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Following Harsh Warning to Caitlin Clark, Diana Taurasi Offers Words of Support.Amid the culmination of an epic college career for Caitlin Clark, one familiar voice in women's basketball issued what seemed to be a rather harsh warning to Clark.Following a commanding performance against Clark's Fever with 31 points, veteran WNBA star Breanna Stewart shared insightful words regarding Indiana's rookie sensation Caitlin Clark.There's going to be a transition period where you're going to have to give yourself some grace as a rookie."Following the comments, Taurasi received instant backlash from some in the media and Clark fans. Many claimed that the comments were harsh and tried to diminish what Clark had already accomplished in college, but Taurasi didn't back down from them. But after issuing the warning to Clark, which now seems warranted, the former WNBA MVP and three-time WNBA champion is offering some words of encouragement to the rookie, Clark. Taurasi also believes her quote was taken a bit out of context and wasn't meant to criticize Clark. The WNBA star spoke with The Bickley and Marotta Show on Arizona Sports.You know, these days, everything takes a life of their own," Taurasi told Arizona Sports' Bickley & Marotta on Friday.We all went through it," while speaking to Scott van Pelt on ESPN on April 6. Taurasi commented, "You look superhuman playing against some 18-year-olds, but you're gonna come play with some grown women that have been playing basketball for a long time -- not saying that's not gonna translate.That's just life.

Following Harsh Warning to Caitlin Clark, Diana Taurasi Offers Words of Support.Amid the culmination of an epic college career for Caitlin Clark, one familiar voice in women’s basketball issued what seemed to be a rather harsh warning to Clark. “Reality is coming,” said the legendary WNBA and college basketball star Diana Taurasi. She then added, ‘There are levels to these things. That’s just life. We all went through it,” while speaking to Scott van Pelt on ESPN on April 6.

Taurasi commented, “You look superhuman playing against some 18-year-olds, but you’re gonna come play with some grown women that have been playing basketball for a long time — not saying that’s not gonna translate. There’s going to be a transition period where you’re going to have to give yourself some grace as a rookie.”Following the comments, Taurasi received instant backlash from some in the media and Clark fans. Many claimed that the comments were harsh and tried to diminish what Clark had already accomplished in college, but Taurasi didn’t back down from them.

But after issuing the warning to Clark, which now seems warranted, the former WNBA MVP and three-time WNBA champion is offering some words of encouragement to the rookie, Clark. Taurasi also believes her quote was taken a bit out of context and wasn’t meant to criticize Clark. The WNBA star spoke with The Bickley and Marotta Show on Arizona Sports.You know, these days, everything takes a life of their own,” Taurasi told Arizona Sports’ Bickley & Marotta on Friday. “Every little snippet, every little comment, any quote taken out of context. Look, I only said it because when I watch games — and I’m sure when you talk to any professional athlete — you think about what they’ll look like as a pro.

“How will it translate (Clark’s game to the WNBA)? It’s going to translate. Like any college quarterback, it’s going to take time.”Caitlin Clark Has Gotten off to a Slow WNBA Start
As Caitlin Clark embarks on her professional journey in the WNBA with the Indiana Fever, her initial performances have drawn scrutiny, particularly in light of Diana Taurasi’s earlier remarks. Through her first two outings in the WNBA, Clark has encountered shooting woes, converting at a modest 30% clip while tallying just 9 assists to 13 turnovers.Following the Fever’s home opening blowout loss to the New York Liberty, Clark admitted that the WNBA game was a bit faster than she may have been prepared for. “The game seems a little fast for me right now. The more I play and the more comfortable I get, it’s going to slow down a little bit. It will be easier for me to make reads, see things develop,” Clark said to ESPN following the May 15 contest.

But even opposing players are coming to Clark’s aid. Following a commanding performance against Clark’s Fever with 31 points, veteran WNBA star Breanna Stewart shared insightful words regarding Indiana’s rookie sensation Caitlin Clark.