look SVP um reality is coming okay you know there's there's levels to this thing remember those comments well they surely didn't age well did they Caitlyn Clark's game translated well to the pros after all her freshman season reads like a cheat code for the WNBA she's clearly a lock for Rookie of the Year and most would even say should be seriously considered for MVP and other former MVP winners are taking notice stick around as we unveil how these 10 former WNBA MVPs are recognizing her greatness and showing her some love League royalty is taking a
stand against all the haters and we're all here to celebrate her historic season like a good neighbor State Farm is there oh my God oh my God alltime assist record done three-point records check most Allstar votes ever absolutely now you can add most points scored by a rookie in a single season on September 15th against the Dallas Wings Clark went nuts for a career-high 35 points this gives her a total of 761 points for the season and Counting shattering the all-time rookie scoring record once held by Simone Augustus of 744 back in 2006 wow she
just broke an 18-year-old record eight-time All-Star and three-time WNBA MVP Lisa Leslie just tweeted this after Clark's historic night she just poked fun at all the haters who thought it was going to take a while for Clark to adjust to the WNBA Caitlyn Clark is way better way sooner so what's making these players speak up or in some cases eat their words before we dive in please don't forget to subscribe to the channel we're about to break it down and trust us you won't believe what they're about to say go to the WNBA because if
Patrick Mahomes is the Marquee attraction in the NFL nobody a bigger attraction than her and there was plenty on the line first up we have AIA WI the two-time WNBA Champion two-time WNBA MVP and alltime single season scoring leader who just scored 1,000 points this season before the start of the year the Las Vegas Aces leader already gave the league a warning about the Caitlyn Clark effect you of all people are the best person to ask this she's going to be coming into the WNBA very soon how well do you think her game is going
to translate and what would be your biggest piece of advice for her coming into the WNBA yeah I kind of said this on complex one time it was just a huge thing of I think she's going to be good I think she's going to be someone that's going to be huge for the franchise that she gets drafted to and I just hope that franchise builds around her so she can continue to grow for someone that has achieved records in her own right talk about some massive respect MVP to MVP uh I'm pretty sure that she's
going to be good uh the league is going to enjoy her we're going to enjoy her obviously as competitors and teammates or whatever you may say but no it's going to be huge for her to make that jump all of them I mean it's going to be a great time for them next we have two-time WNBA champion and reigning League MVP Brianna Stewart who gave High Praise for Clark after her first month in the league pin is a great player and I think the way that she's kind of came into this league she's continuing to
to hold her own and show everyone what she can do no stranger to the spotlight Stuart had this to say about Clark's impact to the league and her team aside from the numbers the viewership the attendance uh the way that she plays the game you know she's ultra competitive her ability to to Really stretch the floor and finds her teammates you know she has these games where it's like you have to guard her wherever she is here's respected WNBA veteran and 2012 League MVP Tina Charles talking about the Caitlyn Clark effect and her impact to
the league yeah I mean the energy that we're getting the reception the eyes that we're getting on us um It's amazing And it's just because of that new generation that's coming in as a 14-year veteran multiple All-Star and member of the WNBA 25th anniversary team Charles has seen players come and go talk about flowers from one of the most respected players in the league when she says she's lucky to witness and play against Clark so we know who Caitlyn Clark is and and what she's been able her impact in this league and and especially this
year so however we can get it we I'll take it for me personally so just thankful that I'm able to be a part of it and still be here to see to witness it yeah now let's get to something really interesting Caitlyn Clark has openly declared that her childhood basketball Idol is Minnesota Legend Maya Moore who was League MVP in 2014 here's more talking about how she actually met Clark when she was younger and Clark's leadership style it's just really really cool to to think about one of those little girls who became Caitlyn Clark so
um I think you just go to show you when you just do your best to be in the moment and treat people with kindness um and just be present when you can uh really makes a big difference in looking at the type of person and leader that she can be with people the connection between the two has been solid over the years here's more surprising Clark before her last regular season game at Iowa the reactions on their faces are Priceless I still feel like I was this tall and freaking out and I ran across the
court gave you a hug I know now I'm like taller than you oh my God you can clearly see the Joy on Clark's face seeing more and a testament to Mo recognizing the level of impact Clark is having on the sport all all I ever wanted to do is meet her I didn't have a phone I didn't my dad didn't have his phone so I just ran over like can you sign my shirt signed my shirt gave her hug ran away it's like the most vivid memory I have of like women's basketball growing up and
like honestly like I tell everybody that story because like it meant so much to me it's like so cool if you've made it this far and are enjoying the video don't forget to like And subscribe we know watching this video takes some of your time and we appreciate you now back to the action Candice Parker two-time WNBA MVP and the only one that won MVP during her rookie year drops some high praise for Clark and the star power she has brought into women's basketball and it takes time for people to want to be a part
of it and to see it um I think it does take star power and we're seeing how the value of that in the Caitlyn Clark as a respected basketball analyst Parker has always highlighted how Caitlyn has changed the game not just for women's basketball but for basketball period And I think that's what she's done for the game you know in general I don't say women's basketball I say the game the game of basketball period um you want to see a show and I think that that's the biggest thing you always talk about Steph being a
showman MH I mean this is a showman right here yes um you're able to have sellout crowds to come and see you play you have student sections that hate you that want you to lose that's what sports is and that's what competition is and Caitlyn's brought all of that and some and Clark who now has eclipsed Parker for the best rookie season in WNBA history has seriously impressed Parker as she highlights the different aspects of what makes Clark's game amazing listen you talk about players that change the game when they're on the court whether they're
touching the ball or not you have to guard her when she steps into the gym and so I don't think we've seen anything like that in women's basketball we' played against I've played against a number of great Shooters yes somebody that when they walk in the gym you have to guard them and I think the way the game is played has allowed her to Showcase that skill to be able to take that shot that shot's being a good shot um it speaks to where basketball is right now Indiana Fever Legend and 2011 MVP Tama Catchings
recently showed her love love for Clark and discusses the Caitlyn Clark effect for someone that has seen the highs and the lows of the Indiana Fever and the fever fan base hearing this from Catchings is some serious props I just want to ask to start off Kaitlin Clark right now Indiana Fever what is she doing for the WNBA how much do you love it obviously Caitlyn clar Back Being able to come in but what I think is what she bring yeah coming from the from the kylo's room there's a lot of great rookie that have
come in she's definitely speaking of three-time MVP Lisa lesle remember her saying that Caitlyn Clark and Angel ree should be co-mvps and she's actually said that they both deserve to win Rookie of the Year well that comment clearly didn't age well she's now on team Clark shutting down all the haters after Clark's historic night I guess she adjusted well to the WNBA after all now this is where it gets interesting remember Clark's number one hater Cheryl swoops while here is her teammate and the first ever WN MVP Cynthia Cooper shutting down the hate and showing
some love I would have put Caitlyn Clark on Team USA absolutely she even got to a point where putting Caitlyn Clark on Team USA is great for America and great for basketball talk about the ultimate flowers any USA Basketball experience for someone as young as Caitlyn Clark is going to benefit America for years and years and years and years so yeah I would put her absolutely on on on Team USA and the biggest praise comes when she said this I wish you know Caitlyn Clark had had that experience this year because she's our future finally
we go full circle Diana terasi 2009 League MVP and the most prolific scorer in WNBA history here's Diana eating some Humble Pie finally recognizing the contributions of Clark yeah I mean it's amazing uh you know what Caitlyn's been able to do um in her short career so far has just been uh nothing short of remarkable um and you know the one thing that I really love about her she loves the game um You Can Tell She's put the work in um and even you know throughout you know her short WNBA career uh it's been a
lot of pressure a lot of things thrown at her and uh you know she keeps showing up and keeps getting better every single game so um her future is is super bright and uh you know being a veteran and being in this league for a long long time uh you know it's pretty cool to see that and you know going into the future there we have it folks nine former League MVPs showing their love for Caitlyn Clark and here's number 10 future League MVP herself Caitlyn Clark talking about her historic night and thanking the most
important people for the Indiana Fever the fans what is it meant to you to be able to play in front of these fans every night you know they really stuck with us for during the through the beginning of the year um I'm just really thankful they kep continued to show up for us um and they make a lot of noise like they're into it they're not just sitting there like they're invested in this basketball um it's great for our league it's great for every team that gets to come and play here um I think we've
had a lot of great battles and they've helped us win a lot of games on this floor so um you know like I said hopefully we can bring the playoffs back here and and give them a taste of it cuz they deserve it it's been since 2016 so um you know it's only going to get better and better from here on out Caitlyn Clark is a superstar not a female Superstar she is a superstar we we were coming to see Caitlyn Clark play she moves the needle the WNBA has been looking for someone who moves
the needle looking ahead Clark's got site set on even bigger targets playoff success but more than numbers and accolades Clark's inspiring a new generation she's showing young Ballers what's possible pushing the boundaries of women's basketball this isn't just a great season it's the start of a whole new era in the WNBA we are watching history and the best part it's just begun let us know in the comments like And subscribe so you never miss out on the latest news click the video on the screen and we will see you in the next one
