Caitlin Clark continues to rewrite the record books, and her latest achievement on Sunday led to a glowing endorsement from one of basketball’s all-time greats. While leading the Indiana Fever to a commanding 92-75 victory over the Seattle Storm at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Clark delivered yet another standout performance, recording 23 points, 9 assists, and 5 rebounds.
The assists Clark tallied in this game were particularly noteworthy, as they propelled her past Ticha Penicheiro for the most assists by a rookie in WNBA history.
Penicheiro’s long-standing record of 224 assists has now been eclipsed by Clark, who currently sits at 232 assists with 12 games still remaining in the regular season.
Isiah Thomas, a Hall of Famer who is often regarded as one of the best point guards in NBA history, took to social media to commend Clark on her impressive milestone. Thomas, who himself averaged 19.2 points and 9.3 assists per game during his storied career with the Detroit Pistons, expressed his admiration by stating, “Let it be known that only a special few in our game’s history can score while assisting teammates.”
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Thomas’ praise holds significant weight, given his status as a two-time NBA champion and his place among the top 10 all-time assists leaders in NBA history. His acknowledgment of Clark’s dual ability to score and facilitate adds an extra layer of prestige to her already remarkable accomplishment.
Despite being hit with a questionable technical foul during the game, Clark’s day was made even sweeter by the high praise from a legend of the game.
As she continues to excel and break records, Clark is solidifying her place as one of the most exciting young talents in the WNBA, with plenty of time left in the season to further etch her name in the history books.
