Many basketball observers believe Caitlin Clark is facing significant challenges in the WNBA.
The rookie’s Commissioner Cup game against Chicago Sky has caught the attention of fans and analysts, not for the Indiana Fever‘s win, but for the game’s intense physicality. This situation has sparked comparisons to the early career struggles of NBA legend Michael Jordan.
Caitlin Clark’s teammates called out for not protecting her from hard fouls
In 1985, during the NBA All-Star Weekend, players such as Isiah Thomas reportedly conspired to limit Jordan‘s impact on the game to remind him of his rookie status.
Although the WNBA does not have an All-Star game during an Olympic year, Clark, currently the league’s most popular player, is experiencing similar adversity.
Broussard compares Clark’s rookie season to Jordan’s first NBA campaign
Chris Broussard recently discussed this topic, referencing Matt Barnes‘ comments about the need for Clark‘s teammates to support her more. Broussard agreed, stating that the team should have rallied around Clark during these challenging times.
“Michael Jordan, it happened to him,” Broussard told the Fox Sports Radio.
“How physical they were with him. Isaiah Thomas iced him out at the All-Star game. I get that.”
Despite the obstacles, Clark continues to receive widespread support from the basketball community.
“We gotta stop the cap and all the hate some of y’all Woman are putting on Caitlin,” Austin Rivers noted.
“Lbh on why people have such high interest all of sudden in woman’s basketball. The Caitlin Clark effect!!! It’s not only because of her, but it is mainly because of her! Cut the jealousy please….”
