Missing a Whole Season to Injury, 36YO Alysha Clark Dwells Into Dealing With Doubters: ?Commenting About My Age?

Barclay’s Center witnessed some overwhelming scenes when the Las Vegas Aces clinched the title for the second time. Every single player had a moving history behind the victory, and Alysha Clark was one of them. The No. 7 player of the Aces was drenched deep in emotions as fans found her in a sea of tears in every post-presser after the Finals.

The 3x WNBA champion’s basketball odyssey is filled with disturbing events, as she had to sit outside the court for 2 years due to an injury and grapple with the sudden loss of her father. Yet the 36-year-old forward defied the doubts of all her haters since she clinched the third championship on her resume.

Alysha Clark defies her age-ability doubts

The Sixth Player of the Year opened up about her rollercoaster basketball career in a recent interview where she addressed her doubters who had a sharp eye on her career. She was misunderstood in terms of her capabilities due to her injury and age.

“Our age doesn’t define us,” says the champion. “I’m just trying to prove to myself that I’m still more than capable.” She had to miss a whole season due to her injury, and there were severe taunts thrown at her for her ability to bounce back. “I had people doubting after my injury if I was going to be the same player.”

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Alysha braced herself to show them her capability, despite people commenting on her about her age. “I had people who were commenting on my age,” she says. “I’ve had people doubting me my whole career.”

Clark’s unexpected honor

Alysha has never before been selected as the Sixth Player of the Year. A player must have participated in more games as a substitute than as a starter in order to be eligible for the award. In 22.5 minutes per game, she averaged 6.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.1 assists.

Without Chelsea Gray and Kiah Stokes, Alysha was the final hope for the Aces to fill the duties that Gray left in the middle.

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The forward took on the role with the utmost dedication and led the Aces to their path of success in the Finals.