Why Caitlin Clark is the female Larry Bird

[@HoopDocHoop]

Do you think Caitlin is going to be the next Larry Bird?

[@alrocky]

That was fun to watch these magicians at work! Thanks.

[@WedontBuyItWeRequestIt]

@@HoopDocHoop probably, lot of similarities their jersey # are both double numbers 22 & 33, both are miracle workers, both lost in the NCAA finals, both trash talkers both white, and their names are both 3 syllables, if she wins the ROTY she is truly the female Larry

[@HoopDocHoop]

@@alrockyAppreciate it, Glad you like the vid 🔥🔥

[@HoopDocHoop]

@@WedontBuyItWeRequestIt Nice insight! Oh, she'll definitely win ROTY fo' sure! 💯💯

[@WedontBuyItWeRequestIt]

@@HoopDocHoop 0h! and another thing, both are Indiana Players and Clark has Mchale and Parish in the guise of Boston and Mitchell

[@rainbowriderjt7833]

Thank You!!!! I've been saying this for months on other videos! The 3 pointers, the no look passes, the fake outs and the steals! Most people say she's like Steve Curry but you just proved what I thought all along! She's the female Bird!

[@HoopDocHoop]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@drex23100]

I believe more and more fans are seeing the obvious similarities.

[@DAVIDMILLER-nc9vo]

@@HoopDocHoop I am old enough to have seen Larry Bird in person! He and Caitlin are like brother and sister. Joined at the Basketball Brain! I do appreciate this video, thanks.

[@HoopDocHoop]

@@DAVIDMILLER-nc9vo 🙏🙏

[@christriber8359]

There is no highlight reel of Reese and Jordan? I rest my case!! CC is always making it look like everyone else is sitting still 😂😂😂

[@heetcrusher2880]

ah man those Bird replays bring back childhood memories watching on a Saturday or Sunday.

[@2cats24GOD]

I agree. ❤🏀❤

[@DAVIDMILLER-nc9vo]

Clark reminds me of Bird in how he "handled" the media. Bird (while in the NBA) and now, Clark, ignore the comments by press, other organizations and individuals. Clark does not respond publicly about the faults, failures, or slights of, and by, other players. She keeps her mouth shut. In Bird's era, there was no internet so there was no social media as a conduit of abuse. Both of them use the best tactic against abuse; IGNORE. Even when retired, Bird kept his mouth shut except for praising other player's talent. With one exception; to paraphrase, "I don't like Bill LambBill Laimbeer, he'd try to hurt you." And another paraphrase (Bird) directed at sports writers, "I don't care what you write or say, I don't read listen to your comments". I don't care.

[@jameslaughter5183]

Nice to hear another who truly understands and appreciates Bird.

[@HoopDocHoop]

Damn, that was cold!

[@michaelgomez3044]

But he was a ruthless trash talker on the court.

[@dansavoie5087]

You no nothing about Larry Bird. He didn't ignore comments by players or media. He always spoke his mind and took shit from no one. Also known as one of the biggest basketball trash talkers ever. If he said "I don't listen or watch or care about what is said, that there is a push back to a reporter. That is a reaction CC has never made. Do your homework and see how Larry Bird reacted to negative comments about him. I watched him play all his career and never seen him take the high road except for some occasions reporters tried to get him to react to questions about race. It's fantastic that many fans of CC watch her play against other WNBA teams. But do they watch games she doesn't participate? If the Fever loses in the playoffs will her fans continue to watch remainder of playoffs ? Being a basketball fan automatically makes me a fan of CC. She's a wonderful player who will go on to be a Superstar. So I truly and hopefully nothing like this ever happens to her but if she has an injury that keeps her out for a whole season, will her fans still watch WNBA games that year ? CC's fans as well as bringing positivity to the WNBA have also brought negativity. They make statements and claims, that are absurd (like yours about Bird ) about basketball and WNBA history. Most quite frankly are ignorant about WNBA, it's history and basketball in general.. She hasn't played a full season and her fans have crowned her ROY ( which I believe she'll win and deserves all though Reese has had a great rookies season also ), MVP, greatest WNBA player ever, outraged she wouldn't be on Olympic Team, have posted on Tik Tok or You Tube statistical comparisons to other player current or in history but never post any negative stats like turnovers. Some blame her teammates not being able to catch her passes. Which implies her teammates from Iowa could do what her Fever teammates can't. How about the fact that WNBA players are much better athletes and defenders than those in college. Since they were the best college basketball had to offer. Some overreact if something negative is said about her. Or are over zealous to say the least if she's fouled hard, pushed or bump. Most of her fans could care if another player pushed , fouled hard bumped. Then there's The statements about how other WNBA players hate and and are jealous of CC. There isn't hatred or jealousy. It's resentment. From the CC fan's singular following of 1 player and no others. Knowledge about only one team in WNBA. Over extra coverage from all sports media outlets. The feeling that their accomplishments this season aren't being recognized to the abundance that CC's are. This is why some WNBA players resent her. Not hate not jealously. Players in all sports don't hate or are jealous of talent. They respect talent. Most of CC 's fans are not fans. They're groupies. Not fans of basketball but fans of just one player. Not the game. Not it's history. Just one white player. Oh yes, many of CC's fans follow her because she's white. Since Obama was elected and then followed up by Trump election. The racists have risen from the shadows. First because their extreme distaste that a President was elected that was non white. Then exhilarated they had a champion in Trump. There's no outright statements about how they feel. Just a following and loyalty what makes them feel good. Feel proud. Feel vindicated. Feel vindicated for no reason. Just a fabrication on being treated unfairly. They feel they were disrespected. Like WNBA players feel disrespected from CC's fans and sport media outlets. Theirs a resentment towards non whites from CC's fans and Trump loyalists ( obviously not all, but enough that makes a difference ). This isn't fair for CC. All she's trying to to is be the best basketball player she can be. To be the best teammate. To play for her fans. Unfortunately for her she's been put in the middle of her fans and sport media outlets against many other WNBA players. She's not responsible. What choice does she have but to try to be respectful and courteous to both sides. She doesn't need this unnecessary pressure. Bird never had this type of pressure. Her fans cause controversy by making outrageous statements, claims and attacking a player or sport media outlet if they hear or see what they perceive as negativity towards her. These are groupues of a player, not fans of game of basketbal, or it's history. While televised sports media, podcasts and radio sport talk shows see $'s with all new followers. Not wanting to lose these new followers, topics involving CC are seldom negative. If so, not for any length of time. Her turnovers are rarely discussed. These sport outlets don't want to lose followers or sponsors. So instead of trying to be fair,, they fuel the fire between CC's fans and fans of WNBA who resent the intense adoration CC receives. It's disappointing so far to me what type of fans of CC are. I was hoping for a an excitement about WNBA and it's players. Not just for one player. As far as as sports media outlets are concerned, I've always know what they're are. Arrogant lowlife who belive they know it all and their opinions matter.

[@kdfox2007]

This has been my thought for the past year. Exactly Correct. No here team is into the playoffs in rookie season. The team she has around here is good, being made great by Caitlin. Just like Bird created multiple hall of famers in his teams.

[@HoopDocHoop]

Totally Agree!!

[@DonLuc23]

She is also bringing the fans to the games, just as Larry did.

[@sandiegoman66]

Amazing video compilation, amazing comparison, Catlin is also AMAZING as Bird was.

[@HoopDocHoop]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@DRPConnelly]

Beautifully done. CC was the Steph Curry of women's BB in college. Now she's the play-making Larry Bird of the WNBA. Long may she reign.

[@HoopDocHoop]

👑👑

[@proudsellout484]

LOL She is more closer to JOHN STOCKTON/STEVE NASH who played PG than Bird. BIRD was not a PG! STOP comparing APPLES to ORANGES!!

[@x00p3]

@@proudsellout484 Though Bird was a SF he played like a point guard.

[@proudsellout484]

@@x00p3 Yes. But he wasn’t. A comparison should be apples to apples. Bird did make good passes and crazy shots. But he still had a six foot 9 frame. Let’s say CC was a women’s 6 foot 4 PG. Then it might be a better comparison. Bird was more athletic than CC. Look at the crazy shots he made. CC is more controlled. Go look at Jerry West who was a PG. CC is more like that. Bird was an athletic freak who could bend his body and still make a shot. CC does have a 3 point shot that she can make off balance like bird. Besides that. She seems more like Jerry West who was a great scoring PG as well.

[@johnnysoccer1983]

@@proudsellout484 How about comparing skills to skills, plays to plays, game to game. When talking about people playing a similar game, how they play is what matters. When comparing a players impact on the game or how valuable they are, then taking position into account becomes important. For this, saying she plays like Larry Bird in these ways, there's no need and no point in bringing positions into it, how they play is the deciding factor.

[@IAmIM24]

The fact you can make this video before the end of her first full season is testament to her skills. I dont even watch basketball, (im from London, UK) but two things i know for certain, when i found Larry Bird clips about 4 yrs ago i knew instantly that when in saw him in action he is in my opinion the greatest sportsman of all TIME. No one comes close, the things he did will never be done again, then when i saw Caitlin Clark hype and while ive not seen her telling the oposing teams manager, bench, individual stars what shes about to do and then do it, what i do see is the bb IQ of a GOAT, the flair, the shooting skills, the heart of a born winner. 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@HoopDocHoop]

Facts!

[@RonaldSaylor]

A lot of work to put this together but well worth it! Thanks!!!!

[@HoopDocHoop]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching

[@boosuedon]

I noticed the similarities months ago! The one pass they did not show in this vid was the FULL COURT PASS leading her running team mate perfectly time and time again! CC embarrasses whoever is guarding her, makes them trip over themselves, just like Larry Legend Bird! A Lakers guard once said in a interview when asked who he would rather guard, Jordan, or, Bird, without hesitation he said Jordan! The interviewer, a bit surprised asked why and the NBA HALL of Famer said; "Michael make you look slow, Bird make you look stupid!" Caitlin has that same skill set. The girl is just exceptional!

[@HoopDocHoop]

Agree 💯💯

[@TheMule71]

That "Lakers guard" would be James Worthy (SF) I believe. To me what makes CC similar to Bird is the way she reacts to negativity. She steps it up. In the late Bird era, with a broken back, even MJ would tell his younger teammates to leave Larry alone. The last thing you wanted was a overconfidente rookie to poke the bear. MJ had learned the hard way that you don't want to face a pissed off Larry. Ever. Even in '91. CC is sort of teaching the same lesson. So far no one has managed to get in her head (and they tried). She responds by playing even better. Then yeah, the IQ. Both LB and CC have it. Basketball IQ activates immedately that's why as a rookie Larry ended up 4th in MVP voting. I don't know but CC definitely could do the same or better this season. She could be 2nd. They'd never give it to her of course and Wilson is a strong deserving player anyway.

[@father811]

Problem is, younger fans probably never saw Bird play and don't have any idea n how phenomenal he was. I watched his college games at Indiana State. I was there. Never saw anything like it. He took 4 farm boys, who weren't even in the conversation with the big D1 teams, all the way to the NCAA championship against Michigan State and Magic Johnson. And they almost won. To this day, I would rather watch Bird than any other NBA player......and Caitlin is just like him. To me, that is the ultimate compliment. Go Girl!!

[@HoopDocHoop]

Facts!!

[@thomaswolf723]

Indiana State didn't really come close to defeating Michigan State.

[@father811]

@@thomaswolf723 you darn right!

[@tevinchidester9681]

Bird was and still is violent.

[@BlazinRiver1]

As a 66 year old Hoosier I am tearing up watching these two.

[@boosuedon]

One other comparison, Bird, along with Magic truly saved the NBA. They made it popular, ratings went through the roof so much that NBA games started to be aired "LIVE" instead of video delayed, they made "passing the ball" popular as well. Clark has had an even greater impact on the popularity of the WNBA! Sell out crowds.

[@HoopDocHoop]

True!!💯💯

[@erwinaquinde7303]

I just love see her play.

[@HoopDocHoop]

💯💯

[@conradk]

I surprised myself how much I enjoy watching her play. She's inspiring.

[@BIGDAWG-z4t]

THE WHITEMAN BEST PLAYER A WOMAN 😂😂😂

[@ChengManChing]

Absolutely! I was a long suffering Celtics fan and vividly remember Bird coming in and turning everything around.

[@HoopDocHoop]

💯💯💯

[@DREAMCATCHER33316]

I watched Larry in real time.. he was a master of elevating others. Giving 0 F’s. Always keeping it real.

[@HoopDocHoop]

💯💯

[@serrielu8025]

Nobody ever has given us more beautiful basketball than Larry Bird. Nobody. Just nobody.

[@lightbringer2938]

if the WNBA teams waived all their players today, and tonight there was a draft of all those players, the first drafted player would be Caitlin Clark. A general manager can build a franchise around Caitlin Clark. She is the most valuable player.

[@HoopDocHoop]

Facts!

[@jcortese3300]

This is glorious. I've been saying this since I laid eyes on this kid -- she ain't Steph, she's Bird.

[@HoopDocHoop]

🐦🐦 Agree!

[@proudsellout484]

She is closer to Jerry West than Bird. West was a PG and also shot very long 3s. The long 3 point shot is what gave CC her fame. Bird was more athletic than CC.

[@marekboldin4386]

@@proudsellout484no shi bird more athletic he’s a Man U sound dumb but cc is more athletic then most girls in her league so there not alike bird wasn’t athletic in the nba but cc is athletic in the wnba I haven’t seen no one with better atiamina or faster then cc so how does tht make her bird …people are jus racist and compare white on white when they’re completely diffrent

[@johnnytwotimez]

Some really, really great editing in this one. Thank you for your time!

[@HoopDocHoop]

My pleasure, Thanks for taking some time to watch it as well :)

[@jimmyboy131]

I'm always hesitant when I see anyone compared to Bird. He's just so unique as a player overall. But CC is not too far off.

[@HoopDocHoop]

🔥🔥💯💯

[@Jo-Jo8vs]

Agree CC can't dunk, but that's it ;-)

[@jimmyboy131]

@@Jo-Jo8vs I want to hear the savage trash talking like Larry did. Well, if they change the WNBA rules so she doesn't get T'd up every time. For that matter, Larry would get T'd out of the league in one game with his trash talking.

[@BigBisk]

@@jimmyboy131😂 she’s getting close to the tech limit, and you can see some chirping on the floor haha

[@proudsellout484]

CC is NOT Bird. They did not play the same position correct?

[@DAVIDMILLER-nc9vo]

Finally, someone has made a video of what I have been thinking since I watched the 2024 NCAA women's playoff championship games. And, Caitlin has the big triceps that enable her to make those very long push-passes.

[@HoopDocHoop]

Thanks for watching! Glay you enjoyed it!

[@proudsellout484]

You are saying BIRD because you don't know about JERRY WEST, STEVE NASH or JOHN STOCKTON!

[@DAVIDMILLER-nc9vo]

@@proudsellout484 That is a presumptuous and ignorant statement.

[@proudsellout484]

@@DAVIDMILLER-nc9vo No.. it’s true. Bird is not a point guard. Anyone that knows basketball knows that a PG is much different than a SF. Bird is the popular white guy. So that’s why people are saying bird. Jerry West would be a better comparison to CC if you require a white guy.

[@travisjazzbo3490]

@@proudsellout484 I would have to concur but I also understand why they compare her to Bird. But overall, you are right. There are more accurate comparisons for sure

[@father811]

By the way, this is the best video of this type that I've ever seen. Good job...really good job.

[@HoopDocHoop]

Appreciate the kind words. Will definitely put up more like this for you guys to enjoy..

[@Zane_Zaminsky]

Been following basketball since Bob Cousy and Bill Russell. This was my conclusion (along with countless others) long ago. Fabulous video!

[@HoopDocHoop]

Thanks!

[@TheRandyGr]

Amazing collection of replays!!

[@HoopDocHoop]

Glad you like them!

[@williamlarimer334]

Caitlin has always seemed to mirror Larry in my eyes. That is what makes me so sure that she will run the league for a decade.

[@TonEva68]

Thank you so much for making this amazing comparison video on behalf of everyone watching. I bet this took a long time!

[@HoopDocHoop]

Thanks, yeah It took some amount of time. Glad you like the vid!

[@tricepilot]

A lot of work went into this video! GREAT job on all of the matches. I followed Bird intently and now years later the same with Clark. It boggles my mind that this is only her FIRST season in the W!! The stands are packed. First time every people are getting up in the morning to watch video on how Clark did the night before.

[@HoopDocHoop]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@arthurjulien9455]

100%. When I was first watching her play she reminded me of Bird. It's the on court presence. Know where all her teammates are on the court, the passing, etc. All around player.

[@HoopDocHoop]

Agree!

[@lightbringer2938]

Thank you for the side-by-side compilation. YES, looks like Bird.

[@HoopDocHoop]

Thanks!

[@rondorazio4921]

This is the right comparison. Everyone talks about her three pointers and Steph Curry, but I think the Bird comparison is more accurate. She isn't just a great shooter, she's an even greater playmaker.

[@HoopDocHoop]

On point!

[@WedontBuyItWeRequestIt]

Larry Bird to Michael Jordan: "This is God disguised as Michael Jordan!" Larry Bird to Caitlin Clark: "This is me disguised as Caitlin Clark!" brilliant!

[@HoopDocHoop]

😅😅

[@BIGDAWG-z4t]

MJ AINTOUR GOAT LBJ , ....BECAUSE THE WHITEMAN BEST BB PLAYER A WOMAN 😂😂😂

[@jimdoe557]

Thank you for making a LONG OVERDO appropriate & accurate basketball analogy!!!

[@HoopDocHoop]

Appreciate it. Thanks for watching

[@ronwest7930]

My first thought when watching her play. She must have watched Bird replays and was inspired. I like how she gets double-teamed and dishes to open teammates. Mixing it up between threes and driving to the hoop also.

[@HoopDocHoop]

Facts! 💯💯

[@kennethenright4823]

Finally the proper comparison!!!!!

[@HoopDocHoop]

💯

[@alanlee67]

This is how basketball in general will grow. In the men's game, everyone is chasing Jordan's ghost but he's someone nobody may ever measure up to. The nba tried to pull the wool over people's eyes by changing rules and slowly phasing defense out of the league but most people are smart enough to see that kobe was discount jordan and lebron would never have won any rings without jumping ship. Caitlin clark has revived basketball like bird and magic did in the 80s.

[@HoopDocHoop]

True. CC is a different Breed

[@donndelfin1312]

she is like a Larry Bird combined with a Pete Maravich very fun to watch and very skilled makes her team better.

[@HoopDocHoop]

Agree!!

[@javigar133]

Pistol pete is a good comparison too. Bird was the perfect player

[@MakaiMauka]

Great video. That’s why she is so fun to watch. Analogous to Bird helping improve a struggling team as well…

[@HoopDocHoop]

Trueeee!!💯💯

[@norwolf4765]

Spot on, she has reminded me of Bird since the get go...shooting...passing....court vision and managing the team movement.

[@HoopDocHoop]

Ikr!

[@clintdavis7434]

Being a die-hard Bird fan , this was well put together and enjoyable to watch!

[@HoopDocHoop]

Glad you like the vid :) Thanks!

[@rollingreene1220]

This is a really great video - Thanks for some simply awesome memories.

[@HoopDocHoop]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!

[@bagoquarks]

In my mind, John Stockton. CC's assists win games. Stockton was the assist king in the NBA. As I write this CC has two triple doubles in her rookie year. Assists, assists, assists. Tremendous job on curating, editing, and splicing film clips between 2 leagues + NCAA in different eras, BTW. Kudos.

[@HoopDocHoop]

Thanks man, appreciate it

[@MikeJones-rk1un]

We thought there would never be another Larry Legend. Now we have CC. Love watching them both.

[@HoopDocHoop]

Couldn't agree more!

[@luke5767]

Yes, Ive been saying that for a year..... her court awareness, passing, shooting, and work ethic all reminds me of Bird. The WNBA have been trying to make the CC and Reese thing the female Bird and Magic....... well, at least they got the Bird part right.

[@HoopDocHoop]

HAHAHA, it's like CC (Larry Bird) vs Reese (Rodman) lol

[@berubejj]

The Fever adjusting to CC's style of play has elevated the entire team to a new level. Keep up the good work ladies!

[@HoopDocHoop]

She definitely makes her teammates better!

[@CharlesHoward-ud6qv]

I’ve been a Celtics fan for years and watched most of the games Bird played in. After the first couple of games I saw CC play in I started drawing the comparison to Bird. The more I watch her the more I have to agree.

[@HoopDocHoop]

Facts! 💯💯

[@WilliamPapadopoulos-s9w]

Anybody else here in awe of just how quick Larry Bird was , and how pretty basketball was played back then? And now CC is reviving that style of play with Bird’s basketball vision and IQ, and Steph Curry’s shooting ability!

[@HoopDocHoop]

Facts!

[@adeliabarnwell8621]

Thank you! Exactly. I can't watch her play without noticing the similarities.

[@HoopDocHoop]

Facts!

[@Querencias7]

And BTW, Little Bird will only get better, grow in confidence, and refine her overall set of skills. As we all know, she makes those around her better. What a true impact, this CC EFFECT. WNBA 2024 ROY. In fact, she's already in the conversation for MVP; perhaps a stretch but for a rookie it's just sensational. 👍 Hopefully her coach will utilize CC's talent accordingly, improving with each game.

[@HoopDocHoop]

She can win MVP!

[@TheJbrinks]

she has the fundamentals and plays the game the right way. she doesnt cheat and doesnt back down. they also both were about TEAM and tried to get everyone involved in the game so it was about TEAM not individuals

[@HoopDocHoop]

True. They're both unselfish players.

[@jlolson53]

Larry is my all-time favorite NBA player. Caitlin reminds me so much of Larry that it makes me long for a second male Larry.

[@crotdacrude]

5 best passers I ever saw in no particular order. Magic, Bird, LeBron, Joker and Kidd. Honorable mention to Stockton. CC may already be in that company. Her court vision and creativity in delivering the pass are eye popping. Couple that with her shooting ability and she's got a chance to be the best ever in the W.

[@HoopDocHoop]

Greatest Women Passer of All Time

[@michaelriley9884]

what a great presentation! Thanks for showing what I was thinking for a while!

[@HoopDocHoop]

Thanks!

[@kermitefrog64]

This is the perfect comparison. Caitlin Clark is playing her own game but she reminds me of the complete player. She will take the shot when she has the best opportunity to score or pass when someone else on the team has the better opportunity to score. I have not watched as much professional basketball since the days of Larry Legend.

[@HoopDocHoop]

CC made us all watch women's basketball

[@kermitefrog64]

@@HoopDocHoop and watch professional basketball regardless of what league.

[@HoopDocHoop]

@@kermitefrog64 Facts!!

[@scottanderson396]

Superb editing. Thanks for this.

[@HoopDocHoop]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@madgen2699]

I grew up watching Bird CC is definitely a lot like him. I think she study his game. The heart and raw talent was natural in both of them. The work ethic And the Basketball IQ are very much the same. I love them both. 🙏

[@HoopDocHoop]

💯💯

[@rockNstyle27]

I really, really enjoy watching her! INCREDIBLE ❣️

[@HoopDocHoop]

Me too!

[@PintoSixty]

This is why she's fun to watch. She has a complete game.

[@HoopDocHoop]

Agree!

[@pliccut]

THIS is what I have been saying since I 1st watched CC. She reminds me so much of Larry Bird!

[@HoopDocHoop]

facts!

[@robertvirnig638]

Both of them came to losing teams as rookies and turned them around into winners without any other significant roster changes. Both of them make their entire team better. It took the Fever a while to gel together, but if you forget May, they are doing almost as well as the highest-seeded teams and seem to be peaking right as they approach the playoffs.

[@HoopDocHoop]

True!

[@FranciscoMsez]

Muy buen vídeo, amigo. Larry Bird & Caitlin Clark = best basketball players ever

[@JoseMacapagal-hf6fm]

Lady Bird she is. What a sight... What a sensational athlete. Go get em Caitlin! ❤❤❤

[@HoopDocHoop]

Lady Bird. I love that!

[@JoseMacapagal-hf6fm]

@@HoopDocHoop glad to hear you liked that. Keep those Caitlin Clark achievements coming please. More power to you Boss 💪

[@HoopDocHoop]

@@JoseMacapagal-hf6fm 🙏🙏

[@beckibell3232]

I find it interestiing that cc is playing for larry's home state.. appropriately. her bullet full court lead passes would make mahomes proud.

[@HoopDocHoop]

💯💯

[@BigBisk]

I’m a proud Hoosier! Pacers and Fever are lighting Indy up! Larry HAS to be proud of her. I’d love if he went to a game.

[@RickBirkett]

So far that comparison seems to be true. Here come the playoffs, this is when Bird went next level.

[@HoopDocHoop]

Let's go!

[@tats_sacs]

The biggest comparison is the Celtics a year before Bird had a 29 win 53 losses record. And when Bird came in. They had a 61 win 21 loss record. That’s what Clark is doing for the fever right now.

[@HoopDocHoop]

Agree, she makes her team and teammates better

[@bmw128racer]

CC is a combo of Bird, Magic, and Steph, IMO.

[@jameslaughter5183]

Actually Bird is a combination of Bird, Magic, Steph and Moses. Many players from Bird's era said Bird was always the best player on the floor. If Caitlin gets better she may truly be the WNBA Bird, and she has a chance to do so.

[@HoopDocHoop]

@@jameslaughter5183 💯💯

[@daveduncan9005]

Don't forget Nash.

[@jameslaughter5183]

@@daveduncan9005 I did not include Nash (or Stockton) because Nash did not win an NBA Championship.

[@daveduncan9005]

@@jameslaughter5183 I think too much emphasis is placed on championships. Consistency over a career can be just as important, especially if a player does it regardless of team. Winning a championship in the NBA, and the NHL, is one of the most difficult to win. It takes a special group, and special circumstances, to win. Nash was consistent wherever he played.

[@markthoele1808]

Glad someone finally recognized the similarities between Bird and Clark.

[@HoopDocHoop]

Thanks!

[@KevinBattson]

Just as it was when watching Bird play...every game he'd do something amazing. Ditto Caitlin.

[@HoopDocHoop]

Absolutely

[@Head2Tow]

That’s why I’ve been watching her, the awareness on the court is very Bird like.

[@HoopDocHoop]

true. Her vision really resembles Bird

[@Divetech2]

Love the comparison with this Boston Celtic chemistry. Fever’s CC, Mitchell, Boston, Hull and Smith chemistry is only 2 months in the making.

[@HoopDocHoop]

Agree!

[@MickeyJaymz]

Thank you for this video. Bird was probably the only player that could wear a suit while playing. He always knew where everyone was. Kept the ball in motion and was faster at shooting and passing. Many of the women players try too hard to look like the fellas. Caitlin could wear a dress and still make plays.

[@HoopDocHoop]

Thanks. Appreciate it. Glad you liked it

[@rondick6108]

I wondered when someone was going to talk about Larry Bird. That’s the ultimate.

[@HoopDocHoop]

Yes!

[@AndyFromBeaverton]

Caitlin Bird is the most exciting new player since MJ.

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Truth!

[@stevemd6488]

Said this the moment I started watching her play. But the most important comparison can't be seen; when each of them walks on the court, everyone knew who was boss.

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Agree!

[@no1treman]

It's about time. I have been saying that since I first started following her.

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Facts!

[@jeffbyrd7976]

This is the comparison I have been making for over a year. Not only in playing style, but potentially saving their respective leagues.

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Facts!

[@tpmartinez]

I grew up watching LarryBird’s whole college and pro career and Clark is the most like Bird, man or woman, that I’ve seen thus far.

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Facts!

[@scottmatzeder9162]

Thats what I have said right from the begining of the season....This woman is an assassin, just like Bird was!

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Facts!

[@tomswift3482]

I agree. Shooting, passing, court sense, and completely unselfish. The same side of the coin.

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Facts!

[@wyrn_slater]

I mean, it makes sense. Both were born in the Midwest. She's got that "no BS" country girl swagger😤

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True!

[@stereokid]

And with both, critics say race is the deciding factor in popularity.

[@dakota-c1h]

and how right they are, for once

[@leerysunchez9419]

I was amazed with your great job on this vlog Tanx a million

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[@chefduane3742]

Nice montage. Took a while to put this together. Well done. I'm an old Lakers fan (like Baylor and West old) but those Lakers/Celtics highlights are a joy to watch.

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Appreciate it! Thanks for watching. Hope you like the vid

[@kennethenright4823]

I described her to my daughter as the female Larry Bird to my daughter after seeing her play at Iowa.

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Nicee!!!!

[@Dzz-GUYSTRIVIA]

I've been thinking the same way about her, she gets the whole team involved like Bird did

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Facts!

[@ChrisReyes]

The only thing hard to show is the absolute stone cold competitor she is like Bird. She seems subdued like him but she's definitely a " who's going to be second in the 3 point contest".

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Yeah, unlike Bird who's a pretty vocal trash talker, CC just let her game do the talking..

[@jameslaughter5183]

@@HoopDocHoop Bird let his game do the talking; the difference is Bird would tell the defender what he was going to do, than do it.

[@howiemoth3847]

She has studied the game since childhood . "You've seen these films...have'nt you my man" ... Manhunter 1986

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Facts!

[@User_xxCqqA]

Before the season starts people really saying that this draft class gon bring the Magic vs Larry Brid of the WNBA, little did we know, Caitlin's gonna be both Larry and Magic with the way she is playing rn. Breaking the record in most 3s & assists at the same time.

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It's more of like CC (Bird) vs Reese (Rodman) lol

[@User_xxCqqA]

@@HoopDocHoop More like Andre Drummond

[@thebops4180]

Would love to see Larry Bird mentor CC:) Both had stellar college careers and sensational rookie seasons! Larry Bird was ROTY and 4th in the MVP voting in his rookie season and between 1981 to 1988 finished 2nd, 2nd, 2nd, 1st, 1st, 1st, 2nd and 2nd in MVP voting till Larry was crippled by injuries :( Lets hope another cheap shot to CC doesn't impact her career!

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CC is toughin it out this season.. She'll carry on 💪💪

[@joes6883]

She resembles the Legend by so many ways. Her Step Back which Bird perfected. Will be Rookie of the year same as Bird. Very able to knock down 3 pointers and her floor management. All resemble Bird to a tee. The only different is the position they play. Clark-guard and Bird-small forward.

[@jaceh4942]

Normally I get annoyed when people compare white players to other white players just because they're white, but in this case it's true. She plays just like him.

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💯💯

[@redgolf845]

What a pleasure to see the Masters playing🤩. You put lots of production hours, noted. This is a one in a generation athlete, lets take care of these rare jewel people. She is doing a lot behind the scenes❤❤❤❤Much blessings. Mom, Dad, you need to retire time now, your job is done. You have created a tremendous athlete and human being. You should get an all inclusive pass to every resort world-wide. I think CC can afford it😂😂😂😂

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Thanks!

[@williamstreet4304]

Everybody is talking about her records, stats, and benefits to WNBA. Her greatest achievement is that we are seeing a lot more Larry Legend clips and some other pretty good players like some guy called Magic. NOTE: If you don't know the meaning of sarcasm, look it up.

[@anthonypuccetti8779]

Caitlin didn't prompt people to upload clips of Larry except for this video.

[@no1treman]

Finally. I have been saying about her since I first started following her.

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Same!

[@drkmriggs]

CC does remind me of Bird. She sees the floor, can shoot the lights out, great passer, etc. One difference though, if Bird got hacked his teammates would be all over the guy who committed the foul. CC's teammates haven't had her back.

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truee..

[@tomrockhill8634]

I've been making this comparison all year. The only difference I see is that she appears to be quicker relative to her competition. She has ELITE IQ, SCORING and ASSISTS!!!

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FActs!

[@codyallen9486]

The thumbnail is perfect. The men dribble on their hip and to the side and the women still dribble in front.

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Thanks!!!

[@JamesLaw-m3f]

To me, she is the Michael Jordan of the WNBA rn, for garnering the level of interest and excitement Jordan once did to boost the popularity of the NBA worldwide

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Truth! 💯💯

[@shannonalaminski2619]

Caitlyn Clark's spirit animal is a Bird.

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🐦🐦

[@FavreianVengeance]

The (real) GOAT and the GOAT women's player. No surprise that they stack up.

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Agree!

[@captaincrane2221]

Exactly 💯

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🔥🔥🔥

[@ThePolareyes53]

I’ve been comparing her to Bird, with a dash of Pistol Pete, from the beginning. It isn’t all about 3-pointers, Caitlin Clark runs the floor like a general and she can play. Next year’s WNBA will be much faster and the sloths of old will go by the wayside. She is changing the way the game is played in the WNBA.

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💯💯

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Facts