Caitlin Clark has quickly encountered the realities of the WNBA in her first few games, facing increased physicality as teams strive to stop her.
While Clark has managed to put up impressive performances, it is evident that her transition to the professional level presents more challenges compared to her time at Iowa.
The Indiana Fever have struggled as a team, and one former WNBA star, Swin Cash, believes it won’t get easier for Clark or her teammates this season.
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Addressing theories that veterans might have a vendetta against Clark, Cash stated,
“It exists because it’s a microcosm of our society…there is nobody that is hating on Caitlin Clark. Those women want her to come in and succeed, but they also want to bust her behind, as they should.”
Cash emphasized that the physicality Clark is experiencing is simply a natural part of competitive sports, especially for a player with Clark’s high profile.
The other players in the league are aware of Clark’s capabilities and are determined to stop her as they pursue victory.
Cash dismissed any narratives about jealousy or envy toward Clark, highlighting that Clark is competing among some of the best players on the planet who all share the same desire to win.
According to Cash, Clark’s challenges are part of the process of being a notable player in a highly competitive league.
Swin Cash, a three-time WNBA champion, four-time All-Star, and a member of both the 20th and 25th anniversary teams, knows what it takes to succeed in the WNBA.
Unlike Clark, Cash also won two college championships at UConn, playing alongside legends Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi.
