WNBA rookie’s honest answer triggers debate about respect for women’s basketball icons

Caitlin Clark, the rookie guard of the Indiana Fever and one of the most talked-about athletes in sports right now, caused a stir this week after confidently revealing who she considers the greatest basketball player of all time.

During a recent media appearance, Clark was asked to name her personal basketball GOAT (Greatest of All Time). Without any hesitation, she replied: “LeBron [James]. I love LeBron. I grew up watching him. I’m a big fan of him. Just the way he plays the game, the way he’s been able to do it for so long. He’s my GOAT.”