WNBA Legend Makes Major Caitlin Clark Admission
WNBA Legend Makes Major Caitlin Clark Admission originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark missed the last four games with a left quadriceps strain, but that hasn't stopped the widespread discussion about her stardom.
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The 23-year-old averages 19.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 9.3 assists per game this year and is coming off one of the best rookie seasons in WNBA history. In 2024, she was named an All-Star, selected to the All-WNBA First Team and All-Rookie Team, won Rookie of the Year and led the entire league in assists.
With her now having a full season of experience in the WNBA, many are focused on her growth and how she'll become an even better player.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark gets an update on her quad injury.Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
WNBA legend Candace Parker was on the podcast "Spolitics with Jemele Hill," and praised Clark for her ability to shoot from the logo and make her team better. She also admitted that Clark needs to improve her off-ball play and cut down on turnovers.
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"I think the thing about Caitlin, yes, she can shoot from the logo, but she makes her team better," Parker said. "And so I think just in terms for her, it's going to be moving, what are you doing without the ball in your hands? And I think it's going to be taking care of the ball for her, those two things."
Parker also talked about how common it is for young players to turn the ball over, calling it a learning experience early in their careers.
"That's like learning," Parker added. "I think all of us young turn the ball over, and especially when you're the focal point of the entire defense. You know, you're going to have more turnovers, you're going to have more live ball situations, and the competitive element of you, you do tend to take chances early on."
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Despite playing in only four games so far this season, Clark leads the league in turnovers per game with 5.0, slightly down from her average last year (5.6). On May 24 against the New York Liberty, she recorded a career-high 10 turnovers.
Related: Caitlin Clark Reacts to Lexie Hull, Sophie Cunningham Photo Before Chicago Sky Game
Related: Fan Sends Strong Message After Caitlin Clark Makes Daughter Cry
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 8, 2025, where it first appeared.
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