Nancy Lieberman hits back at Jeff Teague over ‘not that good' remark on Caitlin Clark
A heated exchange has erupted in the basketball world after former
NBA
guard Jeff Teague downplayed rookie Caitlin Clark's skills, calling her 'good but not that good' on a podcast. The comment didn't sit well with Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman, who fired back publicly and firmly.
Her bold words defending Clark have now sparked fresh debate online, drawing attention from fans, analysts, and players across both the NBA and WNBA.
A Hall of Famer responds after Jeff
Teague
downplays rising star Caitlin Clark
On August 5, former WNBA player and Basketball Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman spoke out strongly after former NBA guard Jeff Teague made surprising comments about Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark on a recent episode of the Club 520 Podcast. Teague said Clark "is good but she's not that good", a remark that quickly went viral and upset many fans.
Lieberman, a longtime advocate for women's basketball and one of the sport's legends, responded in a way that caught attention. Her sharp reply came through a post on X, where she questioned Teague's legacy and defended Clark's growing impact on the game.
Nancy Lieberman calls out Jeff Teague publicly with tough words and facts
Nancy Lieberman didn't hold back. In her X post shared on Monday, August 5, she said:
'Jeff Teague, I love you, but you weren't a great player. You were serviceable.'
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Nancy Lieberman, who is 66 and a former Olympian and WNBA coach, didn't hold back. She reminded Jeff Teague about his own time in the NBA. She said he had some good moments, but he wasn't the kind of player who changed the game. Teague played in the league from 2009 to 2021, made one All-Star team, and won a title with the Bucks in 2021 — but Lieberman made it clear there's a big gap between being decent and being great.
Teague made his original statement during an episode of the Club 520 Podcast, which was uploaded on YouTube on August 3, 2025. During the discussion, Teague said of Caitlin Clark:
'She's good...
but she's not that good.'
Having previously played for the Iowa Hawkeyes and presently playing for the Indiana Fever, Caitlin Clark has been dominating the news all season. Not only because of her court play, but also due to the fervent opinions surrounding her first year in the league, she has been much discussed.
Lieberman's comments followed a strong reaction from WNBA and NBA fans online. Some supported Teague, saying expectations around Clark are too high, too soon. But others, like Lieberman, believe Clark deserves more respect.
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This moment adds to the ongoing national conversation about how women athletes, especially Caitlin Clark, are discussed in the sports world. And when a Hall of Famer like Nancy Lieberman steps in, people listen.
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