Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark, highly anticipated after her dominant NCAA career, faced immense expectations as the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA. Despite some struggles, she delivered one of the best rookie seasons in league history. Recently named Player of the Month for September—her fourth time this season—Clark has shattered numerous records and solidified her status as the Rookie of the Year.
Remarkably, her performance has led to comparisons with LeBron James, not just due to her skills but also because of their similar contributions to their teams. Both Clark and James led their respective teams in scoring, assists, and steals, while their teammates Aliyah Boston and Anthony Davis dominated in rebounds and blocks.
James concluded the 2023-24 season averaging 25.5 points, 8.3 assists, and 1.3 steals in 35.3 minutes per game. Clark, on the other hand, averaged about six points less but outperformed James in assists, recording 8.4, while matching him in steals. Both played roughly the same number of minutes.
The parallels in their statistics highlight Clark’s significant impact on the Fever in her inaugural season. With her promising future, fans are excited to see how far she can go, especially as she embarks on her first playoff journey, which could mark the start of an extraordinary postseason career.