Might be boring news now, but Caitlin Clark had a triple double tonight, leading the now playoff bound fever over the sparks with a stat line of 24, 10, and 10. Clark and Boston were the game's leading scorers. She has the 35th and 36th triple doubles in wnba history, along with the only two by a rookie.
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I suppose the all-time WNBA triple-double record (10) is in jeopardy too.
I don't think a lot of people understand how elite a player she isbear2034 said:
I suppose the all-time WNBA triple-double record (10) is in jeopardy too.
Defenses are damned if they do, damned if they don't.
It seemed like a little rest helped, a less frentic schedule, and she's jellied w her teammates. And they kept her off the Olympic team.
Besides the rest..I think it would would take time to adjust to the speed if the game and no doubt other teams were focusing on stopping her too. I think with Kelsey Mitchell playing so well lots of the pressure has been taken off of her.
The Fever coach installed a faster pass offense during the Olympic break that is better suited to their team
Besides CC, seems to fit the already run and gun Mitchell
Boston is probably the player on this team who most benefits from CC
CC had 25, 8 and 8 in a loss to the Lynx who scored 99 pts. CC with 7 TOs.
In other news, Angle Reese scored 24 and 12 in a blowout win over last place Sparks. Another double-double for Reese, only the difference was this was legit with 9-15 shooting
I think she is benefiting from have 6-7 talented Cardoso playing now … two towers are too much for some teams to handle
Really can't believe how much I'm following WNBA this season after never watching more than a highlight before
Besides CC, seems to fit the already run and gun Mitchell
Boston is probably the player on this team who most benefits from CC
CC had 25, 8 and 8 in a loss to the Lynx who scored 99 pts. CC with 7 TOs.
In other news, Angle Reese scored 24 and 12 in a blowout win over last place Sparks. Another double-double for Reese, only the difference was this was legit with 9-15 shooting
I think she is benefiting from have 6-7 talented Cardoso playing now … two towers are too much for some teams to handle
Really can't believe how much I'm following WNBA this season after never watching more than a highlight before
I think the Olympic break rest and the fact that the rest of the Fever are catching up to Clark in terms of getting open to receive her amazing passes has been a big factor for the team playing well now. Mitchell is soooo good too. Interesting to see Hull's rise as well.....I sort of forgot about her, but she's certainly playing well of late.
I think Indiana needs a 3rd consistent perimeter shooter. Hull defensively has been outstanding but her shooting has been erratic. What has happened to Katie Lou Samuelson? Thought she would be better. Injures or too slow? Her sister Karlie seems to be doing better and is starting for the Wash.CalWSportsFan said:
I think the Olympic break rest and the fact that the rest of the Fever are catching up to Clark in terms of getting open to receive her amazing passes has been a big factor for the team playing well now. Mitchell is soooo good too. Interesting to see Hull's rise as well.....I sort of forgot about her, but she's certainly playing well of late.
Watched the game last night, didn't realize CC ocassionally pouts, and flops.
Agree, players are figuring out how to move without the ball as CC loves to pass as much as shoot and Hull is one of the players who figured it out and upped her game
Hull is a nice player
Hull is a nice player
CalWSportsFan said:
I think the Olympic break rest and the fact that the rest of the Fever are catching up to Clark in terms of getting open to receive her amazing passes has been a big factor for the team playing well now. Mitchell is soooo good too. Interesting to see Hull's rise as well.....I sort of forgot about her, but she's certainly playing well of late.
Samuelson Terrible on defense
OBear073akaSMFan said:I think Indiana needs a 3rd consistent perimeter shooter. Hull defensively has been outstanding but her shooting has been erratic. What has happened to Katie Lou Samuelson? Thought she would be better. Injures or too slow? Her sister Karlie seems to be doing better and is starting for the Wash.CalWSportsFan said:
I think the Olympic break rest and the fact that the rest of the Fever are catching up to Clark in terms of getting open to receive her amazing passes has been a big factor for the team playing well now. Mitchell is soooo good too. Interesting to see Hull's rise as well.....I sort of forgot about her, but she's certainly playing well of late.
movielover said:
Watched the game last night, didn't realize CC ocassionally pouts, and flops.
Yes, she also trash talks
CC plays with a lot of fire and may rub some opponents the wrong way, but in interviews she is always cool (maybe her personality or good media training? Probably some of both … she certainly understands that her sponsors are watching/listening)
movielover said:
Watched the game last night, didn't realize CC ocassionally pouts, and flops.
Everybody does (except Layshia).
"Don't get distracted, myself. Don't get distracted." Self-talk from a young relative
BearBint said:Everybody does (except Layshia).movielover said:
Watched the game last night, didn't realize CC ocassionally pouts, and flops.
LeBron is the flop Queen.
movielover said:
LeBron is the flop Queen.
Caitlin Clark is an assist machine!
CAITLIN CLARK SETS THE SINGLE-SEASON ASSIST RECORD PASSING ALYSSA THOMAS’ 316! 🏀 pic.twitter.com/wOl5mY4Lvl
— @amuse (@amuse) September 14, 2024
Clark is a great player ...
But note that she broke Ticha Penicheiro's record with Sacramento. That Sacramento team was awful, couldn't score and barely shot 40%. More important, the shot clock was 30 seconds then, not 24. Oh, and they played fewer games.
Clark is a great player, but Penicheiro was a better passer. Put Ticha in today's game, and Clark would be known as a scorer.
But note that she broke Ticha Penicheiro's record with Sacramento. That Sacramento team was awful, couldn't score and barely shot 40%. More important, the shot clock was 30 seconds then, not 24. Oh, and they played fewer games.
Clark is a great player, but Penicheiro was a better passer. Put Ticha in today's game, and Clark would be known as a scorer.
ClayK said:
Clark is a great player ...
But note that she broke Ticha Penicheiro's record with Sacramento. That Sacramento team was awful, couldn't score and barely shot 40%. More important, the shot clock was 30 seconds then, not 24. Oh, and they played fewer games.
Penicheiro's mark of 225 had stood since 1998, which was just the second year of the WNBA's existence. Making Clark's feat even more impressive is she did it in 28 games, two fewer than Penicheiro's 30, so the longer season that the league has now didn't even factor into the equation.
Also CC has the most assists in a season in WNBA history, and she's only a rookie:
322 Caitlin Clark (38 games in 2024)
316 Alyssa Thomas (40 games in 2023)
Wait til she gets an off season to add some new moves and shots.
movielover said:
Wait til she gets an off season to add some new moves and shots.
And dunks. Once her coach gives her the all-clear to start dunking, it's all over.
Scratch that. When Caitlin Clark alley-oops the ball to herself, it's all over.
brevity said:movielover said:
Wait til she gets an off season to add some new moves and shots.
And dunks. Once her coach gives her the all-clear to start dunking, it's all over.
Scratch that. When Caitlin Clark alley-oops the ball to herself, it's all over.
If Catilin is dunking in games, ClayK will find something to criticize her about.
Caitlin Clark is a fabulous player, and barring disaster, will go down as one of the all-time greats.
Criticizing her play keeps things more interesting though.ClayK said:
Caitlin Clark is a fabulous player, and barring disaster, will go down as one of the all-time greats.
WNBA: Congratulations to Rookie of the Year Caitlin Clark. You earned it... pic.twitter.com/Iw6yzNOAK1
— @amuse (@amuse) September 22, 2024
The Indiana Fever also averaged higher attendance than 5 NBA teams this year.
CC got stabbed in the eyes in her first playoff game and no foul was called. Watch for yourself starting at 2:20.
that was a very unnatural basketball playbear2034 said:
CC got stabbed in the eyes in her first playoff game and no foul was called. Watch for yourself starting at 2:20.
defenders hit players in the face all the time, but not like that
HoopDreams said:that was a very unnatural basketball playbear2034 said:
CC got stabbed in the eyes in her first playoff game and no foul was called. Watch for yourself starting at 2:20.
defenders hit players in the face all the time, but not like that
Looks like some racism.
HoopDreams said:that was a very unnatural basketball playbear2034 said:
CC got stabbed in the eyes in her first playoff game and no foul was called. Watch for yourself starting at 2:20.
defenders hit players in the face all the time, but not like that
Doesn't the WNBA allow players to wear elongated nails? Doesn't seem like a good idea for any sports league.
Caitlin Clark is TIME's Athlete of the Year https://t.co/WtgLuIIYhb pic.twitter.com/oGDewhUPcB
— TIME (@TIME) December 10, 2024
I would imagine this is a first for a female basketball player. Not bad a for a rookie too.
Only one other basketball player....Lebron James. Only second female athlete to be named (Time has been doing this since 1999 btw)....
"Thanks to her impact on and off the court, Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark was named Time Magazine's Athlete of the Year on Tuesday. Clark is the first WNBA player to receive the award and just the second individual woman athlete, joining 2021 honoree Simone Biles." - https://justwomenssports.com/reads/caitlin-clark-crowned-time-magazine-2024-athlete-of-the-year/
Cass Bird photos and styling great too:
"Thanks to her impact on and off the court, Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark was named Time Magazine's Athlete of the Year on Tuesday. Clark is the first WNBA player to receive the award and just the second individual woman athlete, joining 2021 honoree Simone Biles." - https://justwomenssports.com/reads/caitlin-clark-crowned-time-magazine-2024-athlete-of-the-year/
Cass Bird photos and styling great too:
December 10, 2024: @CaitlinClark22 TIME Athlete of The Year | Indianapolis, Indiana | wearing Emporio @armani Men’s Collection Fall Winter 2024-25 pants.
— Claire: Caitlin Clark Style (@caitlinclarksty) December 10, 2024
Per the photographer Cass Bird’s Instagram caption, Jenna Lyons (designer, businesswoman, Real Housewives of New York cast… pic.twitter.com/aUr0wwX1cz
I only see the Time Athlete of the Year (they may have named athletes to different, Hero/Person of the Year awards earlier) going back to 2019....CalWSportsFan said:
Only one other basketball player....Lebron James. Only second female athlete to be named (Time has been doing this since 1999 btw)....
US Women's National Soccer Team
LeBron
Simone Biles
Aaron Judge
Lionel Messi
Clark
So, it's technically correct that Clark is only the second female athlete to win the award (by herself), but half of the winners have been women or women's teams.
You are correct....I was reading a source that was apparently wrong.
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