When Caitlin Clark hit the court on Sunday, she was eager to rebound from a couple of lackluster showings against the Aces earlier in her rookie season. Well, with the playoffs on the horizon, she decided to unleash her true potential. Already known for shattering records, she delivered yet another record-breaking performance against the Wings which might just ruffle the feathers of one of her regular critics, Sheryl Swoopes.

The Fever rookie racked up an impressive 35 points, setting a new record for the most points scored by a rookie in their debut season. While this personal best was a milestone for Clark, it also stirred excitement among fans for another reason. Her 35-point game surpassed Sheryl Swoopes’ career high of 34 points, drawing a fascinating comparison between the rising star and the legendary player.

A user shared a snapshot of a Reddit post on X which said ‘Caitlin Clark records a 35 point game in her rookie year. Passing Sheryl Swoopes’ career high of 34′. The tweet read, “Oh no they dint! ” It’s really more of a testament to Caitlin Clark’s talent than a slight against Sheryl Swoopes. Still, it’s no surprise that Clark’s fans might toss a bit of playful shade Swoopes’ way as she has been a regular critique of the rookie.

This achievement follows closely on the heels of another record-breaking moment by the rookie, which was yet another tough pill for the legendary player to swallow.

Caitlin Clark has yet again shattered another record proving her critics wrong

The Fever’s No. 22, Caitlin Clark, surpassed Alyssa Thomas’s single-season assist record with a standout performance, racking up nine assists against the Las Vegas Aces. While many had high hopes for Clark reaching this milestone, Sheryl Swoopes was certainly not among those who predicted it before the season tipped off.

On April 8th, the former Houston Comet star tumbled upon a tweet from Alyssa Thomas, who playfully wrote, “Don’t play with me, nai,” in response to her teammate DiJonai Carrington’s tweet praising Caitlin Clark. Carrington had been among the first to highlight Clark’s potential, tweeting, “Caitlin Clark might lead the league in assists this year.” After seeing the exchange, Swoopes joined in on the fun, dropping a laughing emoji into the conversation.

But the criticism came with a price. Caitlin Clark clearly took note of the skeptics and responded by smashing records. With each impressive performance, she not only breaks new ground but also proves her powerful influence on the league, silencing any remaining doubts. With just one regular-season game left against the Washington Mystics on Thursday, it’ll be exciting to see how many more records the Iowa alum can break.