No one can deny that the WNBA’s trajectory is on the rise. And that’s a major reason why even Bronny James hasn’t held back from weighing in on its top stars. In a pre-draft sit-down with House of Highlights, Bronny played the game “Start, Bench, Cut” featuring Caitlin Clark, A’ja Wilson, and Sue Bird. His verdict? “I’m starting Sue, I’m benching A’ja, and I’m cutting Caitlin.” While the game was all in good fun, it did spark a heated debate online. Fast forward a few months, and another voice has entered the conversation—with a unique and bold take.
This time, former NBA champion Jeff Teague stirred the pot by confidently declaring that Bronny James would annihilate both Caitlin Clark and A’ja Wilson in a one-on-one game. “20-0, bro,” he said during a recent episode of the Club 520 podcast. Yes, you read that right—zero.
“Bronny would legit beat her 20-0,” Teague stated with unwavering conviction. And he wasn’t just referring to Caitlin Clark. “He’s 10 times more athletic than her. He can do everything better—he’s physically way more imposing.”
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For Teague, this debate isn’t about Clark’s incredible skill or greatness; it’s about Bronny’s edge as a young, explosive athlete. But Teague didn’t stop there—he brought A’ja Wilson into the mix as well, doubling down on Bronny’s alleged superiority. He made his final call, adding, “Hell no, sorry to kill her,” asserting that Bronny would “kill” both Clark and Wilson on the court.
While Bronny James—the son of NBA legend LeBron James—is still carving his path in professional basketball, Teague’s claims might be a bit too much. Selected 55th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft, Bronny’s rookie season with the Lakers has been quiet statistically, averaging just 0.6 points per game in limited NBA minutes. However, his performance in the G League shows promise as his stats have increased to 13.4 points over the past seven games.
Not just that, but his 3 rebounds and 3.4 assists average confirms that he’s athletic and explosive. But to suggest that he could demolish both Clark and Wilson seems like a stretch. Or does it?
What makes this debate so polarizing?
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Well, Jeff Teague isn’t the first one to dive into the debate. Before him, Gilbert Arenas fueled the intriguing comparison between Bronny’s budding career and Clark’s rise to stardom at W. “The light is the light,” Arenas said. “People want to see him succeed, and some want to see him fail.” In case you’re still confused about who’s better, then let’s break it down.
While Clark has a rough start into the season, she has had a rookie season for ages. The No. 1 pick by the Indiana Fever averaged 19.2 points with a league-high of 8.4 assists in her debut season. Yet, those stats weren’t enough to satisfy her. And there she was, breaking records on the go.
She got everything from recording the most assists (337) in a single season to notching two triple-doubles as a rook. But, she’s not alone. Wilson, on the other hand, is no short of a legend herself. The Las Vegas forward too shattered records in 2024, averaging a league’s best 27 points per game. Not only that but she’s become the third-time MVP too.
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So, where does that leave Teague’s claim? Well, it makes for some lively barbershop talk. Quite evidently while Clark and Wilson are at the peak of their respective leagues, Bronny is still struggling to find his footing among pros. What do you think?
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