LeBron James credits Fever’s Caitlin Clark with WNBA growth amid heavy scrutiny

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Greatness recognizes greatness, and LeBron James recognizes the talent that WNBA first overall pick Caitlin Clark has. He also knows what impact it will have on the league’s potential growth.   

The Los Angeles Lakers star didn’t miss a beat in addressing Clark’s critics, as the former Hawkeyes star has been under heavy scrutiny as the Indiana Fever’s season got off to a rough start with four straight losses. 

Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever walks across the court in the first quarter against the New York Liberty at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 16, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

"It’s still a team game, people," James said on his podcast "Mind the Game" with J.J. Redick. 

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"People need to realize, the Indiana Fever — this is the second year in a row they had the No. 1 pick. Do y’all know what that means? That means they’re not that good." 

"I’m rooting for Caitlin because I’ve been in that seat before. I’ve walked that road before. I hope she kills. I hope Aliyah Boston does amazing. I hope they do great." 

James explained that he understands the situation from both his experiences as a rookie and now with his son, Bronny James, who is the presumed No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James dunks during the second half in Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets Saturday, April 27, 2024, in Los Angeles.  (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

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"I’m getting the same thing