As Caitlin Clark heads into her third season in the WNBA, her impact is impossible to ignore, and it’s now catching attention from none other than the three-time NBA champion, Draymond Green.

Speaking on the Post Moves podcast with Candace Parker and Aliyah Boston, the 36-year-old veteran power forward explained how Caitlin Clark is drawing attention to the league and influencing how the game is experienced overall.

“There’s a lot of flack on how much attention and recognition Caitlin Clark deserves for the viewership of the WNBA. I’m not here to debate that... What I’m going to say is her shooting threes across half court was one thing that they could see and be like, “Oh my god, that’s like Steph,” Draymond Green said in a clip shared on X.

“That had a big impact because it was something that they could see and like, “oh my god wow.” Once they said wow, you look like, “oh my god the skill level of this league is in some ways higher than the NBA.” But you get to see a highlight play in the NBA. So then it’s like, oh man, they attach themselves to the highlights,” Green added.

And honestly, looking at the bigger picture, Caitlin Clark’s impact on the WNBA is clear, from the sharp rise in viewership during her rookie season to her role in driving over 26% of the league’s total financial activity in 2024.

But Green didn’t focus on those numbers. Instead, he pointed out that Clark’s performances sometimes make the game look even better in terms of skill.

Clark’s record of 122 threes in a single season cements her status as one of the league's premier shooters.

Beyond her volume, Clark averaged 28.09 feet on shots during her rookie year, farther than players like Stephen Curry at 27.58 feet.

Clark still has a long way to go to reach Stephen Curry’s level, but she’s clearly on the right track, and while the WNBA differs from the NBA in physicality and history, its skill level continues to improve.

However, this is not the first time Draymond Green has spoken highly of CC.

Draymond Green Doubles Down on Caitlin Clark’s Impact

Last year, when Draymond Green was asked who drives the WNBA, “Caitlin Clark. No question,” the 36-year-old said without hesitation.

He also weighed in when Caitlin Clark was left off the U.S. National Team for the Paris Olympics, and said, "I think Caitlin Clark should have been on the USA Team. It’s great for the brand."

The Indiana Fever received its first benefits when her arrival brought the team value from $90 million, which Sportico valued at $560 million by 2026.

The team became the third most valuable team in the WNBA because their franchise value rose to $560 million, which made them behind only the Golden State Valkyries and the New York Liberty.

The Indiana Fever advanced from their sixth position in 2024 to a third-place finish, which they maintained during the 2026 season.

The team experienced growth despite losing Caitlin Clark to injuries since she could only compete in 13 games from muscle injuries, which included groin strains, until she suffered an ankle injury during rehabilitation, which ended her entire season.

Do you agree with Draymond Green that Caitlin Clark drives the current growth of WNBA popularity, or do you believe other elements hold equal significance?

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Written by

Sauramita Debbarma

Edited by

Utsav Gupta