Hall of Famer and basketball expert Rebecca Lobo had further admiration for Caitlin Clark, the rookie sensation from the Indiana Fever. Only halfway through Clark’s first WNBA season, Lobo called her the “best passer in the league” during a Monday interview on SiriusXM NBA Radio.
As reported by Fox News’ Scott Thompson, Lobo said, “She’s incredible.”
In addition to her incredible three-point shooting, Clark has demonstrated excellent court vision on a regular basis. She developed this talent while attending Iowa for her collegiate education. Her ability to engage teammates when they’re on the court has carried over nicely into her professional career. With an average of 8.2 assists per game, Clark leads the league as of the All-Star/Olympic break. Christie Sides, head coach of the Indiana Fever, said that the squad had adjusted to Clark’s dynamic playmaking with success.
Sides remarked, “The team has grown accustomed to Clark’s style of moving the ball when it’s in her hands on offence.”
But Clark’s aggressive play style has also led to a high turnover rate—5.6 on average—per game.
Because of the chances she takes, particularly on get-ahead passes, her turnovers will always be a tad higher. Looking to thread the needle, that is. It occasionally makes it there and other times it doesn’t, according to Lobo.
Caitlin Clark surpasses the record for WNBA assists.
Guard Caitlin Clark (22) of the Indiana Fever passes the ball against the Chicago Sky.
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Clark’s incredible ability to create plays is demonstrated by her game-changing effort on July 17 against the Dallas Wings, where she set a new WNBA single-game record with 19 assists. Even though the Fever lost the game, Clark’s accomplishment stood out. Clark also had a stellar performance in the WNBA All-Star Game, establishing a rookie record with 10 assists. She was just one assist away from matching Sue Bird’s record for most assists in an All-Star Game.
Lobo thinks Clark will keep getting better, cutting down on mistakes and increasing her accuracy when shooting.
Lobo added, “And what’s even more amazing is that she has adjusted even though she still hasn’t found her 3-point shot at the rate she will.”
At the moment, Clark is averaging 19.6 points per game while shooting 40.5% from the field overall and 32.7% from three point range, making 8.3 attempts per game.
“She’s taking fewer logo bombs, she’s driving more and finishing,” Lobo continued.
Clark was a leader on the court in addition to being an excellent passer at the All-Star Game in Phoenix. She didn’t make any three-pointers during the game, but it was clear that she could help her teammates score. Clark’s assists were helpful to Arike Ogunbowale, who finished with 34 points and the MVP award. This was especially true during a pivotal 9-2 run that enabled Team WNBA to overtake Team USA Olympians.
Clark contributed to multiple crucial baskets, including ones scored by Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell, two of her Fever teammates.