Dan Patrick Reacts To Caitlin Clark Setting WNBA Rookie Assist Record | 8/19/24

Dan Patrick reacts to Caitlin Clark setting the WNBA's rookie assist record

[sulleys]

Caitlin Clark is a phenom and she is only going to get better!

[gcjctc]

I never, never, never ever watched a WNBA game until Clark suited up for the fever.

[inertial]

To say that CC played bad in the first half of the season shows how little you watched the game. Despite CC playing against the top teams, CC was the fastest to 200 pts, 75 assist and 75 rebounds per game, etc.

[varj]

Clark led the NCAA in assists 3 out 4 years, and was 2nd in assists as a freshman. Her passing is only a surprise to people who didn’t watch her play.

[BigJasonHenderson]

What Ticha thinks:

“One of the best qualities any point guard can have is the ability to make his/her teammates better. And Caitlin absolutely does that… She is able to elevate all of her teammates' strengths. Also her unshakable confidence rubs off on the whole team -- it's pretty obvious! She is a true floor general that controls the tempo and pace of the game. Knows when to take over and when to get her teammates more involved. Being able to score from 3, from midrange and in the paint is also a lost art… She can score on all three levels, which makes guarding her a very hard task. I also love a guard that can rebound. It helps with the transition game because the ball is already in her hands and she's the best decision-maker on the court." ~Ticha Penicheiro, WNBA 2nd All-Time Assists Leader (ESPN Interview)

[julieleber]

Clark IS the ROTY…stop the nonsense of Reese being a STRONG contender 🤦‍♀️

[wordstothinkabout]

She's the best female basketball player to ever play the game. She's super skilled and super smart, and, what most people don't realize is that she's super fast as well. Beyond that, she's engaging, friendly, and likeable off the court. People like her. It's as simple as that. A lot of athletes can't relate to that, so they get jealous and mean toward her. We're fortunate to have her in our generation of sports.

[rons]

From shooting deep, to the uncanny passing, Clark looks like the female Larry Bird. And she plays for Indiana.

[rodwellchigome]

ROTY: One was building her brand in Paris during the Olympic break, and perhaps rightly so. The other was in the gym building chemistry and synergy towards the play-off run. I know who I'd want in my camp.

[doug]

You need to bring Geno back on and have him admit that he was wrong about CC’s game not transferring to the WNBA.

[RobertFay]

*- Caitlin, instantly, reads and goes against opponent defensive adjustments, changing what she had planned on the spot, the very instant the defensive changes happen.*
*- This induces a mind-freeze of the defense, causing panic in the players and opposing coaches.*
*- Coach Caitlin has taught her teammates to expect this, and they have successfully adopted a reading-offensive mindset, too.*
*- Impressive, Coach Clark..very impressive ! ! !*

[PDShimel]

To see the court like she does is not something anyone is born with. It takes great handles, hard work and a ton of experience. Dont belittle the amount of work she puts in.

[dwightfavors]

When is Geno gonna address calling people stupid and delusional for having confidence in a player?
Seems kinda cowardly to disappear after Definitely being proven WRONG!!!
Seriously You're not gonna call him out???

[elizabethcarolan]

You were wrong. She deserved to be on team USA. Period.

[scottherr]

Come on Dan. Clark deserved to be on the Olympic team from the beginning.

[denisobrien]

It surprises me that so many basketball commentators who now discovering that Caitlin Clark is a superb passer. I watched Caitlin Clark by chance earlier this year. The play by play was all about logo 3's. During that first time watching NCAA women's basketball, her playmaking was so apparent. It was barely mentioned during the commentary.

[Mivmiv]

The WNBA literally have lightning in a bottle with CC. Some people just insist on trying to unscrew the lid because they are petty. It's honestly aggravating to listen to/look at.

[InsidiousDC]

When it’s all said and done, Caitlin Clark’s name will be discussed with LeBron, Jordan, Brady, Serena, Tiger, Gretzky, Ohtani, Robinson, Mike Tyson, etc. One of the greatest in sports ever. Not just WNBA, but one of the greatest and most influential athletes of all time.

[pauldhoff]

I find it hard to believe that before the Olympics you didn't see how good C2 is. Do you think that 22 jerseys are being wore because the fans don't like her and see how good she is. C2 feeds her team mates balls and doesn't make it about herself. I'm 75 and I've seen them come and go. C2 is so real.

[PHAISHOUSEOFJADE]

On August 25, 2024, the Clark Report posted on X that Caitlin Clark has joined an “ELITE” group of four players in the NBA or WNBA to record more than 500 points and 200 assists BEFORE their 30th career game. The other three are Basketball Hall of Fame players (Oscar Robertson, Magic Johnson, and Isaiah Thomas). Of note, WNBA games are 8 minutes shorter than NBA games. On August 25, 2024, the StatMamba posted on X that Caitlin Clark leads all WNBA rookies with the most 20-point games (13) this season. The next closest rookie is Angel Reese (3). StatMamba also posted that Caitlin Clark has the most 20/5/5 games (11) in a single season this year compared to Breanna Stewart (12) in 2023. Of note, Breanna Stewart was MVP in 2023.
At this point in the season, Caitlin Clark should at least be in the DISCUSSION for MVP 2024??? If not, how many records does Caitlin Clark have to break before she is seriously considered??? What exactly IS the metric for deciding MVP???