There will always be a once-in-a-generation player who will redefine a league whether it is the NBA or WNBA. Since Stephen Curry was drafted by the Golden State Warriors, teams practically eliminated their mid-range sets. They also started playing more five-out actions. While this has not happened quite yet due to Caitlin Clark’s entry, the Indiana Fever star surely impacts the style of play that her opponents employ whether it’s through schemes or rotations. She might not be a bonafide star yet, but Steve Kerr noted how it will just be a matter of time before her numbers and accolades skyrocket.
Clark has been fairly inconsistent with her production since joining the Fever. A lot of it is attributed to growing pains and the intense coverage that she gets on defense which was not similar to the ones she saw with Iowa. The vast majority of fans expected her to be a win-now piece. But, that is just not reality when it comes to rookies. While they can have an impact, Steve Kerr outlined that these are just normal pathways to stardom.
“I think it’s kind of a right of passage for young players, whether it’s the WNBA or the NBA. The other players are going to test you. Actually, Caitlin reminds me a lot of Steph Curry. A lot of people may not remember this, but in Steph’s first couple of years, he was
