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Caitlin Clark, the star player for the Indiana Fever, has just added another impressive milestone to her already remarkable rookie season in the WNBA. According to NBA insider Shams Charania from The Athletic, Clark has been awarded the title of 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year. While this news isn’t a huge surprise, it’s still a huge honor for the first-year player who has been turning heads all season long.
Over the course of 40 games, Clark posted impressive averages of 19.2 points, 8.4 assists, and 5.7 rebounds. To put her achievements in perspective, no other player in WNBA history has finished a season with stats like these. In fact, only 11 players in NBA history have matched her performance in a single season, showcasing just how exceptional her year has been.
Clark also set several records during her rookie season, including the highest scoring total for a first-year player and the most assists in a single season. She made history by becoming the first rookie to hit 100 three-pointers and to record a triple-double, solidifying her status as a standout player.
There’s not much more to say about Clark’s rookie season that hasn’t already been mentioned. It might just be the best rookie season we’ve ever seen in the WNBA, ranking among the greatest performances in the league’s history.
Despite the immense pressure of being a rookie, Clark not only met expectations but exceeded them. Even NBA superstar LeBron James, a future Hall of Famer with the Los Angeles Lakers, recognized her talent and potential. He shared his support for Clark, recalling his own experiences in the spotlight.
“I’ve been rooting for her since the start because I remember what that’s like, and she has my full support,” James told Brian O’Keefe from Esquire. “She’s a groundbreaking player. We all saw what she did at Iowa, and I always knew her skills would shine in the professional leagues.”
Clark came into the WNBA with lofty expectations after breaking all sorts of scoring records in college basketball. While she didn’t manage to take the Fever deep into the playoffs this year, her stellar performance throughout the season has firmly established her as a force in the league.