Caitlin Clark Names Two Biggest Problems With The NBA

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark appeared on the "New Heights" podcast this week to discuss a plethora of topics, including the NBA's recent decline in TV ratings. 

Jason and Travis Kelce started their NBA discussion with Clark by bringing up the new format for the All-Star Game. This year's All-Star Game will feature a mini-tournament that consists of four teams and three games. Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal and Kenny Smith will get to pick eight players for their respective teams. The fourth team will feature the winning players from the Castrol Rising Stars showcase. Each player on the winning team will receive a $125,000 bonus. 

When asked about this new format, Clark admit that she'd like to see the NBA go back to its roots. 

"I saw Kevin Durant said they should go back to the East vs. West. That's when I loved it. I think it should be East vs. West battling it out," Clark told the Kelce brothers. "I think that's what it should be, but of course, I'm not the commissioner. I'd love to see the East take on the West and see which side is better." 

Jason Kelce then brought up the in-season tournaments and mocked the NBA for creating "funky floors." It turns out Clark actually agreed with the former NFL offensive lineman's take. 

“I’m getting like a migraine looking at the neon green floor,” Clark said. “I feel like it was a hit the first year, the NBA Cup or whatever it was and it kind of toned down a bit this year. But it’s interesting, they’re trying to spice it up a little bit.”