Caitlin Clark is setting the league on fire. Seriously, this girl is making history, and we need to talk about it. Just look at this: Clark is almost at the top of the All-Star Game voting, practically tied with A’ja Wilson. That’s insane for a rookie! And guess what? Diana Taurasi, who many consider the greatest of all time, didn’t even make it into the top 30 in the voting.

Caitlin Clark is already doing amazing things in this All-Star voting, and that’s surreal for a first-year player. Let me throw some numbers at you: Clark was the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 200 points, 75 rebounds, and 75 assists, and she’s making it look easy, like a video game. And you know what’s even crazier? People are saying Clark is more popular than Patrick Mahomes in the United States. Only LeBron and Curry top her. Think about that: a WNBA rookie on the same level as these NBA legends.

It’s clear that Clark isn’t just an incredible player; she’s a phenomenon. She’s changing the game, folks. She’s bringing more eyes to the WNBA and more fans to women’s basketball. That’s why this All-Star voting is so important. It’s not just a game; it’s a milestone in her career and in the league’s history.

Now let’s put some numbers on the table and compare our sensational rookie Caitlin Clark with the legend Diana Taurasi. Get ready because the numbers don’t lie. First, let’s talk scoring: Clark is averaging points per game similar to Taurasi this season, but look, she’s doing this as a rookie. Imagine her potential. Now, when we look at rebounds, things get interesting. And the assists, my friends, Clark is putting on a show. She’s dishing out way more assists than Taurasi. This proves that she’s not just making shots but also making the whole team play better.

Don’t get me wrong, Taurasi is a living legend with an incredible career, but these numbers show that Clark isn’t here to play games. She’s been playing at the level of the league’s best since day one.

Now let’s talk about a hot topic: Caitlin Clark’s exclusion from the USA Olympic team for Paris 2024. Seriously, this is still causing a huge stir. First, let’s state the obvious: Clark is killing it in the WNBA. She’s breaking records, dominating stats, attracting fans. So why isn’t she on the Olympic team? Many people are asking the same thing. Casey Wasserman, the president of the 2028 Olympic organizing committee, called this a missed opportunity, and for good reason. Clark is a generational talent, folks. She has the potential to draw a huge audience to women’s basketball at the Olympics.

And it’s not just Wasserman saying this. Lisa Leslie, a four-time Olympic gold medalist—yes, that Lisa Leslie—said Clark must be on the Olympic team and they shouldn’t leave the country without her. When a sports legend says that, we have to pay attention.

Now, Jennifer Rizzotti, who is part of the Olympic player selection committee, is defending the decision. She says the goal is to build the best team, not focus on TV audiences. But I ask, wouldn’t Clark improve the team too? The craziest part is that Taurasi, despite having lower numbers than Clark this season, is on the Olympic team. I’m not saying Taurasi doesn’t deserve it—she’s a legend—but what about Clark? This raises an important question: What is more valuable for an Olympic team, experience or rising talent? Should popularity be a factor in the selection? I hope to understand all this someday.

Now here’s another point you won’t believe: Clark is making the WNBA surpass the NBA in viewership. Yes, you heard right. Indiana Fever games with Clark are getting higher average viewership than NBA games. That’s insane. We’re talking about a WNBA rookie outdrawing the world’s most famous basketball league. Let me throw some numbers at you: The Mystics vs. Fever game averaged 460,000 viewers. That’s the highest viewership ever recorded for a WNBA game. Meanwhile, the average NBA game viewership is 330,000. Clark is literally changing the game.

And it doesn’t stop there. Some say the Las Vegas Aces have sold out all their home games, but hold on, their arena holds 12,000 people. Do you know how many people on average are attending Clark’s games? Over 15,000. She’s filling even bigger arenas. Clark isn’t just a player; she’s a media phenomenon. She’s bringing new fans to women’s basketball, making people care about the WNBA like never before.