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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Pushes Back on 'Insulting' Caitlin Clark Narrative

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Pushes Back on 'Insulting' Caitlin Clark Narrative

Summary

Caitlin Clark has had a strong start to her WNBA career, setting records and earning Rookie of the Year honors. However, basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar said it is too soon to call her the "face of the league" and praised other top players like A'ja Wilson.

Key Facts

  • Caitlin Clark was the No. 1 pick in the 2024 WNBA draft.
  • She set several league records in her first season and nearly won Rookie of the Year unanimously.
  • Clark currently plays for the Indiana Fever and averages 20.1 points and 7.8 assists per game.
  • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar said calling Clark the face of the WNBA is an insult to many great players.
  • Abdul-Jabbar praised A'ja Wilson, a seven-time WNBA All-Star and top MVP candidate.
  • Clark has missed some games this season due to a back injury.
  • Clark became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 600 career assists.
  • The Indiana Fever have won four of their last five games.
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