Sep 22, 2024; Uncasville, Connecticut, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) during the game against Indiana Fever during game one of the first round of the 2024 WNBA Playoffs at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark Smith-Imagn Images Mark Smith-Imagn Images

Two-time NBA champion makes feelings clear about Caitlin Clark

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Apr 9, 2025 12:08 AM ET

Caitlin Clark has established herself as one of the best (and most popular) athletes in the world.

The Indiana Fever superstar is coming off an incredible rookie season where she averaged 19.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, 8.4 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 41.7% from the field and 34.4% from the three-point range in 40 games.

What a rookie season for Caitlin Clark

2024 WNBA All-Star
2024 WNBA assists leader
Led Indiana to their first playoff appearance in 8 years
19.2 PPG
8.4 APG
5.7 RPG pic.twitter.com/921IzxXnyD
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) September 26, 2024

In a recent interview with Dan Dakich, former Los Angeles Lakers star Mychal Thompson spoke about Clark.

Thompson (h/t OutKick): "Caitlin Clark walked right by me and I froze. I didn't say hello to her. My favorite basketball player outside of Klay was right there in front of me... and I said 'No, I can't do it.'"

Mychal Thompson, former 1st overall pick in the 1978 NBA Draft, was STARSTRUCK when meeting Caitlin Clark:

"Caitlin Clark walked right by me and I froze... My favorite basketball player outside of Klay [Thompson] was right there in front of me... and I said 'No, I can't do it'… pic.twitter.com/qPIE3VOHyW
— OutKick (@Outkick) April 2, 2025