WNBA Legend Has Strong Words For Caitlin Clark

During her rookie season with the Indiana Fever, Caitlin Clark immediately emerged as the biggest star the league has ever seen. And it sounds like one WNBA legend thinks that the other players in the league should be grateful for what she's done for the WNBA.

During a recent interview with USA Today, WNBA legend Lisa Leslie had some strong words for Caitlin Clark as she made it clear that she thinks other players should be more appreciative of the attention Clark has brought to the league.

"I think we have to understand that when one player eats, we’re all eating and we all get more opportunities. It just opens it up for everyone else," Leslie said during the interview. "I love that she’s not the player that makes it all about her. She’s given love and homage to the players that have come before her. She shares the wealth with her teammates and she doesn’t have to do that."

The three-time WNBA MVP pointed out that the league has never seen the sort of attention that Clark brought to the WNBA, and she does not think that any criticism directed towards her is merited.

"We can’t deny what Caitlin Clark has done for the women’s game," Leslie said. "Have we ever had teams that need larger arenas? Are we gonna get upset about 5, 6, 10 games less on TV? We have access to these games now in a way that we’d never had before!"

Leslie is one of the most decorated players in the history of women's basketball, winning three MVP awards, two WNBA championships, and eight WNBA All-Star Game appearances.

Clearly, Leslie thinks that Clark has already established herself as a superstar in the league, and she thinks the other players should be more grateful for what she's done.