It seems there’s no bad blood between Caitlin Clark and WNBA veteran Diana Taurasi, who previously warned the rookie was in for a ‘reality’ check.
The pair were seen sharing a laugh on court during the first half of the Fever’s 88-82 upset victory over the Mercury on Sunday.
The longtime Phoenix guard appeared to say something to the Iowa alum that made her giggle during the wholesome interaction.
‘Finally a player in the league that likes her!!!!!’ one fan joked in response to a clip on X, referencing the frosty reception most WNBA veterans have given the former Iowa star.
‘GOAT TALKING TO BABY GOAT,’ another said of 22-year-old Clark and 42-year-old Taurasi, who is currently in the 20th year of her career.
Caitlin Clark and WNBA veteran Diana Taurasi were seen sharing a laugh on court Sunday
The Fever rallied from 15 down to beat the Mercury 88-82 at Footprint Center this weekend
Clark had 15 points, 12 assists and nine rebounds Sunday afternoon as Indiana rallied from 15 down to beat the Mercury at Footprint Center.
It was the first on-court meeting between Clark and Taurasi, the WNBA´s all-time leading scorer, who had a lot to say about the No 1 draft pick back in April.
‘Reality is coming, there’s levels to this thing,’ she told Scott Van Pelt on SportsCenter, when asked about Clark jumping to the pros.
‘And that’s just life, we all went through it… You look superhuman playing against some 18 years olds but you’re going to come [play] with some grown women that have been playing professional basketball for a long time,’ Taurasi added.
‘Not saying it’s not gonna translate, because when you’re great at what you do, you’re just gonna get better,’ she continued. ‘But there is gonna be a transition period, where you’re gonna have to give yourself some grace as a rookie.’
Clark was criticized by Taurasi back in April before she was even drafted by the Fever
Taurasi warned the rookie was in for a ‘reality’ check when she joined the WNBA
Taurasi is the holder of the all-time WNBA scoring record, surpassing 9,000 points in 2023
Taurasi later doubled down on her remarks, calling Clark’s fans ‘sensitive’.
‘The new fans are really sensitive these days,’ Taurasi the Arizona Republic, adding, ‘You can’t say anything.’
‘It’s kind of like when you go [from] kindergarten to first grade, there’s a learning adjustment. When you go from high school to college, there’s a learning adjustment,’ Taurasi went on.
‘I don’t think I said anything that’s factually incorrect. Like anything, greatness is going to translate. And she’s prove that at every level. I don’t see why that’s going to be any different in the WNBA.’
News
Billionaire Elon Musk confirmed that he has 12 children with 3 women, he must start redistributing inheritance when the 12th child is born
Billionaire Elon Musk has officially confirmed that he has had a third child with his female subordinate Shivon Zilis. Currently, Musk has a total of 12 children with 3 wоmen. In an interview with Page Six (USA), Elon Musk (52…
Every time he wins an award, Siya Kolisi gives his wife an expensive supercar to add to his car collection
Following his relocation to France, Springboks captain Siya Kolisi has added a stylish new set of wheels to his collection. Feast your eyes on his latest vehicle! Kolisi was pleasantly surprised with a brand-new Range Rover, a generous gift presented…
Justin Baldoni’s Man Enough Co-Host Liz Plank Leaves Podcast After Blake Lively Claims: ‘We All Deserve Better’ (Exclusive)
On Dec. 20 Lively accused Baldoni of sexual harassment on set and a retaliatory public smear campaign in a legal filing Justin Baldoni, Blake Lively and Liz Plank. Journalist and author Liz Plank co-hosts the podcast The Man Enough with actor-filmmaker…
Heisman Winner Travis Hunter Deactivates Instagram Account as Hatred Toward Fiancée Leanna Lenee Continues
The controversy initially began as Hunter received the Heisman trophy and many fans called out Lenee’s behavior in videos that circulated online Travis Hunter Leanna Lanee. Amid the continued vitriol going around online about his fiancée Leanna Lenee, 2024 Heisman…
Tallulah Willis Reveals She’s Engaged to Musician Justin Acee
The 30-year-old daughter of Demi Moore and Bruce Willis announced her engagement on Monday, Dec. 23 Tallulah Willis announces engagement to Justin Acee. Tallulah Willis is ready to walk down the aisle! “Everyday @justinacee,” she wrote next to the social media post…
Blake Lively’s A Simple Favor 2 Costar Michele Morrone Says He ‘Felt Her Pain’ Over Justin Baldoni’s Alleged Behavior
Morrone filmed ‘A Simple Favor 2’ with Lively shortly after she wrapped ‘It Ends With Us’ with Baldoni Michele Morrone and his costar Blake Lively. Michele Morrone is lending his support to his costar Blake Lively. On Monday, Dec. 23,…
End of content
No more pages to load