The number of discussions revolving around Indiana rookie Caitlin Clark has been countless. While some believed that her college dominance might fade at the professional level, the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer managed to impress many by displaying what she was capable of as a rookie. Breaking numerous records both on and off the court already, Clark has shown that she belongs in the pro league. Consequently, this evoked a lot of admirable feelings, including the 4× WNBA champion Sue Bird.

The Sport Beach in Cannes, France witnessed a live session of the “A Touch More” featuring Sue Bird and her partner Megan Rapinoe. During this, a segment included a discussion on the 1st overall pick in the 2024 WNBA draft. The chain of thought involved her transition from being a senior in college basketball to becoming a rookie in the WNBA.

The 43-year-old said, “There is something from a Nuance standpoint we always like to talk about, which is two truths. A lot of time in this conversation right now, two things are true at the same time. We’ll use Caitlin Clark as an easy example. Caitlin Clark is one of the best, greatest college athletes of all time and it was just going to take her a second to adjust to the WNBA.” 

Ever since Caitlin Clark was drafted into the WNBA, there have been two sets of opinions directed toward her. The White Mamba of women’s basketball, Diana Taurasi, had her doubts at the beginning of the season on whether Clark would be able to translate her game similar to that of her college basketball days. However, Clark received some significant backing from other veteran players like her teammate Erica Wheeler.

But the Fever’s inaugural game against the Mercury resulted in Taurasi heaping praises about the 6-foot guard. After sharing a light-hearted moment with her on the court, she told ESPN, “It’s amazing what Caitlin’s been able to do in her short career so far.”

In the meantime, the comments of Sue Bird can hold significant ground. This is due to the fact that Caitlin Clark has recently surpassed her rookie numbers.

Caitlin Clark’s playmaking abilities overcome Sue Bird’s record

A thrilling display by the Indiana Fever on Sunday meant that the crowd got to witness another Caitlin Clark classic. Anyhow, her offensive prowess managed to add another feather to her cap in her short yet illustrious WNBA career. Clark’s 6 assists against the Minnesota Lynx were enough to break Bird’s record of 191 set in the year 2002.

Now, her sights are set to surpass the tally of 225 by Ticha Penicheiro in the 1998 season. Currently, Clark leads the league in assists with 194 so far. Earlier, she replaced Bird in yet another record. CC became the fastest player in WNBA history to record 350+ points & 150+ assists. She took just 22 games to achieve that while Bird did it in 25 games.

Clearly, Caitlin Clark is living up to all the hype she generated before the start of the season. Her numbers are a testament to the immense potential she carries. The fans will be eager what else is left for her to achieve as a rookie.

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