LeBron James Issues Direct Five-Word Message to WNBA Rookie Caitlin Clark

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[{"selector":"#anim-ff7d1b22-0d76-4fd7-924d-99f44c70d78c","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-2555a326-2b59-44b9-8367-64a47e33d889 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0, -4.630467296343489%, 0)","translate3d(0, 0%, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] You won't believe the level of criticism directed at Caitlin Clark and her influence on the WNBA.

[{"selector":"#anim-e4be43e6-df96-4cbf-94e8-7288a7b0ffdc","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-5aba16a3-2ea5-417b-b197-9d07da7be7d4 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(4.340585868588763%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Diana Taurasi and other WNBA veterans have spoken out strongly against the former Iowa Hawkeye.

[{"selector":"#anim-ee8a8617-9bee-4e54-abb1-430f8b6eea55","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-aecd8722-e1ae-4da3-950b-5c53eea4a14b [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, -0.0004563106881825263%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Some NBA players, including LeBron James,

[{"selector":"#anim-33fcf6fa-0efa-44aa-a0b1-a21226668039","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-f3744f6a-6b56-4855-8f6e-3b6ef6200a95 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-7.105427357601002e-15%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] seem to have somewhat different views on who should be selected first overall in the WNBA Draft in 2024.

[{"selector":"#anim-2cdc4424-18bf-4216-b11f-b8a96b3ce02c","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-d7ab3852-9433-4b27-8c99-e77668b52944 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Because of Clark, James understands. The former forward for the Cleveland Cavaliers was the most pressured player in NBA history to have a breakout season in his rookie year

[{"selector":"#anim-80d180c5-bab7-413c-8ded-682f0df599f2","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-1abc7230-cebf-46cf-83db-a682b98da97d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-7.812499744007886%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] There is comparable pressure on Clark. Without a doubt, the most beloved player in NCAA history is also the league's all-time greatest scorer.

[{"selector":"#anim-665a67b4-52ad-403c-9cbf-9ec8bf7634d2","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-57448862-0fb0-4a0d-a737-b139991cf4a9 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] James, a forward with the Lakers, spoke on Clark's influence on the WNBA in a recent episode of the podcast "Mind the Game" with JJ Redick

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