Just a few minutes ago, a new interview with the legendary WNBA Maya Moore warmed the basketball community when she did not hesitate to share the frank thinking about the young Caitlin Clark star of Indiana Fever. The conversation, was broadcast on Sportscenter early in the morning of March 12, 2025 in PDT time, marking the rare time Moore spoke about the new generation of the tournament she had once dominated. With four WNBA championships and MVP title, Moore is considered to be Clark’s idol since she was young, and her comments about juniors immediately attracted attention from fans and the media.
Moore was not gentle when evaluating Clark’s journey in the 2024 rookie season. “But to become a real leader in WNBA, she needs to overcome just being an excellent score. She must learn how to raise her teammates and face the pressure not only from the opponent, but from the huge expectation she brings. ” Moore emphasized that Clark, despite breaking many records and brought Fever back to the playoff round after seven years, it still takes time to develop the calmness and strategic vision that the legends like herself have shown.
The reaction from fans on social networks immediately exploded. Some praised Moore for his frankness, saying that it was an essential advice for Clark to go further in his career. “Maya is right, Caitlin needs to learn how to lead, not just playing football,” a X user commented. However, many Clark’s fans protested, saying that Moore was too strict with a rookie who had just experienced a historic season with an average of 19.2 points and 8.4 assists per game. “She has done more than most of the first year, let her develop her way,” another wrote.
Whether it is a compliment or criticism, it is undeniable that Moore’s opinion has a special weight, especially with Clark – who was “crazy” when he met the idol in August 2024 at Moore’s hanging ceremony with Minnesota Lynx. This interview not only warmed the debate about Clark’s future, but also confirmed Moore’s influence in shaping the next generation of WNBA. Will Clark accept this comment as a challenge or ignore it? The 2025 season will be the most obvious answer!
