Jacy Sheldon actually had the speed to keep up with Clark in the first half. Clark usually blows by defenders, but Sheldon wouldn't stop moving her feet, so even when she fell behind, she wasn't out. Yes, Clark eventually torched, but I wanna give Sheldon some credit for her diligence.
You’re correct. However, it must be exhausting trying to guard her the length of the floor the entire game. I’ll bet she’s on a treadmill right now or running suicides. The girl does not crash out. Wait til next year with an entire off season. The league is in real trouble
I watch the highlights of all her games if I miss the game on TV. I've NEVER watched a WNBA game before this season. She's a joy to watch, and I don't even stop to consider she's a woman in a woman's league. She's just a generational talent and fun to watch.
There is no team more fun to watch right now than the Fever. Clark and Mitchell Duo is INSANELY good. The whole team just looks good together now, chemistry is obvious and most importantly they are having so much fun. And in sports a team that is having fun is DEADLY!
Mitchell is good but she is the reason teams score 80+ on a regular basis. She has 0 defense and we all know what wins championships. She needs to be a stealing guru at 5'8 that's all she has. She doesn't block shots or rebound or steal. Reese is all def no off, Mitchell is the same but opposite ends.
I'm not sure what games you are watching. In fact, what players are you talking about. Kelsey Mitchell is one of their best on ball defenders. Lexie Hull being the other
That last play in the video with Kelsey screening Sheldon from Clark was devastating. Sheldon didn't know what to do and froze, leaving Kelsey open for a three if Caitlin had chosen to pass to her. The bigs are used to playing the screen against Clark and Boston, but with Kelsey added to the mix the defense was scrambling. They should use more plays like that starting at the top of the key with Kelsey, Boston, and Clark and let the defense pick their poison.
@@outsidethegarden Caitlin Clark is making ALL her teammates better, and not just a little better. As Caitlin distributes the ball with some unbelievable passes, the rest of her team is inspired to hustle even more, because they know they will be rewarded by Caitlin.
Caitlin Clark is carrying the WNBA so hard. It's funny how so many WNBA players hated her when she's the reason their league is getting more attention than ever.
Let’s face it, CC is not playing like a rookie at this point…she knows she belongs and is slowly starting to dominate these games. She is laser focused. The WNBA is kind of being schooled right now.
fever players needed to get past their coach sides ...I believe CCs Iowa coach ..retired now ..Lisa Bluder is involved with fever as a mentor giving play advice to fever g.m. lynn dunn to build team around CC. Bluder seen in Indy at lunch with fever ownership and at a few games
There were earlier games where she looked like a rookie and some where she looked like she was catching on. I think the turnaround where the whole team started to get confidence came with the big upset win over the Liberty which started a 10-3 run. Then after the break they got even better going 6-1. So 16-4 from that Liberty game to now is just phenomenal.
@@kimmnicolay6370 no give credit to coach sides she didnt let her ego get in the way of trusting clark and continuing to believe in her and give her the confidence to know this is your team. Not every coach allows that especially for a rookie because of ego. Just like we torched her earlier in the year, I think its fair to give her credit. A lot of times being a great coach is simply about believing in a great player and being willing to adapt your offensive system. They ran a half court offense earlier and now they're more uptempo and play fast while setting a lot of screens in the half court.
Her rookie period ended after game 12, since the Olympic break she's playing like a 3-year vet. Even at the break she picked up a new weapon, a floater shot, something players usually do in the off season.
@@kimmnicolay6370 I would love to have that happen, but I doubt it: too many months of Sides coaching what Sides coaches, and ignoring what CC is bringing. my theory is, CC has coached her teammates to understand how to work with her passes. Sides didn't help at all. but once AB, and then KM and LH, saw that if you give CC the ball, you'll get it back when you're in a position to make an easy shot -- then they saw it was a win/win scenario. and now they're even wanting to spread it further, and pass to other players. CC making the team better. with or without Christie Sides's help.
The scary part is that the Fever can still get better, there are easy finishes they messed up (and AC shows several of them). Scoring 100 points in 40 minutes is tough to do but the Fever did it back to back games. Clark is unreal.
If by “campaign” you mean career, I’d say, barring serious injury, she has a great chance of becoming the goat. Even in her second year, 25 points and 10 assists per game on average seem like reasonable predictions to make. Add 5 to 7 rebounds a game, 1 or 2 steals-and assuming her teammates get better at finishing plays and catching her snap passes-all of her numbers are going to be monstrous. All while making her teammates better.
@@ndjibukabengele973 in other sports, especially popular male sports like NFL, NBA, both male and female swimming, men’s 100m, women’s gymnastics, somebody who didn’t care about sports could name the best of all time. Caitlin Clark is the first time people who don’t watch sports can also do the same for the WNBA. It won’t be very difficult for her at this rate.
I’m so GLAD you posted that first play. CC long shot puts the ball in Kels hands , and Kelz shoots it to Smith for a dime. That’s pushing it to the extreme. I must have watched that play twenty times now. The Fever are cooking like no other. CC has changed the W like the Beatles changed music …
The absolute dumbest take of this WNBA season has to be "Co - Rookies of the Year" with Clark and Reese. Clark is THE run away ROY and probably the MVP. Her skill set is on another planet. Deal with it ladies
@@theBrendanONeill She is , quite literally, in the discussion. Her name is coming up all over the place in 'the discussion', including the dei-disney espn. The voters have to choose 5 players and you're crazy if you don't think CC will be in that top 5 for most people. It will probably still end up being Aja, though. Only if Fever somehow manage to beat the Aces and win it all does CC have a chance, but that is unlikely.
@@no12578 as anyone else? lol man ya'll really can't cope with the CC effect pushing the pedal. In any, case, the post is about being in the convo.... and she definitely is. with a lot of people. And if we are talking about ACTUAL value, you know, like bringing eye balls and dollars and entertainment, CC is quite literally the most valuable player. Also: WNBA single-season rookie record for three-pointers. ▪︎ WNBA single-season rookie record for assists. ▪︎ Most assists by a rookie in WNBA All-Star Game history (10). ▪︎ WNBA Rookie of the Month for July. ▪︎ WNBA single-game record for assists (19). ▪︎ First triple-double by a rookie in WNBA history and first triple-double in Fever history. ▪︎ Fastest player to reach 350 points and 150 assists to start a WNBA season (regardless of years in the league). NOT TO MENTION (although I will) she just got rookie of the week, player of the week, and player of the month in the same month, so uh, she's no slouch in the game dept either. I highly HIGHLY doubt they will win the championship, but if they do.... hold tight to your delicate little pantaloons. You might want to hold to them anyways because at this point it seems anything is possible.
What skill set are you talking bout she ranks 1st in assist and turn overs rank second in 3s all the other states she nowhere to be found the mvp aja Wilson back to back champion,if clark.was blk she wouldn't even be talk.bout.
Damned Dude, this is a truly excellent dissection of what makes CC different from everyone else in the MNBA. Hell, 90 percent of the opposing coaches haven't managed to figure this out yet:) Subscribed and Thumb's UP!
Bro you are the GOAT at this. You make this shit so easy to understand it should be REQUIRED to sub to you for high school basketball players. You are the man
CC was doing this to one of the top 3 (maybe 4?) on ball defenders in the league. Jacy was going 100% on defense the entire game and she really well, but in the end it doesn't matter. CC still creates so many plays it's crazy.
@@sana-cm7oc I was TIRED watching Jacy play defense. She gave her all out there, and she caused a few TO's and did wonderful. And then CC had 28 and 12.
The amazing thing about this is that CC and her team mates are doing this in real time and it seems that theres no way for prepping this in terms of defense. CC and her team mates will always be adapting and adjusting in real time too..
Caitlin Clark is 2024 ROTY & MVP! MVP = MOST VALUABLE PLAYER NOT BEST but can be. Caitlin leads the league in TOTAL POINTS PRODUCED, which is the BEST metric that INDICATES the VALUE of a player to her TEAM. SINCE MID-JUNE,, Caitlin & the Fever have been RANKED #1 OFFENSIVE team. Also, in stats for best player, which can be extended to MVP, is there any way to record the amount of blitzing Caitlin has had to endure this season, which also happens to be her ROOKIE season? How much Caitlin has grown in only 4 months, her ROOKIE season in the wnba, is nothing short of AMAZING. What is an even bigger WONDER is how much, through Caitlin's influence, the Fever Team has IMPROVED! One more thing to consider for MVP, why is Caitlin #1 on the scouting reports and NOT A'ja? Hmmmmm Caitlin Clark is 2024 ROTY & MVP.
Love your analysis. Spot on. Caitlin will eventually wear you down. If her teammates will trust the plays and be ready for all options, everyone will be in double digit scoring. This is America's Team! Caitlin from Iowa, Kelsey M.-THE Ohio State, A.Boston- South Carolina, N.Smith-Baylor, and Lexie Hull-Stanford!! ❤❤❤
I've been watching the Indiana Fever for a while now, and they seem to have found their rhythm. I was really impressed by how the team played in this game. They were able to take control of the game early on and maintain it throughout. They also made some smart moves, like the pick-and-roll play that led to Clark's three-pointer. I think one thing that stood out to me was how the Fever played as a team. They were all over the court, and they were all contributing to the offense. I think they're going to be a force to be reckoned with in the playoffs. I also really enjoyed the analysis in this video. You did a great job of diagnosing the Fever's plays and explaining why they were effective. Could you do a couple plays where the Fever messed up. Thanks as always great insight.
Many would consider this a spicy hot take, considering that CC had a rough start to her season like virtually all rookies do, but it's a take that's somewhat justified when you take into account CC's recent production. She's improved so much over the course of this season, and if thugs like Diamond DeShields don't give her career-ending injuries with cheap shots, she projects to be the best player in the WNBA for years to come.
Coach Sides stopped trying to make CC play WNBA prison ball and got out of the way. The Fever started playing #Showtime basketball and realized it was the best and the future of the league. First person on the Fever to believe in CC on the court was AB.
@@yngtrey1638 Nope, it has nothing to do with race. Zaza Pachulia is white, and he was one of the biggest thugs in the NBA for quite a while. Grayson Allen is also white, and he's one of the dirtiest players in the NBA right now. Diamond DeShields happens to be black, and is just as thuggish as the two players I mentioned above. I call out thuggery when I see it.
@yngtrey1638 What's the politically correct term we're allowed to use for a player who has to resort to violent, illegal, dangerous moves to even the playing field? Thug sounds pretty reasonable to me.
I am so happy as NBA was getting boring and Caitlin Clark changed everything. She is going to be a billionaire in 10 years with all he endorsements. I am glad she didn't play in the Olympics as she is all charged up now and will win the WNBA champion ship.
The abbreviation GOAT is not meaningful anymore because of all of you bandwagons. No doubt about that She has the potential to be one but accomplishing it is another ball game. I wish her that.
@@ndjibukabengele973 nice point. does GOAT mean anything about personal stats? team stats? or just social media presence? because hey, if it's about social media, then Angel Reese still has a shot!
@@ndjibukabengele973 By skill level, she’s already the best player to ever play in the WNBA. By accomplishment, as long as she doesn’t get hurt she’ll get whatever record she desires. I’ll say it again: she’s already the WNBA GOAT, controlling for longevity.
@ 0:17 The MOST BEAUTIFUL PLAY OF THE GAME!!!! Perfect execution and amazing teamwork!!! The fluidity of the play and the dynamic between them... it's like they're all with one mind!!! That is them... ALL them... GOT NOTHING to do with the coach!!!
I love this channel. You're the one that got me hyped for bb again.🎉 @4:52 that shot was so amazing! She shoots towards where the player should end up at not where they are standing. Thats just next level 🤯🤌🏻
@malachistewart2947 nope it's not. Check the tapes....it doesn't happen much. Kevin Love to LeBron, or Jokic outlets are example in NBA which have received much love.. It isn't a basic outlet.
@@lennorris4544 At the NBA level it doesn't happen as much because defenses are back quicker and there's less opportunities but any competitive level below every point guard is taught to make that pass when it becomes an option
Caitlin Clark is The Queens Gambit meets Good Will Hunting. She is a basketball savant with photographic memory with a genius IQ. She knows every move being made on offense and defense!
Thank you I'm not a basketball fan so it's nice to have somebody break it down for me, I can see how amazing she is but you really paint a nice picture my man
Clark sees the court like the girl on The Queen's Gambit sees chess. Her basketball IQ is out of this world. It's amazing to watch once you understand the mental side of the game. Clark is on another level when it comes to court vision.
That first play of the video is the first time I've ever been watching women's basketball and it felt like watching men's basketball. Literally showtime.
@@SpookyApparition her passing is not something you can really separate from her ability to hit 30 ft threes. Without that ability, she’s not averaging all these assists or creating all these looks.
Thanks for the detailed explanation of her skills and IQ, hopefully some people finally accept her brilliance. She will keep making examples of her critics, like the best always do!!
Ppl get so upset when CC gets mentioned for MVP. Nobody is using logic. A'ja is the best player in the league statistically. YES. But mvp doesn't mean best player, it means most valuable. Fever haven't been to the playoffs since 2016! CC has brought them into the playoffs and they are dangerous. CC has the most points scored (points + assists) in the ENTIRE LEAGUE. A'ja is playing INSANE, but to dismiss CC being right there, is not genuine. However, the league damn near started a race war with cc and Reese even though Reese is not even half the player CC is. If CC won mvp, there would be riots lmfao.
Wilson is still the clear MVP though. She’s literally playing like Hakeem Olajuwon rn. CC is maybe playing like a Steve Nash or Jason Kidd. If the Fever somehow won the rest of their games then CC would have a case.
@@danielday3374 Wilson is the best player in the league. But I still believe with the things I mentioned above, cc has a good case at being mvp. Mvp isn't best player, it's most valuable. Not saying A'ja isn't most valuable, but cc turned this entire franchise around. Either way, whoever wins deserves it. Both are great.
Everyone of these videos is a breakdown of Kelsey Mitchell essentially. She is a shooter that now gets open because of all the gravity that Caitlin Clark draws, and since Caitlin is unselfish she gets fed the ball. There's nothing to break down with Kelsey. She averages 1 assist per game and is small and barely gets any rebounds.
Very much enjoy these vids. There is a lot of knowledge being shared here. The game is so fast it's understandable that most viewers will miss the subtleties of the game.
And, although it's been said before by some analysts, CC puts more pressure on the defense by pushing the ball relentlessly up the court than maybe anyone I've ever seen play basketball (men or women).
AC should be at a desk with Stephen A and Monica McNutt on every conversation about Caitlin Clark ever on ESPN because he is SUBSTANCE over style. Something that network is sorely lacking.
Swear to God, nobody watches WNBA before including myself, until CC came. And I'm not disappointed, her playmaking ability is off the charts, combined with throwing those long bombs
I love these breakdowns of Caitlin's play. They really provide a clear insight to what a remarkable basketball IQ she has. The feel she has for the game is just off the charts!
I know it’s a ton of work but it would be awesome if you could do this with a complete game in the playoffs or maybe the final if they make it. This information is invaluable to really understanding the game of basketball.
She is the best player in the WNBA. She runs the triple option. She dashes towards the basket if she can get there it’s a layup if not she passes or steps back for a three. Unstoppable.
Setting the WNBA assist record for a game, as a rookie, is insane. And she's had multiple games where she's touched or surpassed 30 pts. Her 3pts percentage is rising, and her range is equal to Steph Curry's.
Boston sets excellent picks and a good passer.All these ladies are starting to play winning team basketball.This team has made this NBA off season fun to watch them play
The drop offs in talent is crazy in the WNBA. Like Clark/Mitchell/Umbawunga or whatever her name is are crazy good, but you have 6`4 "women" with very manly facial structures airballing layups
Another reason why the old WNBA hates playing the Fever. Used to be their manly size could dominate playing prison ball. Now with a real PG, they can't do that any more and win.
You could’ve said Arike lol, true tho there are like 10 legit talented offensive players that make you go wow, after that you go to yourself “do they practice layups?”, luckily Paige and JuJu are coming soon to up the talent level even more
@@ClassicJukeboxBandA'ja is dominant on both ends of the floor and is a 2x MVP and 2x Defensive Player of the Year on her way to her third in both. Also a 2x champion and Finals MVP. Just because most people started tuning into the WNBA this year because of CC, it shouldn't detract from the fact that A'ja has been putting in work for a while now.
@@ClassicJukeboxBand For selling tickets and merch, true. As far as winning games, Wilson. 41 Points, 17 Rebounds 2 Steals, 2 assists, 2 blocks and 70% Field Goal. Caitlin Clark will NEVER get those numbers!!!!
@@St.Maurice Clark could score 50 if she wanted you must not watch her games aja is not guarded like Clark , Clark literally gets double teamed every game and it’s alot harder for her to get her points. MVP mean most valuable player not who scores the most points
Caitlyn Clark is hungry the rest of these women are just collecting a paycheck it's disgraceful to see the laziness and the lack of initiative that these women have compared to Caitlin who has the fire burning under her toes at all times. Not only is she rookie of the year she is the most valuable player in the league she has taken the fever from obscurity to play off contenders
Caitlin Clark is in the MVP conversation. 1. Stats: individually as a rookie & in the WNBA. 2. Influence on the game: Double - triple team, received the most fouls. 3. Impact: Increase in attendance in every game at home and on the road. 4. Impact on the team: from below to 6th current standing, a floor general for every game both on her team and the All Stars. 5. Consistency: Helping her team in wins. 6. Narrative: Ratings, most talked in the media, children line up for autographs, popularity, increased ticket sales & price, change of venues. 7. Marketability, sponsorships. Also, I can say the "Splash Sisters" (CC & KM) has arrived in the WNBA. Caitlinsanity is real.
if someone came into my workplace and exponentially, not arithmetically, increased my ability to earn, I would find it very difficult to hate and disrespect them also, she has that magical element of greatness in antagonist sport, the ability to see 1-3 seconds into the future
That first play? Absolutely sick. That chemistry is building, this team is dangerous.
100% they are
Yes, it's the Golden State all over again.
Dont tell that to the sorority of espn they will be mad…😂😂😂
Just absolutely filthy. The degree of difficulty.
The hockey assist from Caitlyn was insane...
but I was not expecting the behind the back pass for the uncontested layup.
That full court chest pass to kelsey for the layup was insane
It was like a football quarterback to his favorite receiver, aka Elway to Smith on a deep post!
It took a while IMO for Clark to gauge Mitchell's pace. And the others' pace.
yep... a CC one dribble, launch... free-throw line to free-throw line+... in stride catch, and Kelsey finishes!! Absolutely beautiful / exciting.
so nasty
How the hell do you even do that. It was over 3 other players too that pass was crazy.
Jacy Sheldon actually had the speed to keep up with Clark in the first half. Clark usually blows by defenders, but Sheldon wouldn't stop moving her feet, so even when she fell behind, she wasn't out. Yes, Clark eventually torched, but I wanna give Sheldon some credit for her diligence.
Yeah Sheldon did really well. Like for real. She defended well & clean. Kudos to her
sheldon is tough. she always makes caitlin work for it. i will give her credit.
She even did better than Carrington did imo
You’re correct. However, it must be exhausting trying to guard her the length of the floor the entire game. I’ll bet she’s on a treadmill right now or running suicides. The girl does not crash out. Wait til next year with an entire off season. The league is in real trouble
AGREED. I saw it too. She really dug in. Great job. But they didn’t send the double team and CC tired her out.
The Caitlin Clark Effect is real, never would I have thought I'd see the day where I am watching a WNBA video...
I watch the highlights of all her games if I miss the game on TV. I've NEVER watched a WNBA game before this season. She's a joy to watch, and I don't even stop to consider she's a woman in a woman's league. She's just a generational talent and fun to watch.
Generational talent and continues to put in the hard work and effort and willingness to learn.
Yes, even if she has to learn on her own..because I doubt her coach is teaching her anything new//
There is no team more fun to watch right now than the Fever. Clark and Mitchell Duo is INSANELY good. The whole team just looks good together now, chemistry is obvious and most importantly they are having so much fun. And in sports a team that is having fun is DEADLY!
Yes. They need to keep this team together for next year. Post Olympics, arguably top 2 and best duo back field
Mitchell is good but she is the reason teams score 80+ on a regular basis. She has 0 defense and we all know what wins championships. She needs to be a stealing guru at 5'8 that's all she has. She doesn't block shots or rebound or steal. Reese is all def no off, Mitchell is the same but opposite ends.
Don't leave out Boston. She's fckn huge! She needs to bully her way in more. She needs to take advantage of her size!
I'm not sure what games you are watching. In fact, what players are you talking about.
Kelsey Mitchell is one of their best on ball defenders. Lexie Hull being the other
That last play in the video with Kelsey screening Sheldon from Clark was devastating. Sheldon didn't know what to do and froze, leaving Kelsey open for a three if Caitlin had chosen to pass to her. The bigs are used to playing the screen against Clark and Boston, but with Kelsey added to the mix the defense was scrambling. They should use more plays like that starting at the top of the key with Kelsey, Boston, and Clark and let the defense pick their poison.
That first play was the play of the game … it was pure show business 👌🏽🏀🏀🏀🏀
really. blew my mind: that was KM?? a total CC pass. what's going on here???
@@outsidethegarden Caitlin Clark is making ALL her teammates better, and not just a little better. As Caitlin distributes the ball with some unbelievable passes, the rest of her team is inspired to hustle even more, because they know they will be rewarded by Caitlin.
Show-time
that first pass was unreal!
Caitlin Clark is carrying the WNBA so hard. It's funny how so many WNBA players hated her when she's the reason their league is getting more attention than ever.
Egos are all about self.
So forget Aja Wilson huh
@@VenomK-25 Nope
@@VenomK-25 No one watches Aja...........
no it's not. their workout just got upped 100%. and their stats just got cut in half. I'd hate her too.
Let’s face it, CC is not playing like a rookie at this point…she knows she belongs and is slowly starting to dominate these games.
She is laser focused. The WNBA is kind of being schooled right now.
fever players needed to get past their coach sides ...I believe CCs Iowa coach ..retired now ..Lisa Bluder is involved with fever as a mentor giving play advice to fever g.m. lynn dunn to build team around CC. Bluder seen in Indy at lunch with fever ownership and at a few games
There were earlier games where she looked like a rookie and some where she looked like she was catching on. I think the turnaround where the whole team started to get confidence came with the big upset win over the Liberty which started a 10-3 run. Then after the break they got even better going 6-1. So 16-4 from that Liberty game to now is just phenomenal.
@@kimmnicolay6370 no give credit to coach sides she didnt let her ego get in the way of trusting clark and continuing to believe in her and give her the confidence to know this is your team. Not every coach allows that especially for a rookie because of ego. Just like we torched her earlier in the year, I think its fair to give her credit. A lot of times being a great coach is simply about believing in a great player and being willing to adapt your offensive system. They ran a half court offense earlier and now they're more uptempo and play fast while setting a lot of screens in the half court.
Her rookie period ended after game 12, since the Olympic break she's playing like a 3-year vet. Even at the break she picked up a new weapon, a floater shot, something players usually do in the off season.
@@kimmnicolay6370
I would love to have that happen, but I doubt it: too many months of Sides coaching what Sides coaches, and ignoring what CC is bringing. my theory is, CC has coached her teammates to understand how to work with her passes. Sides didn't help at all. but once AB, and then KM and LH, saw that if you give CC the ball, you'll get it back when you're in a position to make an easy shot -- then they saw it was a win/win scenario. and now they're even wanting to spread it further, and pass to other players.
CC making the team better. with or without Christie Sides's help.
The scary part is that the Fever can still get better, there are easy finishes they messed up (and AC shows several of them). Scoring 100 points in 40 minutes is tough to do but the Fever did it back to back games. Clark is unreal.
She’s going to be the best WNBA player all time at the end of her campaign
Prob by year 2 or 3 actually. She already broke record for 30+ points and 10+ assist.
lol 😂. I don’t think so.
If by “campaign” you mean career, I’d say, barring serious injury, she has a great chance of becoming the goat. Even in her second year, 25 points and 10 assists per game on average seem like reasonable predictions to make. Add 5 to 7 rebounds a game, 1 or 2 steals-and assuming her teammates get better at finishing plays and catching her snap passes-all of her numbers are going to be monstrous. All while making her teammates better.
She can for sure but easier said than done. There are a lot players on the all-time list.
@@ndjibukabengele973 in other sports, especially popular male sports like NFL, NBA, both male and female swimming, men’s 100m, women’s gymnastics, somebody who didn’t care about sports could name the best of all time. Caitlin Clark is the first time people who don’t watch sports can also do the same for the WNBA. It won’t be very difficult for her at this rate.
I’m so GLAD you posted that first play. CC long shot puts the ball in Kels hands , and Kelz shoots it to Smith for a dime. That’s pushing it to the extreme. I must have watched that play twenty times now. The Fever are cooking like no other. CC has changed the W like the Beatles changed music …
The absolute dumbest take of this WNBA season has to be "Co - Rookies of the Year" with Clark and Reese. Clark is THE run away ROY and probably the MVP. Her skill set is on another planet. Deal with it ladies
The voters know. Trust me. AR might not make 2nd, to be honest. Jackson is a BALLER, period.
Not close to the MVP. Not even in the discussion.
@@theBrendanONeill She is , quite literally, in the discussion. Her name is coming up all over the place in 'the discussion', including the dei-disney espn.
The voters have to choose 5 players and you're crazy if you don't think CC will be in that top 5 for most people. It will probably still end up being Aja, though. Only if Fever somehow manage to beat the Aces and win it all does CC have a chance, but that is unlikely.
@@no12578 as anyone else? lol man ya'll really can't cope with the CC effect pushing the pedal.
In any, case, the post is about being in the convo.... and she definitely is. with a lot of people. And if we are talking about ACTUAL value, you know, like bringing eye balls and dollars and entertainment, CC is quite literally the most valuable player.
Also:
WNBA single-season rookie record for three-pointers.
▪︎ WNBA single-season rookie record for assists.
▪︎ Most assists by a rookie in WNBA All-Star Game history (10).
▪︎ WNBA Rookie of the Month for July.
▪︎ WNBA single-game record for assists (19).
▪︎ First triple-double by a rookie in WNBA history and first triple-double in Fever history.
▪︎ Fastest player to reach 350 points and 150 assists to start a WNBA season (regardless of years in the league).
NOT TO MENTION (although I will) she just got rookie of the week, player of the week, and player of the month in the same month, so uh, she's no slouch in the game dept either.
I highly HIGHLY doubt they will win the championship, but if they do.... hold tight to your delicate little pantaloons. You might want to hold to them anyways because at this point it seems anything is possible.
What skill set are you talking bout she ranks 1st in assist and turn overs rank second in 3s all the other states she nowhere to be found the mvp aja Wilson back to back champion,if clark.was blk she wouldn't even be talk.bout.
MVP stands for Most VALUABLE Player. CC the most valuable player WNBA the league has ever had, ever.
True but also people don't realize, its not best player, its most valuable player.
Maybe if Aja Wilson ceased to exist she would have a chance at that lol maybe next year
EVER !!!!!
@@kyliedadifyshe has that 2. This team added nobody but her since last year
YEP
Damned Dude, this is a truly excellent dissection of what makes CC different from everyone else in the MNBA. Hell, 90 percent of the opposing coaches haven't managed to figure this out yet:) Subscribed and Thumb's UP!
Coach is a savant. Watch some older vids. Dude knows basketball.
Lol
💯 Man
Bro you are the GOAT at this. You make this shit so easy to understand it should be REQUIRED to sub to you for high school basketball players. You are the man
CC was doing this to one of the top 3 (maybe 4?) on ball defenders in the league. Jacy was going 100% on defense the entire game and she really well, but in the end it doesn't matter. CC still creates so many plays it's crazy.
Jacy did a great job but CC always collapses the defense when she attacks. Nothing Jacy could do about that.
@@sana-cm7oc I was TIRED watching Jacy play defense. She gave her all out there, and she caused a few TO's and did wonderful. And then CC had 28 and 12.
The amazing thing about this is that CC and her team mates are doing this in real time and it seems that theres no way for prepping this in terms of defense. CC and her team mates will always be adapting and adjusting in real time too..
Caitlin Clark is 2024 ROTY & MVP!
MVP = MOST VALUABLE PLAYER NOT BEST but can be. Caitlin leads the league in TOTAL POINTS PRODUCED, which is the BEST metric that INDICATES the VALUE of a player to her TEAM.
SINCE MID-JUNE,, Caitlin & the Fever have been RANKED #1 OFFENSIVE team.
Also, in stats for best player, which can be extended to MVP, is there any way to record the amount of blitzing Caitlin has had to endure this season, which also happens to be her ROOKIE season? How much Caitlin has grown in only 4 months, her ROOKIE season in the wnba, is nothing short of AMAZING. What is an even bigger WONDER is how much, through Caitlin's influence, the Fever Team has IMPROVED!
One more thing to consider for MVP, why is Caitlin #1 on the scouting reports and NOT A'ja? Hmmmmm
Caitlin Clark is 2024 ROTY & MVP.
11 games in the first 21 days against the best teams in the league is a rough start.
U have to give to Aja
Love your analysis. Spot on. Caitlin will eventually wear you down. If her teammates will trust the plays and be ready for all options, everyone will be in double digit scoring. This is America's Team! Caitlin from Iowa, Kelsey M.-THE Ohio State, A.Boston- South Carolina, N.Smith-Baylor, and Lexie Hull-Stanford!! ❤❤❤
These women are not defined by the Universities they attended.
the teammates need to improve as well tho..they still failed to convert some good passes by CC in many ocassions
@@yrtepgold That's why Geno is Clark's biggest hater.
MVP CC💯💯
I've been watching the Indiana Fever for a while now, and they seem to have found their rhythm. I was really impressed by how the team played in this game. They were able to take control of the game early on and maintain it throughout. They also made some smart moves, like the pick-and-roll play that led to Clark's three-pointer. I think one thing that stood out to me was how the Fever played as a team. They were all over the court, and they were all contributing to the offense. I think they're going to be a force to be reckoned with in the playoffs.
I also really enjoyed the analysis in this video. You did a great job of diagnosing the Fever's plays and explaining why they were effective. Could you do a couple plays where the Fever messed up. Thanks as always great insight.
“CC is going to ROCKET off that screen and get on the other side about an HOUR early… and take it to the rim.”
My chuckle for the day.
Love your commentary and play-by-play. Spot on 😎
Many would consider this a spicy hot take, considering that CC had a rough start to her season like virtually all rookies do, but it's a take that's somewhat justified when you take into account CC's recent production. She's improved so much over the course of this season, and if thugs like Diamond DeShields don't give her career-ending injuries with cheap shots, she projects to be the best player in the WNBA for years to come.
How did she have a rough start? Her team started rough but she still did good.
Coach Sides stopped trying to make CC play WNBA prison ball and got out of the way. The Fever started playing #Showtime basketball and realized it was the best and the future of the league. First person on the Fever to believe in CC on the court was AB.
Thug? Just say it brother, we know you want too lol
@@yngtrey1638 Nope, it has nothing to do with race. Zaza Pachulia is white, and he was one of the biggest thugs in the NBA for quite a while. Grayson Allen is also white, and he's one of the dirtiest players in the NBA right now. Diamond DeShields happens to be black, and is just as thuggish as the two players I mentioned above. I call out thuggery when I see it.
@yngtrey1638 What's the politically correct term we're allowed to use for a player who has to resort to violent, illegal, dangerous moves to even the playing field?
Thug sounds pretty reasonable to me.
The 1st highlight is one of the best 3 player combo play I've ever seen in the WNBA.
Showed up an hour early to watch your video. Pure genius. Go Fever!💐
I am so happy as NBA was getting boring and Caitlin Clark changed everything. She is going to be a billionaire in 10 years with all he endorsements. I am glad she didn't play in the Olympics as she is all charged up now and will win the WNBA champion ship.
NBA bores me now too predictable
Not this year. Liberty are too strong.
Caitlin Clark is literally already the GOAT
Your right. First year in the league and already the GOAT.
@@rodbrock4759 If "impact on the game" is a criteria, she actually might be. 😂
The abbreviation GOAT is not meaningful anymore because of all of you bandwagons. No doubt about that She has the potential to be one but accomplishing it is another ball game. I wish her that.
@@ndjibukabengele973 nice point. does GOAT mean anything about personal stats? team stats? or just social media presence?
because hey, if it's about social media, then Angel Reese still has a shot!
@@ndjibukabengele973 By skill level, she’s already the best player to ever play in the WNBA. By accomplishment, as long as she doesn’t get hurt she’ll get whatever record she desires. I’ll say it again: she’s already the WNBA GOAT, controlling for longevity.
Caitlin Clark’s scoring pay my rent and taxes vs Dallas Wings
😂😆
@ 0:17 The MOST BEAUTIFUL PLAY OF THE GAME!!!! Perfect execution and amazing teamwork!!! The fluidity of the play and the dynamic between them... it's like they're all with one mind!!! That is them... ALL them... GOT NOTHING to do with the coach!!!
Brilliant analysis, as always, AC! Greetings from the Philippines!😊🏀🙏💕👏
She is singlehandedly making the WNBA relevant. She is Magic AND Bird. Jesus Christ.
I agree
I didn't even care to watch WNBA much outside of checking a few games here and there. Now I don't miss any of CC's games. She's phenomenal.
I love your analysis of the games!
I love this channel. You're the one that got me hyped for bb again.🎉
@4:52 that shot was so amazing! She shoots towards where the player should end up at not where they are standing. Thats just next level 🤯🤌🏻
Bruh please stop. That's a basic outlet pass any decent basketball player can make y'all kill me with this shit😭
@malachistewart2947 nope it's not. Check the tapes....it doesn't happen much. Kevin Love to LeBron, or Jokic outlets are example in NBA which have received much love.. It isn't a basic outlet.
@@lennorris4544 At the NBA level it doesn't happen as much because defenses are back quicker and there's less opportunities but any competitive level below every point guard is taught to make that pass when it becomes an option
Not finishing the play at 1:10 is absolutely atrocious
Got me upset 🤬
The PLAYER WHO CHANGED THE GAME!! Thanks coach!!! MVP indeed!
That half quart bounce pass was dope👏🏽👏🏽
Caitlin Clark is The Queens Gambit meets Good Will Hunting. She is a basketball savant with photographic memory with a genius IQ. She knows every move being made on offense and defense!
I like that. Very clever!
I love that analogy
more to that..she can actually see ahead, predict the movements of the defense and their teammates
Queen's Gambit? Are you saying the rest of the teams in this league are going to resign or be humiliated?
Thanks for showing - CC gives masterclass!
Thank you I'm not a basketball fan so it's nice to have somebody break it down for me, I can see how amazing she is but you really paint a nice picture my man
I saw that first play yesterday and was blown away!
Quite possibly the best WNBA highlight I have ever seen, not that that's saying very much! 😂
Clark sees the court like the girl on The Queen's Gambit sees chess. Her basketball IQ is out of this world. It's amazing to watch once you understand the mental side of the game. Clark is on another level when it comes to court vision.
yeah, she lays in bed at night superhigh visualizing plays on her ceiling.🤣 jk
The only reason I watch WNBA is because of Caitlin Clark ❤❤❤
That first play of the video is the first time I've ever been watching women's basketball and it felt like watching men's basketball. Literally showtime.
Caitlin can hit 30 foot threes but her passing is what elevates her to the next level and makes the Fever so much fun to watch.
@@SpookyApparition her passing is not something you can really separate from her ability to hit 30 ft threes. Without that ability, she’s not averaging all these assists or creating all these looks.
On those long passes she is like an elite QB throwing a bomb. How she does it with such force and precision I don't know
Yep, on a few of her passes, I thought to mysel that she might make a football QB had she wanted to do so.
This is next level breakdown!! 👍🏻🏀 👍🏻
Caitlin Clark may not be the best player in the WNBA right now, but she is the Most Valuable Player to the League hands down.
Calling someone most valuable but not the best is......stupid
Best technical breakdowns I've heard, and I'm addicted to this controversy
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Thanks for the detailed explanation of her skills and IQ, hopefully some people finally accept her brilliance. She will keep making examples of her critics, like the best always do!!
CAITLYN CLARK IS THE MICHAEL JORDAN OF THE WNBA💯
LeBron! Jordan doesn’t pass.
Yep, and just in her rookie year
@@SugarRay2nah, CC has accountability, Lefraud doesn't..
Stop. Maya Moore and Diana turasi have something to say about that
@@SugarRay2In impact on the game, she's no LeBron. 😂
Ppl get so upset when CC gets mentioned for MVP. Nobody is using logic. A'ja is the best player in the league statistically. YES. But mvp doesn't mean best player, it means most valuable. Fever haven't been to the playoffs since 2016! CC has brought them into the playoffs and they are dangerous. CC has the most points scored (points + assists) in the ENTIRE LEAGUE. A'ja is playing INSANE, but to dismiss CC being right there, is not genuine. However, the league damn near started a race war with cc and Reese even though Reese is not even half the player CC is. If CC won mvp, there would be riots lmfao.
The WNBA puts a BLM message of the floor...that tells you how they feel about our kind.
Wilson is still the clear MVP though. She’s literally playing like Hakeem Olajuwon rn. CC is maybe playing like a Steve Nash or Jason Kidd. If the Fever somehow won the rest of their games then CC would have a case.
@@danielday3374 The math is simple. OR + Alcindor = #1 Alicindor without =
@@impartialreview-r7f Oscar Robertson + Kareem = #1 Kareem without = less than 0.5? What are you on about my friend?
@@danielday3374 Wilson is the best player in the league. But I still believe with the things I mentioned above, cc has a good case at being mvp. Mvp isn't best player, it's most valuable. Not saying A'ja isn't most valuable, but cc turned this entire franchise around. Either way, whoever wins deserves it. Both are great.
Caitlin has a great vision inside the court and shes passing is just incredible and beyond expectation..😃❤️
MVP and ROTY. She's that good, honestly you can't tell she is a rookie. She's already a Tier above everyone else in skills and IQ.
Delusional
Would love to see coach do a breakdown on Kelsey Mitchell
That would be dope.
Everyone of these videos is a breakdown of Kelsey Mitchell essentially. She is a shooter that now gets open because of all the gravity that Caitlin Clark draws, and since Caitlin is unselfish she gets fed the ball. There's nothing to break down with Kelsey. She averages 1 assist per game and is small and barely gets any rebounds.
Coach you're amazing! Love your breakdowns!
Nice to have someone actually provide BBall analysis not just saying oh wow nice shot or getting cop in social media drama. This is a place to learn!
Insightful...as always. Thanks sir.
This channel has made sure I made sure my cat never, never, goes under a screen when she sees CC within her paw reach.
Great analysis. I watched the game but didn't see it as you did. You really see everything that's happening and why it's happening.
Very much enjoy these vids. There is a lot of knowledge being shared here. The game is so fast it's understandable that most viewers will miss the subtleties of the game.
Honestly bro, you have THE BEST breakdowns of gameplay. I learn so much watching your videos!
Love the energy of this guy!
Thx for great videos, AC! Its wat I've been saying. The play making has been insane
5:20 'Bang just beat her back door it's that easy'. Killing me with the commentary 🤣🤣🤣
I read this comment exactly as he was saying it😂
CC’s exceptional handling the ball and superb passing skills and shooting are the clearest attributes to her WNBA stardom.
And, although it's been said before by some analysts, CC puts more pressure on the defense by pushing the ball relentlessly up the court than maybe anyone I've ever seen play basketball (men or women).
It's like what Jeremy Lin did for the Knicks. A smart general on the court who can score is tough to beat.
Excellent, informative play-by-play commentary... thanks for posting. 💯
AC should be at a desk with Stephen A and Monica McNutt on every conversation about Caitlin Clark ever on ESPN because he is SUBSTANCE over style. Something that network is sorely lacking.
Swear to God, nobody watches WNBA before including myself, until CC came. And I'm not disappointed, her playmaking ability is off the charts, combined with throwing those long bombs
I love these breakdowns of Caitlin's play. They really provide a clear insight to what a remarkable basketball IQ she has. The feel she has for the game is just off the charts!
I know it’s a ton of work but it would be awesome if you could do this with a complete game in the playoffs or maybe the final if they make it. This information is invaluable to really understanding the game of basketball.
She is the best player in the WNBA. She runs the triple option. She dashes towards the basket if she can get there it’s a layup if not she passes or steps back for a three. Unstoppable.
Setting the WNBA assist record for a game, as a rookie, is insane. And she's had multiple games where she's touched or surpassed 30 pts. Her 3pts percentage is rising, and her range is equal to Steph Curry's.
I learn so much watching your videos. Wish you uploaded more frequently, but that’s just me being selfish with your time. 😉🤣
If Caitlin Clark is the best thing that happened to WNBA, AC's breakdowns are the 2nd one 😂👌
(just to be clear, this is just a joke to appreciate this channel)
That’s why it’s so exciting to watch Caitlin Fever games , it’s Showtime🎉🎉🎉
I don’t know if all your videos are like this, but I will find out soon. Outstanding content ⭐️
She might not win the MVP but she is the most important person in the league.
Absolutely great analysis. I am a big fan.
Boston sets excellent picks and a good passer.All these ladies are starting to play winning team basketball.This team has made this NBA off season fun to watch them play
The drop offs in talent is crazy in the WNBA. Like Clark/Mitchell/Umbawunga or whatever her name is are crazy good, but you have 6`4 "women" with very manly facial structures airballing layups
"with very manly facial structures"
What does this have to do with layups?
Oh, just noticed the quotes around "women" ... riiiiight
Another reason why the old WNBA hates playing the Fever. Used to be their manly size could dominate playing prison ball. Now with a real PG, they can't do that any more and win.
No dude, what’s crazy is the amount of racism and misogyny you managed to pack in one sentence.
@@joshs7160it’s true.
You could’ve said Arike lol, true tho there are like 10 legit talented offensive players that make you go wow, after that you go to yourself “do they practice layups?”, luckily Paige and JuJu are coming soon to up the talent level even more
I'm a huge CC fan but A'ja Wilson is way ahead of her for MVP. Clark is top 3 but Wilson is having an insane season.
Caitlin Clark has the vision of a Hawk.
Tuah?🤧
Props to coach for learning Kelsey Mitchell’s name
A’Ja Wilson is definitely the MVP, but CC is right there at 2nd. AW is having a monster season.
Nobody would take Wilson over Clark if they were allowed to restock their team, today.
Cc making aw work extra hard this season 💯
@@ClassicJukeboxBandA'ja is dominant on both ends of the floor and is a 2x MVP and 2x Defensive Player of the Year on her way to her third in both. Also a 2x champion and Finals MVP. Just because most people started tuning into the WNBA this year because of CC, it shouldn't detract from the fact that A'ja has been putting in work for a while now.
@@ClassicJukeboxBand For selling tickets and merch, true. As far as winning games, Wilson. 41 Points, 17 Rebounds 2 Steals, 2 assists, 2 blocks and 70% Field Goal. Caitlin Clark will NEVER get those numbers!!!!
@@St.Maurice Clark could score 50 if she wanted you must not watch her games aja is not guarded like Clark , Clark literally gets double teamed every game and it’s alot harder for her to get her points. MVP mean most valuable player not who scores the most points
I love that Caitlin Clark is the only thing powerful enough on earth to calm Coach Donald.
Caitlyn Clark is hungry the rest of these women are just collecting a paycheck it's disgraceful to see the laziness and the lack of initiative that these women have compared to Caitlin who has the fire burning under her toes at all times. Not only is she rookie of the year she is the most valuable player in the league she has taken the fever from obscurity to play off contenders
Would love to see you cover Aja Wilson
She is what she is. A clean great player❤.
Caitlin Clark is in the MVP conversation.
1. Stats: individually as a rookie & in the WNBA.
2. Influence on the game: Double - triple team, received the most fouls.
3. Impact: Increase in attendance in every game at home and on the road.
4. Impact on the team: from below to 6th current standing, a floor general for every game both on her team and the All Stars.
5. Consistency: Helping her team in wins.
6. Narrative: Ratings, most talked in the media, children line up for autographs, popularity, increased ticket sales & price, change of venues.
7. Marketability, sponsorships.
Also, I can say the "Splash Sisters" (CC & KM) has arrived in the WNBA. Caitlinsanity is real.
The amazing thing is , you can see the excellent execution even at full speed game play. it's a beautiful thing to watch!
Thanks again for the education.
if someone came into my workplace and exponentially, not arithmetically, increased my ability to earn, I would find it very difficult to hate and disrespect them
also, she has that magical element of greatness in antagonist sport, the ability to see 1-3 seconds into the future
Caitlin and the FEVER are going to sneak up the back door and sneak into the finals I wouldn’t be surprised at all . Fingers crossed 🤞
As of 9/2/24
Scoring-Clark-9th; Reese-28th, Taurasi-21st, Wilson-1st
Assist-Clark-1st; Reese-59th, Taurasi-24th,
3 pointers-Clark-2th; Reese-93th, Taurasi-8th, Ogunbowale-1st
Rebounds-Clark-20th; Reese-1st, Taurasi-42th
Blocks-Clark-17th; Reese-31th, Taurasi-49th, Wilson-1st
Steals-Clark-18th; Reese-20th, Taurasi-54th, Ogunbowale-1st
Please add turnovers.
@@St.Maurice I do the first six on ESPN 's list.
This fever team is actually fun to watch.
Love the analysis.
Youre the MVP of commentators. Admittedly I liked your crazy yelling videos better. hilarious😊