WNBA players show disparity in all-star voting for Caitlin Clark
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 3:59 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Caitlin Clark, a standout in her third WNBA season with the Indiana Fever, faces mixed recognition from peers in the latest all-star voting. While fans ranked her as the second-best guard and the media placed her third, WNBA players voted her 11th among guards. This voting trend raises questions about respect within the league and has drawn attention from sports journalist Christine Brennan, who emphasizes the stark contrast. Clark continues to perform at a high level, averaging 21.2 points per game this season. The WNBA All-Star Game is scheduled for July 25 in Chicago.
- •Caitlin Clark is averaging 21.2 points per game this season.
- •Fan and media votes rank Clark significantly higher than player votes.
- •WNBA All-Star Game is set for July 25 in Chicago.
- •Clark's past injury history adds context to her current performance.
- 3:59 AMYahoo Sports — ’One of the Most Interesting Stories I’ve Ever Covered’ — Author Can’t Believe WNBA Players’ Disrespect of Caitlin Clark
"Caitlin Clark has become quite the polarizing player in the midst of her third WNBA season. The Indiana Fever star remains one of the league’s top players, but many believe she continues to be disrespected by her peers, with the latest example prompting disbelief.
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