Rebecca Lobo, a Hall of Famer and current basketball analyst, recently praised Caitlin Clark as the “best passer in the league” after just half a season in the WNBA. Clark, the No. 1 overall pick for the Indiana Fever, has been showcasing exceptional court vision since her college days at Iowa. Despite her parking-lot-distance three-pointers receiving a lot of attention, Clark leads the league in assists with 8.2 per game. While her turnovers are high at 5.6 per game, Lobo believes this is a result of the chances she takes with get-ahead passes.
In a recent game, Clark set a WNBA record with 19 assists, further demonstrating her passing abilities. She also had an impressive performance in the WNBA All-Star Game where she had a game-high 10 assists, falling just one short of the record. Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese, who played alongside Clark in the All-Star Game, praised her teammate’s passing skills and expressed excitement about playing with her. Lobo acknowledges that as a rookie, Clark will continue to improve and believes that her turnovers will decrease as she becomes more comfortable in the league.
Despite struggling with her three-point shot at 32.7%, Clark is shooting 40.5% from the field overall and averaging 19.6 points per game. Lobo believes that as Clark gets more comfortable in the WNBA, her shooting percentages will improve. Clark has been adjusting her game by taking fewer deep three-point shots and focusing more on driving to the basket, which has been successful for her. Lobo is confident that Clark will continue to develop her game and become an even more versatile player in the future.
While Clark’s incredible scoring ability received a lot of attention during her college career, her passing skills are now garnering praise in the WNBA. Lobo commends Clark for her exceptional court vision and ability to get her teammates involved on the floor. Despite facing some challenges with turnovers, Clark’s willingness to take risks and make difficult passes sets her apart as one of the best passers in the league. As she continues to adjust to the WNBA and refine her game, Clark is expected to become even more of a force on the court, showcasing her skills as both a scorer and a playmaker for the Indiana Fever.
