Caitlin Clark made WNBA legend Diana Taurasi open up about “reality catching up” following the latter’s retirement from professional basketball.
During their live hosting and commentary for the NCAA Finals game, Caitlin Clark sent out her well wishes to former Phoenix Mercury legend Diana Taurasi.
“Congratulations on your retirement, D,” Clark said.
“Thank you,” Taurasi responded. “Unfortunately, reality is coming to me now.”
“Reality is coming,” the retired WNBA legend repeated. “You know, there [are] levels to this thing. And that’s just life, we’ve all been through it,” Taurasi said. “You see it on the NBA side, and you’re going to see it on this side. You look superhuman playing against some 18-year-olds, but you’re going to come with some grown women that have been playing professional basketball for a long time.”
“Not saying it’s not gonna translate,” she went on. “Because when you are great at what you do, it’s just gonna get better. But there is gonna be a transition period where you’re gonna need to give yourself some grace as a rookie. It might take a little bit longer for some people.”
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Diana Taurasi announced her retirement in February 2025, following an illustrious 20-year career with the Phoenix Mercury. As the WNBA’s all-time leading scorer, Taurasi achieved numerous accolades, including three WNBA championships, six Olympic gold medals, and multiple MVP honors. Known for her fierce competitiveness and charisma, she inspired generations of players and fans alike.
Diana Taurasi Amdits Getting “PTSD” For Every Tree-Pointer From Caitlin Clark
In the same live game commentary, Diana Taurasi praised Caitlin Clark for her scoring abilities and admitted to “having PTSD” every time the Fever star drops a three-pointer.
“Literally every time I see Caitlin hit a three, I get PTSD and hear this boom,” Taurasi said.
DT just said “literally every time I see caitlin hit a three I get ptsd and hear this boom—“ lmfaoooo
— correlation (@nosyone4) April 6, 2025
Clark is renowned for her exceptional three-point shooting skills, which have been a defining feature of her basketball career. Known for her deep range and quick release, Clark has the ability to sink shots from well beyond the arc, often leaving defenders scrambling.
In her rookie season with the Indiana Fever in the WNBA, she broke the league’s single-season record for most three-pointers made by a rookie, surpassing the previous mark with ease.
Caitlin Clark had an outstanding rookie season with the Indiana Fever in the 2024 WNBA season. She averaged 19.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, and a league-high 8.4 assists per game. She shot with a 43.8% field goal percentage and 38.5% from beyond the arc.
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