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"Did Sheryl Swoopes call that game?" - Stephen A. Smith fires subtle jibe at Sheryl Swoopes over Caitlin Clark's 35-pt outburst vs Wings
Veteran analyst Stephen A. Smith took a subtle jab at Sheryl Swoopes following Caitlin Clark’s career-high 35-point display against the Dallas Wings on Monday. Smith first listed Clark’s accolades, including her eclipsing Seimone Augustus for most points in a WNBA rookie season. He then fired a shot at WNBA legend Swoopes.
Swoopes has courted criticism for her comments on Clark, who leads the Rookie of the Year race.
Smith pointed out Swoopes’ commentary gig with the Wings, who lost 110-109 against the Indiana Fever, and questioned whether the three-time MVP called the game in question.
"I did not even bother to ask my staff. Did Sheryl Swoopes call that game because she was going up against the Dallas Wings? Because that was the first thing that came to my mind," Smith said.
Smith previously called out Swoopes for not mentioning the Fever rookie’s name when talking about the success the Indiana Fever are having.
Aside from 35 points, Clark tallied eight assists and three steals to lead the Fever's charge. The Fever are now 20-19 and have secured the sixth seed. Indiana has also won seven of its last 10 games, sustaining its midseason winning momentum.
Sheryl Swoopes called Caitlin Clark’s season “not dominating”
In her latest assessment of Caitlin Clark, Sheryl Swoopes said she did not consider the Fever star’s rookie season to be dominant. This despite the fact that Clark has broken numerous records and has led her team to a winning record.
On the “Gil's Arena” show, Swoopes discussed Clark’s rookie season.
"Those are hell of a numbers, but to me, that's not dominating," said Swoopes.
However, when asked if she would consider Clark’s season as dominant if the rookie put up the same numbers as MVP leader A’ja Wilson, Swoopes answered “yes.”
After early struggles, Clark has acclimated to the league’s pace and has been the team’s focal point this season.
She is averaging 19.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, 8.4 assists, and 1.3 steals in her first season in the WNBA. Clark is shooting 34.1% from the 3-point line on nine attempts per game and making 41.7% from the field.
Meanwhile, A’ja Wilson is averaging 27.0 points and 12.0 rebounds per game. She has been one of the most dominant players in the league and leads the MVP race.
Wilson’s Las Vegas Aces have a chance to face the Clark’s Fever in the first round of the playoffs if they finish as the third seed.
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