The WNBA is soaring to new heights, and one name shines brighter than all others: Caitlin Clark. The Indiana Fever’s 2024 first-overall pick has taken the league by storm, transforming the game with her electrifying play and undeniable charisma. A four-time All-American at Iowa, Clark claimed the WNBA Rookie of the Year award in her debut season and continues to dominate headlines in her sophomore year. Despite a recent slump and minor injury concerns, her stat line—16.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 8.8 assists, and 1.6 steals per game—proves she’s among the league’s elite.
CAITLIN CLARK LOGO TO START THE YEAR 🔥 (via @WNBA)
— Overtime (@overtime) May 17, 2025
But it’s not just her on-court brilliance that sets her apart. Clark has become the undisputed face of the WNBA, a global icon whose influence transcends basketball. And who better to confirm this than Golden State Warriors star and four-time NBA champion Draymond Green? In a recent Threads post (@money23green), Green was asked who he believes is the face of the WNBA. His response was swift and unequivocal:
“Caitlin Clark. No question.”
Four words that cement Clark’s status as the league’s brightest star. Green, who has shared the court with Steph Curry—one of the NBA’s defining figures—knows what it takes to be the face of a league. His endorsement carries weight, drawing a parallel between Clark’s meteoric rise and Curry’s transformative impact on basketball.
Clark’s influence mirrors Curry’s in more ways than one. Both are flashy, long-range sharpshooters who redefine how the game is played. Clark herself has acknowledged Curry’s impact, saying in June, “I grew up watching Steph. To me, he’s one of the greatest basketball players of all time. He’s really changed the way basketball is being played. Maybe at times, me and him both, kids shouldn’t just go chuck up a bunch of threes, but that’s what makes the game so exciting.”
“Bro, she’s better than Steph Curry.”
“I don’t even care if she can’t dunk bro, she better than LeBron [James].”
“She’s gonna get MVP every single year.”
These kids were starstruck after meeting Caitlin Clark 😅
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— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) July 31, 2025
Like Curry, Clark is more than a player—she’s a movement. Her flair, confidence, and deep shooting inspire a new generation of hoopers, just as Curry did. Off the court, her global popularity eclipses even the WNBA’s biggest stars, making her a household name alongside the world’s top athletes. While she may not be the league’s clear-cut best player, Clark’s cultural impact is unmatched.
The WNBA’s growth owes much to Clark’s star power. From sold-out arenas to record-breaking viewership, her presence has elevated the league to new heights. Draymond Green’s four-word declaration isn’t just a nod to her talent—it’s a recognition of her role as the WNBA’s torchbearer, lighting the way for the future of women’s basketball.