In just her second season with the Indiana Fever, Caitlin Clark is making waves in the WNBA, drawing comparisons to Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry for her electrifying style of play. While no one can fully replicate Curry’s unique flair, Clark’s ability to dominate from beyond the arc and captivate audiences has positioned her as one of the league’s brightest stars.
Ahead of the Fever’s matchup against the Golden State Valkyries—whose arena is shared with Curry’s Warriors—Clark shared her admiration for the NBA icon during a press conference on Thursday. “I grew up watching Steph,” Clark revealed. “To me, he’s one of the greatest basketball players of all time… I think he’s changed the way basketball is being played. Maybe at times, both of us—me and him—make kids think they should just go out and chuck a bunch of threes, but that’s what makes the game so exciting.”
Clark’s game mirrors Curry’s in her fearless approach to shooting, often pulling up from well beyond the three-point line. Her ability to stretch defenses was on full display last week against the New York Liberty, where she exploded for 25 points in the first half alone, including three three-pointers in a jaw-dropping 30-second span—a performance reminiscent of Curry’s long-range heroics.
Caitlin on Steph Curry’s influence
“He’s one of the greatest basketball players of all time…he’s changed the way basketball is being played. Maybe at times me and him both like kids shouldn’t always just go and chuck a bunch of threes but thats what makes the game so exciting.” pic.twitter.com/YpSEy23FUJ
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Now leading the Fever to a 6–5 record and third place in the Eastern Conference, Clark is posting remarkable numbers: 21.3 points, 8.7 assists, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.3 steals per game. Her shooting efficiency is equally impressive, with 44.7% from the field and 40.0% from three-point range, despite taking a high volume of long-range shots.
The former Iowa standout is on pace for her second straight WNBA All-Star appearance and, according to DraftKings Sportsbook, holds the second-best odds to win the league’s MVP award. As Clark continues to elevate women’s basketball and draw global attention to the WNBA, her connection to Curry’s revolutionary style underscores her potential to leave a lasting legacy in the sport.