Kevin Durant’s Ex-Fiance ‘Dreads’ One Thing About Caitlin Clark’s Future WNBA Career

Kevin Durant in 2015 to GQ said “I had a fiancée, but…I really didn’t know how to, like, love her, you know what I’m saying? We just went our separate ways.” He was talking about 2x WNBA champion Monica Wright Rogers currently working as assistant general manager for The Phoenix Mercury. She was selected second overall in the 2010 WNBA Draft by the Minnesota Lynx and then spent one season at Seattle Storm(2016). Seeing Caitlin Clark‘s success she is very excited to see the results of the 2024 rookie class.

Wright previously worked as the Elite Basketball Women’s Operations Lead, overseeing global grassroots women’s initiatives. Before becoming an executive, she was an assistant coach at Liberty University (2018-19) and the University of Virginia (2019-2021),

While speaking to the Richmond Times-Dispatch revealed that she enjoyed watching the Final Four match and was happy with the women’s basketball talent that was on display. The former #22 for the Minnesota Lynx also shared a regret saying “..I’m going to dread playing against her.”

Monica Wright married Michael Rogers who is a Physical Education Teacher and Basketball Coach. A three-time All-American, Wright Rogers was ACC Rookie of the Year as a freshman in 2006-07 and ACC Player of the Year as a senior in 2009-10. With all these achievements she knows the pressure Caitlin Clark will be in.

Caitlin Clark will make WNBA must-see

Even before setting foot inside the WNBA court, Caitlin Clark’s success is skyrocketing. She has been offered 8 figure shoe deal with Nike according to reports. Thus Wright Rogers knows the eyeballs Clark will bring to the league. Continuing with the same interview she said, “I think for me having her be the person that brings the eyes back to women’s basketball it’s a complete and utter honor thank you to her.”

According to Wright Rogers, Clark is fun to watch but will have a heavy crown to carry. ” …I know it’s a heavy Crown to carry um but you know I think she’s going to get all that she deserves and more at the next level with the WNBA …”

Selling out merchandise is just the beginning for Caitlin Clark. She will no doubt break viewership records and bring more eyeballs to the sport. Wright Rogers’ Phoenix Mercury open the season on May 14 against the Las Vegas Aces and will face Clark and Indianapolis three times during the regular season.