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Diana Taurasi is arguably the best ladies’s basketball participant of all time. The 42-year-old has gained every little thing there’s to win within the sport, and when she speaks, individuals pay attention.
On Sunday, she performed in opposition to Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark, the rookie sensation that certainly hopes to sooner or later have that GOAT title that Taurasi might have presently. After the sport, Taurasi had nice issues to say about Caitlin Clark following the Fever’s 88-82 win over the Phoenix Mercury.
Clark struggled taking pictures at 4-14, however had an excellent all-around recreation, scoring 15 factors, dealing out 12 assists, and grabbing 9 boards. She barely missed changing into the primary rookie in WNBA historical past to file a triple-double.
In the meantime, Taurasi additionally struggled from the ground, going 5-15, and ended up with 19 factors, 3 rebounds, and three assists.
After the sport, Taurasi was requested about Caitlin Clark, and right here’s what she needed to say.
It’s wonderful. What Caitlin’s been in a position to do in her brief profession up to now has been nothing wanting outstanding. The one factor that I actually love about her … she’s put the work in. Even all through her brief WNBA profession, it’s been a whole lot of stress, a whole lot of issues thrown at her and she or he retains exhibiting up and she or he retains getting higher each single recreation. So her future is tremendous shiny.
Throughout the Remaining 4, when Taurasi was doing an alternate ESPN broadcast with former UCONN and Staff USA teammate Sue Chook, she warned Caitlin Clark, saying “”Actuality is coming….you look superhuman enjoying in opposition to some 18 years olds however you’re going to come back play with some grown ladies which have been enjoying skilled basketball for a very long time”.
However, it looks like Diana Taurasi has warmed as much as Caitlin Clark, and that’s good for the WNBA.
Taurasi is gearing up for the 2024 Summer season Olympics in Paris, France, as she goes for her sixth gold medal. In the meantime, Caitlin Clark was controversially snubbed, with some claiming that she needs to be there over the past-her-prime Taurasi.
