Caitlin Clark is the biggest name in women’s basketball and women’s sports.
Is she a bigger star than some NBA stars?
Bill Simmons says she is
The media mogul asked if Clark was a bigger “under 30” star than any NBA star still in his 30s.
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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark reacts during the WNBA basketball first round playoff game against Connecticut, Sunday, September 25, 2024 in Uncasville, Connecticut. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Those names include the likes of Nikola Jokić, Luka Dončić, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jayson Tatum and Anthony Edwards, to name a few, and those guys aren’t considered the best under 30. Those players are highly regarded. It is widely considered to be the best game regardless of age.
But the two talking heads said it wasn’t even an argument.
“I actually didn’t care about women’s college basketball 10 years ago in any way, shape or form. Any way, shape or form, so I think there are some things moving forward. Just the quality of the play is more fun to watch. She seems to be some sort of catalyst. That’s like before or after. And now we’re behind,” Simmons said.
“Her stardom has changed many conversations about sports. I feel like Especially women’s sports,” added Chuck Klosterman.
Caitlin Clark of Indiana Fever celebrates during the game against the Los Angeles Sparks on May 24, 2024 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. (Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)
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“Part of it is Now it’s really hard for a guy to become famous in college basketball. But women still seem very likely.”
Some of Clark’s regular season games drew bigger viewers than playoff games without her. and her pairing with Angel Reese also attracted the largest audience in the league.
Caitlin Clark of Indiana Fever celebrates during an August game on September 16, 2024 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. (Michael Hickey/NBAE via Getty Images)
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What’s more, the NBA’s ratings are dropping, which wasn’t the case before Clark turned pro.
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