03-08-2025
WNBA Analyst Ripped For 'Blatantly Wrong' Caitlin Clark Comparison
WNBA Analyst Ripped For 'Blatantly Wrong' Caitlin Clark Comparison originally appeared on The Spun.
Even though Caitlin Clark has been sidelined since July 15, she continues to be the topic of conversation in the WNBA community.
On Friday night, the Indiana Fever defeated the Dallas Wings thanks to a 23-point performance from Kelsey Mitchell. During ION's in-game coverage, analyst Tiffany Bias Pelton compared Paige Bueckers' rookie season to Clark's 2024 campaign.
Bueckers has been tremendous for the Wings, averaging 18.5 points and 5.5 assists per game. Clark, on the other hand, averaged 19.2 points and 8.4 assists per game during her rookie season.
After ION displayed a graphic about Bueckers and Clark, they turned over to Pelton for her thoughts. She said, "You can tell they are two different styles of players. Paige is getting people involved. Caitlin's more looking for her shot."
What made this such a head-scratching remark from Pelton was that she had the numbers in front of her. Clark averaged three more assists than Bueckers during her rookie season.
Sure, Clark is looking to light up her opponents with a barrage of 3-pointers. But the numbers prove she tries to get her teammates involved. After all, she led the league in assists last season.
To the surprise of absolutely no one, WNBA fans ripped Pelton for her bizarre commentary.
"I'll never understand this lol Caitlin broke the LEAGUE record for most assists her rookie year and they still refuse to say she's an amazing playmaker," one fan replied.
"Paige has an exceptional midrange game and a quick release. I'll give her that. She is not near the playmaker that Clark is - no one else is," a second fan wrote.
"Who said this?,You can't be a league leader in assists if all you're doing is looking for your own shot," a third fan argued.
"Like can they not read?! The assists stats are right in front of their face," another fan said.
It's a shame that fans and media members can't just appreciate Bueckers and Clark's greatness. They'll be representing the WNBA for a very long time.
The Fever will be back in action this Sunday against the Seattle Storm. As of now, there's no timetable for Clark's return.
Bueckers, meanwhile, will be on the hardwood Tuesday night against the New York Analyst Ripped For 'Blatantly Wrong' Caitlin Clark Comparison first appeared on The Spun on Aug 3, 2025
This story was originally reported by The Spun on Aug 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
