Diana Taurasi Takes a Jab at Caitlin Clark and the Rookies Even After Pleading the Fifth

The feud between Diana Taurasi and Caitlin Clark does not seem to have an end. While the NCAA’s all-time scoring leader is not responding to any of it, Phoenix’s GOAT is not going out of fuel either. After undermining the Fever’s rookie twice already, the WNBA’s leading scorer finds yet another way to call out the sensational hooper. While she did plead a fifth on the question, where did Taurasi find a loophole?

Talking to Barry Bloom of Sportico in her post-game press conference, Diana Taurasi commented on Caitlin Clark. She said, “Our League’s now almost 30 years old. So it’s nothing new under the sun. There is a lot of talk about the rookies coming in which has been amazing. I’ve been able to see them play now for 4 years. What they were able to do in college was truly amazing. Anyone that loves the WNBA, we want that momentum to carry on. “

Taurasi’s response was to a question posed by Bloom regarding her thoughts on the integration of rookies, especially Caitlin Clark with the league this year. She further added, “This new generation really does carry a lot of weight when it comes to, I think they call it the social platforms. So, it’s incredible to see that momentum. I’m with the OG’s not the IG.” 

To further cement her comment about the ‘social media generation’, the 3x WNBA champion even asked Bloom if he has any such account. When he nodded to the question, she simply took back her words. Before this, Diana Taurasi has called Clark for looking like a “superhuman against the 18 year olds” and also given her a warning. After that, she again said that she will have to go through a learning curve as she enters the WNBA.

Although there are a lot of talks making rounds about Taurasi speaking on the popular No.22, will this silent war move to the hardwood?

When can the fans enjoy a clash between Diana Taurasi and Caitlin Clark?

According to their current schedule, looks like the basketball lovers have more than a month until they see the rookie face the legend. Their most recent game is on Sunday night, June 30, 2024. The Mercury will be hosting Indiana in their state-of-the-art Footprint Center in Phoenix. The fans can enjoy this mouth-watering clash from 7 pm onwards in the arena or on ESPN.

Undeniably, it will be a gripping face-off. Not only are these two superstars fated for greatness in this league but also eager to keep their name running. On one hand, the basketball world will see one of the greatest hoopers who has breathed the air of the league for 20 long seasons. On the other, we have a college basketball sensation who wants to prove at every game that she truly deserves what she has coming.