WWE Star Seth Rollins Sends Strong Message About Caitlin Clark
The WNBA has seen a massive rise in the amount of viewership over the past few years. Part of this has been due to the level of star power that has entered the league recently.
Indiana Fever star guard Caitlin Clark has a lot to do with this. Clark took the WNBA by storm during her rookie season, and many fans tuned in to see how she would perform.
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Clark led the Fever to the postseason in his rookie year, among multiple other special accomplishments. The impact that she has had on the WNBA and women's basketball as a whole can't be overstated.
WWE star Seth Rollins even got in on the hype around Clark. Rollins compared Clark to Michael Jordan, mentioning that she changed the game.
'I love Caitlin Clark…It's Jordanesque. She's changed the game.'
Rollins isn't wrong, as the hype around Clark has been incredible. Clark has taken it all in stride and has simply let her basketball abilities speak for her.
The Fever star has handled the pressure on her very well, not letting any of it impact her game on the court. As she gets ready for her second season in the WNBA, Clark will be looking to do more damage on the court.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark.Grace Hollars/IndyStar-USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Across 40 games with the Fever last year, Clark averaged 19.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, 8.4 assists, and 1.2 steals per game. Her production led her to be named to the All-Star team, as well as her winning the WNBA Rookie of the Year Award.
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