ESPN analyst gives honest evaluation on Caitlin Clark’s WNBA transition.
Star rookie Caitlin Clark has struggled for the most part early in her WNBA transition. It is, however, to be expected according to one basketball analyst.
Tim Legler of ESPN stated that Clark is starting to realize that the play in the WNBA is far more elevated than in college, which is why he is cutting the former Iowa Hawkeyes standout some slack as she finds her footing in the pros.
The analyst gave his take on the showing of the 22-year-old Indiana Fever rookie guard after two games in her WNBA journey, saying:
“Caitlin Clark doesn’t have any advantages physically. She’s not going to be quicker than people she’s playing against. She’s not longer. She’s not stronger. So the adjustment period for her is going to take even longer in terms of having that consistent night-to-night impact.”
Legler added:
“The adjustment period is important, the coaching is important, the team she’s on is important. She just can’t step on the court and be physically dominant… So just give her time, pump the brakes …”
Caitlin Clark played in the Fever’s first two games, averaging 14.5 points, 4.5 assists, 3.5 rebounds, and a steal in 32 minutes of play.
She, however, has yet to find the consistency in her shot, shooting just 30.4% from the field and 27.8% from three. She is committing 6.5 turnovers per contest for Indiana, which is 0-2 so far this season.
Breanna Stewart advises Caitlin Clark to fight through the challenges
Reigning WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart of the New York Liberty can relate to the challenges that Caitlin Clark is facing early in her pro journey but advised the young player to just continue improving and fight adversity.
Clark has played two games for the Indiana Fever so far in the just-started WNBA season. While she has had her moments of brilliance, it has been an underwhelming start for the young sensation.
Speaking to the Indianapolis Star, Stewart, 29, a two-time WNBA champion, gave some words of wisdom to the top overall rookie this season amid the challenges she is facing in her WNBA transition.
She said:
“I know coming to the WNBA, there’s an adjustment just from the level of play and playing against the best every single night… Obviously. she’s a very talented player and she’s your No. 1 pick and No. 1 picks continue to grow and develop into this league and really make their mark.”
Clark was the top overall pick by the Fever in this year’s WNBA rookie draft following an illustrious career at the University of Iowa, where she rewrote a lot of collegiate basketball records.
Clark and the Fever (0-2) will be back in action against the Liberty (2-0) on Saturday in Brooklyn, New York.
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