Since her electrifying 2024 campaign, Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has been widely credited with sparking the WNBA’s rise in visibility. The league experienced a massive surge in every department. However, her teammate Sophie Cunningham puts another angle on this surge, claiming that CC’s rise was because of another WNBA legend.
Cunningham, known for speaking her mind, touched upon Caitlin Clark’s fame. Talking on ‘The Right Reed Podcast,’ the Indiana Fever star mentioned that her teammate is famous because of one particular WNBA legend and gave her reasons for this.
Sophie Cunningham Credits Diana Taurasi For Paving The Way For Caitlin Clark
The 28-year-old star is playing in her seventh season in the WNBA. She is from the league’s era, which saw a gradual rise and a sudden surge in popularity. The second part is primarily because of her Fever superstar guard.
While recognizing Caitlin Clark’s influence and impact on the league, Cunningham didn’t forget about the players who kept the league moving forward and set the stage for the new generations. Talking on the same, she credited her former teammate Diana Taurasi, who was a megastar in the league and took the ‘W’ to another level.
“She (Taurasi) is the greatest of All Time. And what she has done for the game is unbelievable. And she is the reason why Caitlin Clark gets to be where she is at,” Cunningham said on the podcast.
Cunningham had already praised Diana Taurasi for her documentary. Diana Taurasi played for 20 seasons in the league. The star won multiple awards in her illustrious career. Winner of three WNBA titles, her flamboyant demeanor was very catchy. Being the all-time leading scorer in the league and the most dominant player, she earned her status as the Goat in the WNBA.
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While players like Sabrina Ionescu, Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Paige Bueckers rose to inevitable stardom, Taurasi was the early superstar who brought the league’s fans and eyeballs.
Diana Taurasi Endorses Caitlin Clark
While the Fever superstar entered the league in 2024, Taurasi was nearing her retirement. The veteran star took a dig at Caitlin Clark, saying that she will enter the grown-ups league. She also talked about giving her a reality check. But after her retirement, the star praised the rookie and even endorsed her on many occasions.
In the recent interaction, she mentioned that Nike should now launch signature shoes for Caitlin Clark and added that she would buy those shoes for sure. Clark also showed respect for the former MVP and had always said positive things about the star.