these numbers. Most players have improved a lot since their rookie seasons and I can't even imagine what she's going to be like in a couple years.

[@BzBuck]

This is why there was that stat about her averaging further 3s than the best nba players. She pulls the defenders beyond the 3pt line like we’ve never seen

[@benadek6703]

@@BzBuckshe’s not better at shooting 3s than the nba players and she not as efficient

[@sarahgobrecht1197]

@@benadek6703apples to oranges

[@kriptdawg9398]

@@benadek6703she definitely hasn’t been as efficient with the looong threes like I got used to seeing in college..however…she’s still balling without it and god forbid she actually starts making those bombs efficiently😂

[@benjaminsmith2287]

@@kriptdawg9398 I think she should move away from those. A few occasionally is fine. But her passing is her best attribute. I think she should work more at getting to the rim which will get her to the foul line where she's almost automatic. She should also work in the midrange. A few bombs will come from long 3s but that's not a high percentage shot.

[@hu3rcgtx]

She also holds the record in getting blindsided and clotheslined.

[@polloqpolloq]

I pity the fool that hurts her...

[@trackerone236]

And turnovers 😂

[@torchy187]

⁠and teammates missing layups and bunnies on her easy passes costing her so many more assists.

[@user-bp7vi6de2l]

Yet leads all rookies & point guards in efficiency & top 7 in the league. Get a new line and some bb knowledge. Hater. ​@trackerone236

[@hu3rcgtx]

Caitlyn will join this long list of those horrible WNBA losers with the most turnovers, And also there is always Labron who leads the NBA. ' @@trackerone236 1. Diana Taurasi 1517 2. Sue Bird 1393 3. Becky Hammon* 1224 4. Tina Thompson* 1217 5. Lisa Leslie* 1193 6. DeLisha Milton-Jones 1173 7. Ticha Penicheiro 1134 8. Swin Cash* 1128 9. Courtney Vandersloot 1124 10. Candace Parker 1062 11. Tamika Catchings* 1043 12. Lindsay Whalen* 1006 13. Sylvia Fowles 961 14. Tina Charles 954 Tanisha Wright 954 16. Angel McCoughtry 949 17. Cappie Pondexter 948 18. Shannon Johnson 940 19. Katie Smith* 935 20. Taj McWilliams-Franklin 900 21. Candice Dupree 872 22. Alana Beard 854 23. Katie Douglas 830 24. Alyssa Thomas 823 25. B

[@midaszay213]

Caitlyn Clark is the best thing to happen to women’s basketball

[@aarongerig9223]

Spell her name correctly.

[@chhansen9813]

@@aarongerig9223 Amen

[@JosephFlamm-c3j]

ALL SPORTS!

[@grb024]

EVER.

[@sonnyallagonez5776]

​@@aarongerig9223Kaitlyn, Caitlin, Katelynn,Kaitlin, Caitlyn which is the real spelling dad?

[@tzu2146]

I don't think there has ever been a basketball player like Caitlin Clark. She's amazing.

[@henrystreet6152]

Then you ain’t watch enough basketball

[@ZeroGundam18]

Watch mens basketball. They're plenty like her

[@444z-d4j]

@@ZeroGundam18 not in terms of impact, only a few and definitely not any new players

[@Willard-l7t]

@@ZeroGundam18 So now she's so good people are comparing her to men?

[@henrystreet6152]

@@Willard-l7t the original comment is what you should be replying to. People going too far with this CC glazing. She’s so great but didn’t win in college and the team is most likely not gonna win a championship this year yet too many people talking about how much she’s impacting the game and blah blah blah. And I’m actually rooting for her but I don’t like overhyping people who aren’t even proven yet

[@twizms2]

LeBron is really not even in the conversation. Magic and bird saved the NBA. That's the level Caitlin is on.

[@matchesmalone2625]

I forgot who said this, but they were thinking Caitlin Clark will save the WNBA, and Juju Watkins will put it on a global stage, in the vein of Michael Jordan. I thought that was a good comp

[@michaelkinloch8934]

Yep LeBron came into the NBA after they just had there most profitable decade in the 90s during the Jordan Era

[@chhansen9813]

MJ brought the NBA into a financial stratosphere!

[@chhansen9813]

LeBrhonda has been destroying the NBA!

[@michaelkinloch8934]

@@chhansen9813 facts and Caitlin is doing the same thing for the WNBA just in a different way

[@frankchan5547]

Great show. No yelling or endless adjectives. Focused and well researched, clear delivery.

[@user1-c8yrrr]

Like the Ben Daniel channel. Yeah he is awful

[@charleslobaido8403]

Never watched a WNBA game til CC was drafted.. now I know most players on most teams ...Love your show😊

[@rozannaedwro934]

Me also. I have always found watching sports boring. I just happened to click on a game saw CC make a 3 pointer and I was hooked. Now I love CC and her entire team. I don’t have all the lingo down but I am learning. 😊 I also learned I am quite loud when the Fever scores but I am trying to tone it down so as not to disturb my neighbours. 😂

[@JayJor-o2n]

LIES u don’t know them players u only know CC cuz that’s all who Rachel talks about

[@me7o2x53]

Same

[@specialmedia3123]

They should rename the award to the Caitlin Clark Rookie of the Year award

[@michellerocco5073]

TRUTH 😂😂😂😂❤❤❤ 💯 🙏 👍🏻 😅

[@usveteran9893]

I think by the time CC22 retires there will be an Award Named after her.

[@TheMeefive]

Candace Parker was Roty and MVP in the same season. It's more likely they would name the award after her since she is the greatest WNBA rookie ever.

[@strawpaladin213]

@@TheMeefiveyet statistically doesn’t really match up well against what cc has done. But she was great!

[@MarkFranklin-ws5jf]

The could give dejuener a nickname...Lunch

[@philip6927]

Caitlin Clark is the most exciting and electrifying player in basketball. Aja Wilson MAY very well be the best woman's player in the league, but CC is the one who makes fans and viewers watch in awe at her abilities on and off the court and her ability to lead and to motivate her teammates like no other.

[@Sticks2mini2rs]

I couldn't agree more

[@anthonycales9118]

It would be pretty awesome to see them play on the same team.

[@johnwiggill17]

I think it's really hard to compare a post player with a point guard. positions are so different, shot selection is so different.

[@TheMeefive]

Caitlin makes fans watch the Fever. A'ja actually had people watching the WNBA . Average tv rating for the league was 50500 in 2023, up from 37600 in 2022.

[@lisavote50]

If Aja were to be placed in a brand new team that was placed 2nd to last would she still dominate and bring that team up?

[@Sarcasm_Specialist]

Thing I love the most is CC simply had to let her game speak for her. And, all these disrespectful and negative comments came back to bite them. And, CC didn’t even open her mouth. 😂👏🏼

[@allanburton9385]

No one has elevated an entire league or sport like she has as a rookie. Her impact parallels Wayne Gretzky, Tiger Woods, Michael Jordan - but as a rookie. Truly a GOAT rookie.

[@TheMeefive]

Caitlin has not elevated the WNBA, she's elevated the Fever

[@catsabotage3362]

​@@TheMeefivethe fact this is the only profitable year of the W, brought to you solely by CC, proves you wrong.

[@TheMeefive]

@@catsabotage3362 The WNBA will lose 50 million in 2024.

[@TheMeefive]

@@catsabotage3362 The WNBA will lose 50 million in 2024

[@TheMeefive]

​@catsabotage3362 The WNBA will lose 50 million in 2024

[@rickvela9126]

I don’t know how she couldn’t be considered the all time greatest rookie in WNBA, her talent is extraordinary, but what I find most impressive is the manner in which she conducts herself . Her pre and post game interviews , her constant compliments of her teammates and competitors alike, her poise and maturity , interaction and engagement with her fans and on and on and on . She’s the whole package and the single best thing that ever happened to WNBA .

[@warrennichols9745]

❤ I agree with everything you're saying about Caitlyn Clark she reminds me of the way Julius Dr J Irving carrying himself he was a spokesman for the NBA with our Philadelphia 76ers❤😂

[@rickvela9126]

@@warrennichols9745 ahh , I’m a Long Island NY’er and actually saw him play in HS. Agree with you assessment of him and the way he conducted himself . He was the first person to take off from free throw line and dunk and when MJ did it ,!he showed reverence to the good Doctor

[@aarongerig9223]

@@warrennichols9745 If you are a fan, spell her name correctly.

[@ES-rp6dx]

I don’t care what woke media is saying what she brontosaurus her team, teammates and league she is 100% MVP

[@SugarRay2]

The nba is much more competitive, so we are comparing different games.

[@nelxson2000]

Don't know if she is the greatest rookie of all time.... What I do know is that she has me staying up til 2.30am to watch her. I could barely name any WNBA players now I have fallen in love with the whole Indiana Fever squad. Plus I am watching KZbin channels and listening to podcasts that ordinarily I wouldn't. It's all because of CC22 💯

[@TheAdidasKnifer]

Caitlin clark been breaking records lately we truly love to see it keep balling queen

[@nathanhanks9488]

My understanding is, that she’s already broken 63+ records, some are rookie records while others are W-records. Some of them continue to be stretched or extended, making them NEARLY impossible for ANYONE to ever reach.

[@TheAdidasKnifer]

@@nathanhanks9488 thats crazy if you ask me.

[@RichardPuou]

Caitlin Clark is the best ROY ever!

[@nr14989]

CC is the ROOKIE GOAT

[@chhansen9813]

WILL BE THE ALL TIME GOAT IN 3 YEARS OR LESS!

[@playerx2006]

@@chhansen9813 How? A'ja just got a 1000 point season

[@jonnyreb3032]

GROAT... google it

[@user-bp7vi6de2l]

​How many years did it take A'jay to achieve that? CC will do that in less time.

[@playerx2006]

@@user-bp7vi6de2l idk lol I'm not an A'ja fan, I just know she got it this year

[@warrennichols9745]

❤ Caitlin Clark score 35 points and broke Sheryl Swoopes record and I'm so proud of Caitlin Clark nothing but love and respect to one of the greatest Shooters and assist player I ever seen and she may go on to be the greatest player of all time❤

[@johnbumgarnerjdbum4415]

she is not a great shooter.

[@WilliamOutten-vu6rx]

Ruth, Mantle, Williams, Johnson, Ali, Tyson, Wilt, Larry, Michael, Magic, Gretzky, Namath, Tittle, Arnold, Tiger, Dale...Caitlin. An incomplete list of people who changed the game. And when you are putting that many more a$$e$ in the seats, there's no doubt that you are the most impactful rookie in league history. By a long$hot.

[@TheMeefive]

Caitlin has helped the Fever to almost a 400% increase in average home attendance. The rest of the league is growing despite Caitlin. Average home attendance for the league went up over 200% in 2022. It went up another 115% in 2023. 140% in 2024.

[@dongubrud3518]

Absolutely the greatest rookie ever in the WNBA. As you said, she is on par with the likes of LeBron, Tiger, and Wayne Gretzjy for her total impact on the league. Quite simply the most exciting baller to watch since MJ.

[@Martin-fl7ub]

You mean MJ ….. right????

[@TheMeefive]

Candace Parker was Roty and league MVP. Caitlin is a nice second at best.

[@TheMeefive]

Caitlin's impact on the league. The league will lose 50 million in 2024 because of chartered flights. The league had average tv ratings of 50500 in 2023. In 2024 only 1 team is averaging more than 50000, the rest of the league is below the 2023 average. Caitlin's been great for the Fever, detrimental to the rest of the league.

[@khanapanther]

@@TheMeefive Candace wouldn't win mvp is Aja was in the league.

[@impartialreview-r7f]

Since the break, CC has surpassed A'ja Wilson in contributed points/game averaging 47.06 to 43.6. contributed points is rebounds + points + 2*assists All contributed points in a game is 66 which is held by CC

[@user-bp7vi6de2l]

​@Hope...M CC has better all around stats than A'jay. CC average ranking in stats is 10.5. A'jay is at 17.5. CC>>A'jay. Numbers don't lie.

[@user-bp7vi6de2l]

CC was leading the league in contributing points by scoring and assist even before the break.

[@TheMeefive]

How convenient that you leave out turnovers. CC has 220, giving her an assist to turnover ratio of 1.46. Turnovers are actually points lost. So if you factor them in A'ja is burying CC.

[@TheMeefive]

Win shares A'ja 10.7 Caitlin 3.0 Aliyah Boston 4.4 Kelsey Mitchell 3.1.

[@impartialreview-r7f]

@@user-bp7vi6de2l Only ESPN writers can average stats because it's an absurd thing to do. In part, because it doesn't take into consideration the quality of your team and the amount that you are contributing on each of the stats.

[@fallofasparrow429]

Appreciate your show!👍 CC is a pop-culture movement and a transcendent personality🏀👏. Larger than life💪

[@nisis1]

i missed the personality part.

[@fallofasparrow429]

@@nisis1 I guess I chose that word because I feel like it goes beyond just an athlete or basketball player. But you’re right, I probably could’ve picked something different🤷‍♂️😊

[@alvinpowell6189]

CC’s impact across the board cannot be denied. Her value to EVERY single player has been huge. In travel, in eyes on the WNBA, new fans, butts in seats and a new TV deal for the league. How many times on away games have they had to move to bigger arenas just because CC was coming to play. As far as “Value Added” Caitlin is the MVP, her stats are icing on the new huge cake!!

[@redscorpion9325]

Passing Cheryl Swoops 😂that definitely hurt her feelings

[@EddyBrill]

I feel fo swoops. Not

[@aarongerig9223]

@@redscorpion9325 Swoops can just go on diet her self.

[@benadek6703]

Let me know when Caitlin wins a chip and wins multiple mvps before we can bring up Sherryl swoopes

[@aarongerig9223]

@@benadek6703 Let me know when you have ever watched any of Swoopes games. Much less bought tickets to a game. 😂😂😂

[@edreso2592]

😂😂😂

[@MarkScott-f5r]

Rachel you are awesome for having Caitlins back. What a classy lady you are. Keeping it real.

[@soupguru1]

Those of us who have been able to witness her growth and game at the college level are incredibly happy that her transition to the wnba has been so impactful! Her numbers will continue to soar through the playoffs. Jedn from Iowa City Iowa, proudly supporting the Iowa Hawkeyes as well as the Indiana Fever. Thank you for your enthusiasm! I don’t think we are likely to see another female athlete with the range of skills she displays, her basketball IQ is phenomenal and she is just getting started at the professional level. I hope that the “haters” can move on to embracing her talents and recognize the benefits they will gain right along with her!

[@doylerhoads4045]

This may seem like ancient history, but she reminds me of Larry Bird. They both had huge hype when they were coming into their leagues. They have similar skill sets and talent, both had huge impacts on their teams even in their rookie year, and and both helped elevate a struggling league.

[@TheMeefive]

Caitlin has elevated the Fever. The league has diminished because of her.

[@steve_22xy]

the question for Chennedy Carter is what does SHE bring to the table? -divisiveness, thug play, making teammates want to leave (Mabry, etc), fighting/arguing with teammates. these things overshadow her great scoring ability.

[@GreaterThanWealth]

I see I’m on the white side of KZbin again

[@jrky8857]

​@@GreaterThanWealthlol more like the right side. Carter ain't leading her on even 1 stat in the big six. Not even 1 bruh. Gonna have to find somewhere to let them tears out my man

[@GreaterThanWealth]

@@jrky8857 by right you must mean right wing. Which is why I don’t vote that way anymore

[@nancywhitehead219]

The best thing about CC is that she doesn't look to break records. She plays B-ball and works with her teammates to win. Everything else just happens 😊

[@bruceeaton4248]

MVP it’s not about the best player! By definition, MVP is the Most VALUABLE Player, which is Caitlin Clark. No one else in the league will ever be close to bringing as much VALUE to the league on a daily basis as Caitlin Clark. Ever!

[@mistameanor1]

Not sure there really any debate. She’s next level

[@johnraymond9170]

Her ability to adjust in the game to what the other team is doing is very impressive. Knowledge of the game is something that will make her a great analyst one day, calling games and drawing viewers with her honest approach. She’ll be a part of basketball for a long time.

[@JL..]

It's insane that CC is 1st in steals per game and 2nd in defensive rebounds along with all her offensive accolades CC is the combination of MJ Lebron and Curry of WNBA MJ - Bringing popularity and money to a dying sport Lebron - Most dominant rookie and good player Curry - Sensational player who can also shoot highlight reel threes and shines light on wnba to foreign fans internationally

[@pudgieayer9052]

Sheryl Swoops is going to be a memory in her own mind as CC eliminates her name from the record books!!😂😂😂😂😂

[@chopperlim2322]

swoopes has records. now in the era designated BC ...

[@markinsacramento]

Caitlin already has the record for the most records broken by a rookie. Well at least i think she does. She is giving life to the WNBA when it never really was alive. To allll of her haters, I've never heard of you and would have never seen you play if it wasn't for Caitlin. And im not alone. I like the excitement she brings to a game I've never watched.

[@gregcrawley2668]

When I was a teenager back in 70s there was a TV show called Wonder Woman. Clark is the new Wonder Woman.

[@Foulball0206]

Loved that show.

[@scottendicott3249]

Under the conditions she has had to play under. She is without a doubt the best and most advanced rookie to play in the WNBA. Admittedly by many retired WNBA players. No other rookie has ever been defended like CC. To accomplish what she has is more than impressive.

[@brianb2023]

LBJ came into the league that was already popular. CC came into the league making the W popular and given it more exposure than it has ever had!

[@NoahLinden]

CC would have had 150 more assists this season if her teammates could make layups.

[@RolieVerSinganon-es8lr]

Caitlin is the most impactful rookie of all time, basing on the amount of growth percentage they bring to each of their league, the gate attendance, tv viewership, merchandise sales, media coverage

[@Billylamar]

When it comes to her impact on the sport Caitlin easily has the greatest rookie year ever. She is the sole reason people are now WNBA viewers. Everything has gone up over 100 percent when it comes to views/attendance/merch sales. We are witnessing something people will talk about for the next 100 years. It’s really cool.

[@prjoseph1]

CC is the MVP, greatest rookie of all time and rookie of the year.

[@meJonShea]

As far as impact to a league, I think the Bird/Magic rookie year was similar to Caitlin‘s. But it took both of them, and a rivalry that included, from the college years, the Midwest, and in the pros, both coasts, and also the racial component. Caitlin has single-handedly transformed her league.

[@richdoll8898]

Yes! 💯💯💯 Her impact on the fan base and elevating women’s basketball is unmatched. She is doing for women’s basketball what Tiger did for golf!

[@namastenicholas]

Yes, she is the Most Valuable Rookie in sports. You touched on this, but I think it needs to be highlighted, her impact on a failing, subsidized league, which couldn't find a way to get out of its' own mediocre way. A league that has excellent talent, an exciting and entertaining product, but a dis-EASE against success. Caitlin Clark punched through these barriers like no other could, it must have seemed impossible to even imagine this happening.

[@lynbaker511]

Hello Rachel, love your channel, you have great presentation and integrity. Caitlin’s numbers don’t lie, on court, financial growth to the Fever and WNBA, growth in attendance. I would also add international fan growth. I am from the UK and started following CC22 last year and have now become a WNBA fan. I’m watching games live at 1-3 am, I’m saving up to come over to see a Fever game, hopefully next season. I’m a fan of Caitlin, not just because she has a unique gift for the game but the way she conducts herself. In her rookie year she has had immense pressure and negativity thrown at her. She has accepted it, let her game do the talking, not bad mouthed anyone and is always taking about we or they in the positive. When she talks in the negative it’s about how she should have done better, how she can improve, what she can learn. Caitlin is a very talented and unique 22 year old, she has achieved all this in her rookie year, imagine what she can achieve next season. If Caitlin doesn’t get ROTY it will be a travesty of justice, what more could she have done, I think she should be MVP, no one in the league has her combined numbers.

[@TonyLee-fm2fy]

Caitlin Guinness Book Clark

[@rondadavis1141]

I love that she broke Swoopes points per game record. How sweet it is!

[@carmenfuentes7755]

Hi, I’m 73 years old and I have always loved girls basketball and watch my nieces play it and watch some of the WNBA game but it now ❤ watched and recorded the games even payed to watch the games on KZbin and I love Clark and all the girls who play because they can be just as good as men. THANK YOU Carmelita

[@wreckingrich3788]

The fact alone that without her the wnba would still be lingering on the virge of bankruptcy and no one knew a single player's name beside the dude's who got caught in Russia and now they have a million people following, and we start learning most of the names should give her the most valuable player in the history of the franchise.

[@ronprichard6145]

Clark is one of the greatest WNBA players of all time. Her rookie stats are better than Sheryl Swoopes' stats in any of her MVP years.

[@JulianBG]

In WNBA she is definitely the best RoAT, based on all records broken alone she is the GOAT rookie. Just check all other WNBA stars in their rookie year and you'll be shocked how big is the difference. And don't forget to watch the next game, because she is currently holding as well the best FT percentage of all rookies ever and next game that can be sealed.

[@dougboone9330]

Yes she is the best most influential rookie ever to play the game.

[@michaelanderson6290]

Absolutely the best ever!

[@clairroth7]

Great episode, Rachel! CC, if not the greatest rookie across the board, she is certainly the most impactful. I believe that impact will be felt even more in years to come as we see the viewer and attendance ratings rise even more and many more young ladies get into basketball inspired by her excellence both on the court and off.

[@goldensilver793]

CC is one of the greatest athletes of all time...103 records, titles or awards in college also...

[@mwriley101]

I can't argue for CC as the best rookie of all time, as while I have been a women's basketball fan since the mid nineties (go UCONN) , I'm not a stat geek. I love what CC has been doing for the WNBA, and I love watching her and watching how she has drawn the Fever into her orbit, and encouraged them all to be the best they could be. Truly a facet of a true champion, right up there with Larry Legend.

[@MichaelMiner-k8b]

Don't know if she's the greatest rookie ever, in any sport, but few players have had an impact on an entire league the way Caitlin has. The last, single player to elevate their sport to soaring new heights was Tiger Woods. Clark has lifted her team from bottom dweller into playoff contender, and with basically the same roster as last season. And, finally, no athlete since MJ has packed arenas at home and on the road like Caitlin. She is a phenom, love her or not. I am a huge fan!

[@grb024]

We're all watching greatness. Who really knows how much she will grow and how great she will get. This has all happened in her ROOKIE YEAR. She has an entire career ahead of her, provided she doesn't get hurt...sidelined by Alyssa Thomas in the first round of the playoffs or flattened by some other jealous hater who has a "not on my watch" mentality. We've seen her take some massive hits from women who seem like their intent is to be the one who clips her career. I mention Alyssa Thomas specifically because that hit she gave Caitlin in their last matchup was BRUTAL and premeditated. So......if Caitlin can manage to avoid the hate and steer clear of a massive injury that the players, her coach, her GM, The W and the refs obviously have no problem with, then she could go down as the greatest of ALL TIME.

[@NameBegatsName]

In Caitlin, I am witnessing a history in making. I was too young to eyewitnesse Pistol Pete, but now I am witnessing the GOAT college scorer in a professional basketball league.

[@Roberto-cg2gr]

Let us all cheer Caitlin to break the seasons record of 3s. She needs 9

[@clarkd1955]

Obviously, GOAT. Fever had an average of 4,000 per game at $60 average ticket price last year. The main characters on the Fever this year are the same as last year except Caitlin. This year 17,000 average per game at average ticket price of $140. Do the math and the take was $4.8 million last year and well over $45 million this year. She has brought Fever average away games to over 15,000 and TV rating of 1 million plus in 16 out of 18 in the WNBA this year. Her stats are incredible but nobody has moved the needle on team/league revenues like this before. Her impact on the WNBA has been well over $50 million this year.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

Caitlin played well Sunday. She's one of the greatest rookies of all time, sure. I don't think the Fever are going to beat the Sun. They're too disorganized defensively and I don't love their offensive schemes. Both Caitlin and Boston get a bit rattled and Caitlin especially gets frustrated in big games with herself and the refs. That's going to matter in the playoffs. This is all about the learning experience and growth. If they win one game I'm happy. If not, she still had an exceptional rookie season. The Fever still had a big season. But the Fever need more pieces and really, a better coach. Also, Mitchell has been phenomenal post Olympic break.

[@lahinch69]

Spot on.

[@grb024]

Truth. I really think the main thing holding them back is their coach. I think if she had an elite coach, she would be doing even more. I believe many of the Fever wins were despite poor coaching. That will come much more into play in the playoffs. Also, these woman will have a target on her head much more intensely than even the beginning of the year. Granted, she's learned what to do with that target now.

[@dougboone9330]

Great job as always. Your honest and professional take is always spot on. Thanks for taking pride in your work.

[@tootsrr1]

CC is the Best of the Best Rookie across all Basketball support from NZ

[@petep5207]

I could listen to Rachel read the phone book....A to Z....She is such a great speaker!

[@vicenteharrison6708]

Rachel, you're the real MVP for keeping it real about the ROY sniper and dimer CC - it's like a breath of fresh air in a world of hot takes. I've been riding with you for a minute, but now you're officially the LeBron of podcasting and basketball coverage among your peers - keep finger rollin on the haters! 🤌🏾🏀

[@chhansen9813]

Alex, Ill take "what is a brown noser" for $200

[@serafinobueti7154]

@@chhansen9813 🎱

[@MaxxZimonick]

The assist record is now 329 with one game left to play

[@jbrock8596]

Wilt Chamberlain was more accomplished ROY and MVP, but in this context of lifting a league my vote would be to Magic who did not win ROY (Bird did) but was Finals MVP and got that championship ring in his first year. Also, crazily the same year as Bird and Magic, Wayne Gretzky introduced himself to the NHL and the world by putting up crazy scoring numbers, winning all kinds of awards and making the NHL pretty damn watchable. He is VERY similar to CC in some respects, scoring and assists being his calling cards.

[@troycarlton1287]

If you look at all the other players from the beginning to now.. It's clear CC is the biggest impact in the league...CC 💯👑💫🌟 and the fever is contagious 💯

[@laguilayanisulan2830]

Thats why SWOOPES hated her so much. Now that her record is broken Swoopes will hate her more. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@VMSBIGOT]

Oh, don't worry, people will find ways to downplay Clark's stats. I'm waiting for the Swoopies to claim her stats aren't real because she had an Olympic break (and ignoring the 11 games in 20 days to start the season because of it). And unless Indy wins the championship, they will never consider her a great rookie. Clark told Bluder she wanted to take Iowa to the final four. That was the teams goal. They went twice. We don't know what Clark's true goal is this season; I don't think it is to win the championship. Not saying she wouldn't play her heart out to win it, but just a goal standpoint. Personally I think its either to make it to the semifinals, or at the very least to bring a playoff game to Gainbridge. I can already hear Geno hating on Clark and Indy fans now. Can't wait for him to tell me (again) that I'm dumb for liking an exciting player and hiw much better Paige is. Spoiler: shes not. I can't wait to see Lucy Olsen outsell Paige on draft night jerseys next year.

[@OakHillSoulman]

There may be more statistically dominant rookies in American sports history (Lebron is not one of them) but I’m having a hard time thinking of a more impactful one (and I’m 73 and a lifelong sports junkie). She has lifted the league to unprecedented heights and has become must-see TV, if you’re lucky enough to be able to watch. She gets my vote for best rookie.

[@bricklyny]

Caitlin will score 50 in a game before it's all said it done. I hope I'm in the crowd when she does it

[@mlouise1828]

The edge Caitlin has on Lebron is that she became popular around the world in her late sophomore year, often in sports news. Lebron's only before he was drafted, because Kobe was still there, besides NBA is popular already because of MJ.

[@johnjarvis6051]

Wayne Gretzky was a pro at 17. Tiger was unmatched. Clark is terrific. You can't compare different sports heroes. They're all great. Let's enjoy her while we can.

[@rossrreyes]

Yes. Period. Its not a numbers issue. Its an attention issue; I'm a 45 yr old man who's had Zero interest in Womens Sports. Until Clark. Just the fact that im writing this is proof

[@etherscholar]

She is! We the people will remember her rookie year even if they refuse to, she's the WNBA GOAT - it's her name people will remember in 20 years.

[@rickcarlson8892]

Even other leagues know, just won't acknowledge it out loud!

[@AlekiTuilave]

It seems to be heading that way. She carries herself with such pride. She doesn't have to go low as she's flying so high .... She's definitely going to land on the moon with records that others will be aspiring too👍

[@OneLoveGodTruth]

Caitlin Clark is Human of the Year 💯

[@WhiskeyB]

Love your commentary Rachel. Very informative!

[@MichaelAmicone-f1p]

Imagine if her team knew how to play with her passing game in the first twenty games. It would be sick.

[@jonathonpalbicke6122]

As a CC fan through College, and knowing her career all the way back to childhood, I was so easily triggered by her haters I could not calm down watching every single game in the first half until after the break, when she really went off with some consistency. Anyway, wait till next year in games when she is REALLY on 🔥🔥🔥 ☑️👌😎 JP

[@Sticks2mini2rs]

There's no other rookie like Caitlin Clark 🙌

[@drkks318]

and fever broke the attendance record this season surpassing mystics and liberty by 200k more.

[@CharlieBrown-qd8vc]

There has never been such a transcendent phenomenon like Caitlin Clark. No one lights up the hearts and desires like this young woman. She's the little girl who dared to dream big, work hard, and achieve greatness. In her we see the good shining through a troubled world. We not only cheer for her, we cheer for all of us. Absolutely, the greatest rookie, but given her overall impact on basketball and lives of people who love her, will go on to be the GOAT in all of sports. Lucky are those of us who get to bear witness. ♥

[@abtrtomr]

100% GROAT. Elite Playmaker. Elite Shooter. Elite Ball Handler. Elite Passer. All in one.

[@julesm8106]

when a basketball player talks about just wanting to play "good basketball," you know who that basketball player is.

[@GiantDwarf2718]

Yes. She is. Some people have a hard time recognizing history when it is happening in front of their eyes.

[@mmikels]

Did she just say "Uwian na!" at the end? Love it! 👌

[@jimhanlon1656]

Wow! I also grew up in Akron and my sister went to St. V's. I totally feel that Caitlin Clark has been the most impactful Rookie ever in any sport. She is even ahead of Tiger. I think she is the most impactful WNBA player of all time.

[@TheresePikire]

Just subscribed. You are articulate and concise. Well presented.

[@beerrebel1]

She is more than rookie of the year she is athlete of the year

[@ruyeliaslopez7783]

Yes, Caitlin Clark is the greatest rookie of all-time! The totality of her record-breaking performances as a rookie will be unsurpassed for more than a generation. Not only that. Her impact to the WNBA and women's sports, albeit unappreciated by the OGs of the league, is through the roof. And at the same time, the attacks on her both physically and mentally are almost criminal in character but she rose admirably over these immature, petty, butch-inspired, and racist acts and stayed on course as a role model and a professional basketball player.

[@charlieverto-ey2bp]

CC is not only uplifting herself by breaking records but she is also helping her teammates hit new highs and possibly break some records of her own!

[@johnle1535]

Yes, and love your show.

[@rneidermyer5266]

I knew there was a WNBA league before CC. I could not tell you a think about it, teams, players, conferences, nothing. CC drew me in. Enough said.

[@namastenicholas]

Once again, you've done a professional job of outlining Caitlin's accomplishments and the merits of Kelsey Mitchell, Aliyah Boston and Lexie Hull being recommended for All WNBA honors by the Fever organization, justifiably so. When I consider the Caitlin Clark "haters", I have taken upon myself to issue new categories of awards. I nominate Geno Auriemma for "Most Viscous Poser" or MVP, Sheryl Swoopes for "Most Bitter Poser" or MBP and Angel Reese for "Most Disappointing Poser" or MDP.

[@Nadee300]

The question is: Is Caitlin Clark the best rookie of all time? The Answer is Yes Caitlin: Most Points For a rookie in a season Most Three pointers for a rookie in a season Most Assists for a rookie in a season. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@rpmartin2485]

Home attendance this year surpassed 600K, I’ve heard stories about people driving four hours just to watch Clark play.

[@ConnieLeinicke]

Recently I saw a mother and young daughter interviewed at a home Fever game who drove 20 hours from Canada to watch CC play. Awesome!

[@MaryannThereseCachuela]

Yes since her college days in Iowa. Across u s others from Canada