NBA Legend Issues Warning to WNBA Over Fever Star Caitlin Clark's Return
NBA Legend Issues Warning to WNBA Over Fever Star Caitlin Clark's Return originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has missed the last five games after suffering an injury, but the return could be in sight for last season's WNBA Rookie of the Year.
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When she returns, one NBA legend believes the rest of the WNBA could be in trouble.
Clark and Fever teammates Natasha Howard and Aliyah Boston sat courtside for Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday, cheering on the Indiana Pacers as they looked to take a lead in the series against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Announcer Richard Jefferson pointed out Clark, issuing a warning once she can get back on the court with her teammates.
"When they get back on the floor, they're going to be an absolute problem," Jefferson said.
Clark has been sidelined since suffering a quad strain in the team's game against the New York Liberty on May 24.
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Fever head coach Stephanie White said this week that Clark has progressed through rehab, but she still needs time to get back into the flow of practice and game settings. White added that Clark needs to keep moving forward and not risk re-aggravating the injury.
"The most important thing for us is to not position ourselves to have any setbacks," White said. "And so what she's been doing is some on-the-court workouts, and she got into a little bit of practice yesterday in a controlled environment, and we'll continue to build on that."
It's not clear when Clark could return to the court. The Fever next take the floor on Saturday against the Liberty.
Related: All Eyes on Caitlin Clark Ahead of Major Injury Update Thursday
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 12, 2025, where it first appeared.
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