NBA Coach Discusses Caitlin Clark’s Stardom, Calls Indiana Fever Guard “Biggest Superstar in Basketball”

Gulshan Sharma

Last updated: June 19, 2025

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The former NBA championship winning coach made a bold statement on Caitlin Clark's stardom.

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Caitlin Clark is becoming a superstar figure in the WNBA and the Indiana Fever guard got a valuable appreciation from the renowned NBA coach. Playing her second season in the league, Clark has taken the women’s basketball to another level. All the numbers have been broken since her arrival in the league.

The former NBA championship winning coach made a bold statement on Caitlin Clark’s stardom. Doc Rivers called the WNBA star a biggest superstar in basketball. Rivers is a former NBA coach of the year and he coached a NBA MVP candidate, Giannis Antetokounmpo. Doc guided Milwaukee Bucks to the NBA championship in 2021.

Doc Rivers with HIGH PRAISE for Caitlin Clark 👏 pic.twitter.com/YlTKlC5lIf
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) June 19, 2025

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Caitlin Clark Gets ‘Superstar’ Tag from Doc Rivers, NBA Championship Winning Coach

NBA coach Doc Rivers feels Caitlin Clark made a superstar-level contribution to her team and the league. It’s a fact because Indiana Fever’s match-ticket rates have been increased and people are crazy about WNBA matches.

“It’s not a long list—[the Fever] run the floor and make cuts because they know they’re gonna get the ball,” Rivers said. “That’s what a superstar does for her team—[Caitlin Clark] is an absolute superstar. She may be the biggest superstar in basketball right now.”

doc rivers: “it’s not a long list—[the fever] run the floor and make cuts because they know they’re gonna get the ball. that’s what a superstar does for her team—[caitlin clark] is an absolute superstar. she may be the biggest superstar in basketball right now.” pic.twitter.com/wCO3rCMcYW
— cc akgae (@clrkszn) June 19, 2025

Doc Rivers has spent time with the Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Clippers, Philadelphia 76ers, Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic as the head coach. His statement is huge and nothing can be taken from Caitlin Clark, who has delivered best numbers in the WNBA. Clark is giving competition to Stephen Curry and LeBron James in the basketball.

Recently, Indiana Fever-New York Liberty matchup become the most watched WNBA game in the history. It also drew over 2.2 million viewers, marking the third-most watched WNBA game ever on ABC. Brand value of the WNBA has been increased and it will be bigger. The Fever star has averaged 21.3 points, 5.5 rebounds and 8.7 assists per game this season.

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Gulshan Sharma

Gulshan Sharma is a passionate writer with a love for storytelling. With a keen interest in Sports Journalism, he aim to craft engaging and thought-provoking content that resonates with readers.