Writer compares impact of Caitlin Clark to basketball legends
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 8:30 AM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
Writer Robin Lundberg recently discussed the influence of Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark on the WNBA. Comparing her rise to that of Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and Larry Bird, Lundberg used a Jay-Z lyric to characterize Clark’s impact on the sport. Clark, the first overall pick in the 2024 WNBA draft, currently holds the league records for the most points and assists recorded in a rookie season. Beyond statistical performance, observers note that her presence has driven significant engagement, including a recent Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky matchup that drew 3.3 million viewers. This figure represents the highest total for a WNBA regular-season game since 1997. The discussion highlights the broader cultural shift surrounding women’s basketball during her professional tenure.
- •Robin Lundberg described Caitlin Clark using a Jay-Z lyric referencing Michael, Magic, and Bird.
- •Clark holds the WNBA rookie records for the most points and assists.
- •A 2026 Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky game reached 3.3 million viewers.
- •That viewership total is the highest for a WNBA regular-season game since 1997.
- •The Indiana Fever selected Clark first overall in the 2024 WNBA draft.
- 8:30 AMYahoo Sports — Jay-Z song lyric used to describe Caitlin Clark in conversation about her impact on women’s basketball
"Robin Lundberg has recently been discussing the impact that Caitlin Clark has had on women’s basketball. Clark made a name for herself with the Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball team before being selected as the number one overall pick by the Indiana Fever in the 2024 WNBA draft.
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