What WNBA Players REALLY Think About Caitlin Clark

Curious about the buzz surrounding NCAA standout Caitlin Clark and her potential in the WNBA? In this video, we delve into the thoughts and opinions of WNBA players on the rising star. From admiration for her skill to questions about her transition to the professional level, discover the varied perspectives from those who know the game best. Tune in to gain insights into how WNBA players perceive one of basketball's most talked-about prospects.
0:00 - Intro
0:45 - Diana Taursi "Next Question"
1:11 - Breanna Stewart "Clark Needs A Championship"
2:08 - Swoopes "Clark's False Record"
3:38 - Taursi "Reality Is Coming"
4:33 - Lexie Brown "Clark isn't good for business"
5:00 - Analysts Take Turns Hating On Clark
5:39 - Lexie Brown Genuinely Hates Caitlin
7:32 - Clark Gets Praise From Legends
8:13 - Fever Fans Love Clark
8:55 - Curry Speaks On Clark
9:33 - Shaq Says "She's the Goat of WBB"
10:01 - Outro

[@accent77]

It's crazy how the NBA players talk her up and all of the old broken down horse carriages in the W try to tear her down.

[@robertward553]

Jealousy just doesn't cover it. Race and sex falls into it also.

[@voguehaven5154]

so many clownish men, stirring up drama that doesn't exist. Go build a house, or fight a war.

[@bondriley2694]

I have always had respect for Diana, but she is quickly eroding that.

[@kathyshea2444]

Can"t stand her and her pathetic attitude

[@PV1230]

Keep in mind that Taurasi, Stewart, and Bird came up through the UCONN system under Geno Auriemma. Paige is Auriemma's current project so I think Taurasi said Paige just out of loyalty to Geno and to UCONN. basically, they're UCONN dead-enders.

[@mathieucataluna]

Sure, bias can be a factor. But next question? She disregarded the question entirely, seems like jealousy and hate to me. You can be bias, but at least explain reasons why Paige is better!

[@fry5family]

Listening to all the ESPN South Carolina announcers disrespecting Iowa all through March Madness was very hard to listen to for that very same reason! And now one of them, Aliyah Boston, is CC's teammate. I really hate prejudice in analysis.

[@bobbylee9727]

CC could care less what others think about her...she lets her on-court basketball do her talking for her. She is focused as H--- what with all the attention and pressure. The "naysayers" in the WNBA need to be professionals and stop the mud slinging.

[@fry5family]

The whole "gotta have a championship" from WNBA players who played on powerhouse teams like UConn, SC... "You can't be great without a ring". I respectfully disagree, and these greats disagree too -- Ernie Banks, Charles Barkley, Elgin Baylor, Barry Bonds, Pavel Bure, Dick Butkus, Rod Carew, Tina Charles, Ty Cobb, Marcel Dionne, Patrick Ewing, Mike Gartner, Ken Griffey Jr, George Gervin, Tony Gwynn, Roy Halladay, Denny Hamlin, James Harden, Dale Hawerchuk, Allen Iverson, Harry Kane, Jim Kelly, Michelle Kwan, Karl Malone, Pete Maravich, Dan Marino, Angel McCoughtry, Tracy McGrady, Reggie Miller, Randy Moss, Anthony Munoz, Steve Nash, Cam Neely, Adam Oates, Brad Park, Chris Paul, Cristiano Ronaldo, Barry Sanders, O.J. Simpson, John Stockton, Derrick Thomas, LaDainian Tomlinson, Mike Trout, Russell Westbrook, Dominique Wilkins, Ted Williams, Carl Yastrzemski. It's really time to dump the whole disrespect, jealousy, hate diatribe and let Caitlin Clark and the Fever have their season. Greatness transfers, sometimes quickly. Caitlin Clark is a great player. Per Coach Staley, "Caitlin Clark is 'one of the' GOATs. Not "THE GOAT", but one of the greatest players of all time, Let's shut up and watch with all the rest of the new eyes CC is drawing to the WNBA this year.

[@tommarshall333]

The WNBA players have been complaining about low game attendance for years. Now, someone, who is 'filling' arenas comes along and the complainers are out in full force. Pathetic jealousy and the season has not even started.

[@smoothblink]

There are WNBA players who have said great things about her. Lisa Leslie, a legend, called her a bona fide baller and the ideal combo of Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi. Diana Taurasi said some nice things as well, complimenting her endurance and speed: "Her motor is unbelievable. I never see her tired." I do think Swoopes and Stewart sounded really biased, but it's not like the whole league is out to get her imo. Also, Diana is just kind of a tease and playfully ribs her closest friends all the time, so from her it's not unexpected. I actually thought Sue saying she would only pick Caitlin for ratings was more insulting. Just my two cents.

[@kevinholman724]

The hate is real

[@robertSchubert-qr4xq]

she did break it in four years and she is 22.

[@PV1230]

she beat Plum's record in less games.

[@conlanding]

When DIana Taurasi and Breanna Stewart were both at UConn, they were NOT selling out their games on the road and sometimes at home, And people DID NOT go out of their way to fly or drive hundreds or thousands of miles and pay hundreds of dollars for tickets, food, hotel and merch to see them play all over the country like they were for Caitlin Clark.

[@Jamie-ff1zm]

I think Taurasi is talking about rookies in general

[@tab529]

Why Paige did not join the 2014 WNBA Draft when she started the same year as CC .Is she afraid that she will lost for the Top Draft Pick?

[@Insertwittypunchlinehere]

Because she’s going to LA next year.

[@VannTheDawn]

If she joined the 2014 draft she would have been drafted when she was 12

[@frankiek2269]

Paige didn’t get to play a year and a half basically. That’s why she stayed. She’ll be a red shirt senior next year.

[@Jamie-ff1zm]

Paige technically has 2 more years of eligibility since she was out her entire junior season with a knee injury

[@ronaldfuller3734]

Has anyone from any pro sports ever shown hate on new rookies like the WNBA. Other teams always welcome all new players. They Embrace them. The WNBA is totally classless. Until Tarasi is retired and gone I'll never watch an WNBA game. I never liked Antonio Brown and now Tarasi.

[@Ottovontubes]

Has anyone in any pro sport ever been called an "all time great" just out of college and without having won a championship ring?

[@fry5family]

@@Ottovontubes Cam Newton is one. There are some others. If it wasn't rare, transformational athletes wouldn't be special.

[@Ottovontubes]

@@fry5family No he's not. He won two national championship in Div 1 in 2008 and 2010. He also won the NJCAA national championship in 2009. Look it up. Wikipedia has it as part of his Career highlights and awards section to make it easy for you.

[@kenswift12345]

DTs team won 8 games last year and she still won’t retire. Can’t wait for Indiana to mop the floor with them

[@carlstokes9834]

She’s a good player AND let’s have some perspective Boston has 2 Natties She was ROY in the W She has to hold her own WITHOUT having the SYSTEM built sound her. If she can do that on offense and defense, she’ll earn her stripes She WILL need screens , ITS THE REALITY….

[@fry5family]

That's what screens are designed to do. If you watch the Fever training camp videos you'll see Clark is doing just fine with step-back threes and running logo jumpers against both men and women defenders. In the pressers her teammates all light up when asked about CC and say that the hype is real.

[@jamesvandemark2086]

They're whining about Clark as she's not from the UCONN mafia!

[@charlescane8723]

WOMEN NOT BEING OBJECTIVE, TELL ME SOMETHING I DON'T KNOW. 🧐

[@fredrickopiyo3390]

I love the fact that the class of 2024 are women and feminine...

[@bisdaktodai4204]

This black Diana is so jealous of Clark .shame on you bitter people

[@josiahflowers6803]

Transitioned Jesus Christ

[@nathanielemmons1924]

Diana just wants to beat Katelyn up for all the attention she has been getting.not only is going to be the face of the league well paid and celebrated.she has the little girls in Iowa shooting three pointers

[@williammummert645]

let the lady alone

[@marlinkojak9882]

they will black ball her right out of the WNBA

[@paytonpoynter3761]

Clark is the best. Stop hating.

[@josephwhisnant9511]

Rich, coming from a 41 year old who has never filled a stadium.

[@davepauley3788]

Caitlins the GOAT

[@chriskringle5191]

Comments like this is where all of the CC hate is coming from... IJS.

[@carlstokes9834]

Stop f’ng talking over one another Lady and Gil

[@anthonypuccetti8779]

Stop with the fake quote clickbait.

[@carlstokes9834]

You aren’t going to have Haley avant-garde slither guarding you in the W!!😂 She’ll be okay but will be an average the first year What will tip the scales is whetER OR NOT THE REFS GIVE HER CALLS THAT SHE SHOULD NOT BE GETTING. If they do she’ll be on one of the all NBA TRAMS 😂

[@garywilson1948]

Yep Lesbian basketball association.

[@garywilson1948]

Layups are tough in this league

[@Fred-vy1hm]

WNBA vets sound a lot like Trump supporters.

[@Insertwittypunchlinehere]

I don’t think any of these ladies are hating. It’s okay to have an opinion and have a favorite that doesn’t fit the narrative. Paige is an overall better player than Caitlyn, she got hurt and is coming off injury. Rickea Jackson is the best overall player from this draft (for the people who actually know basketball) but she’s not even talked about like that. Is that hate? No, it’s not. Caitlyn is a solid athlete, great passer, good iq but she still has a lot to learn. She needs to work on her defense, not getting so flustered when length is on her, and a few more other things. It’s okay to acknowledge that. Pro is a different level and these women realize that.

[@captainfat581]

U say the greatest but couldn't win a championship neither times. Stop the Cap.

[@mathieucataluna]

Stats and impact>championships.

[@Ottovontubes]

What a load of crap. She's an all time great because of her jersey sales? Yeah, the goal of every great ball player is to have the highest jersey sales. That's the measure of a great player, jersey sales. What total BS. Also, prior to Ms. Clark, winning a championship was the metric of greatness. Somehow all of a sudden, you don't have to be a champion to be great, you just need jersey sales. There's no question she's very good, but to be a great you need a championship ring. End of story. Changing the standards for her is pathetic.

[@mathieucataluna]

Jersey sales = impact. Impact is a key factor in determining all time greats. Stats are important, but what you do to impact the game is also as important. Viewership has never been higher since Clark has been here

[@Ottovontubes]

@@mathieucataluna More BS. Jersey sales do NOTHING to impact the game. Viewership is also not an indicator of greatness, it's an indicator of popularity. Greatness is winning championships and demonstrating that you have the ability to go all the way and win. Name one other player who's "greatness" is defined by their jersey sales.

[@mathieucataluna]

@@Ottovontubes their greatness is a factor, the impact you make is what makes players overall great. Stats are more important, but even check the stats she's an all time great

[@Ottovontubes]

@@mathieucataluna What a load of crap. Stats are irrelevant without one of them being a championship ring. Until CC that was the standard. Now somehow because she has good stats but lost 2 attempts at a championship she's an "all time great". Yeah, all you have to do to believe that is ignore that she's the only person who just needed that to be great.

[@michaelwilliams5234]

@@Ottovontubesyou seem a bit bitter. She has single handily bought viewers to the NCAAW sports. She has broken most NCAAW and NCAAM basketball records. She will revive the WNBA now. Get over it punk.

[@kennymccorkle1386]

There is a new wnba developing now Kid , family and endorsement friendly

[@rayon3383]

Oh Diana but you and your wife were ready RIGHT? JEALOUS HATERS LMFAO

[@parkallen3511]

Diana who ?