{"id":445237,"date":"2026-02-02T20:25:12","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T20:25:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/445237\/"},"modified":"2026-02-02T20:25:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T20:25:12","slug":"furious-caitlin-clarks-reaction-to-basketball-icon-goes-viral-after-he-makes-unflattering-comparison-between-her-and-nba-player","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/445237\/","title":{"rendered":"‘Furious’ Caitlin Clark’s reaction to basketball icon goes viral after he makes unflattering comparison between her and NBA player"},"content":{"rendered":"

By JAKE FENNER, US SPORTS WRITER<\/a> <\/p>\n

Published: 13:33 EST, 2 February 2026 | Updated: 13:37 EST, 2 February 2026 <\/p>\n

On her first night working for NBC, WNBA<\/a> star Caitlin Clark<\/a> was given an unfavorable comparison by a colleague that many viewed as a snub.<\/p>\n

Clark joined the ‘Basketball Night in America’ before a game between the Los Angeles<\/a> Lakers and the New York Knicks<\/a> at Madison Square Garden.<\/p>\n

Flanked by NBA<\/a> legends Carmelo Anthony and Reggie Miller, Clark offered her insight into the game before the contest tipped off.<\/p>\n

When offered a chance to praise Clark further, show host Maria Taylor asked Miller to compare her to an NBA player from when he was playing – or one who is playing right now.<\/p>\n

‘I like Payton Pritchard from Boston, the way he’s able to handle the basketball, he makes good shots when the shot clock’s running down – a lot like this young lady right here,’ Miller responded.<\/p>\n

While Miller’s answer was surprising enough, it was accentuated by Clark’s change of expression – going from a beaming smile to a look of extreme disappointment.<\/p>\n

\"Caitlin <\/p>\n

Caitlin Clark looked visibly annoyed by a comparison made by one of her NBC colleagues\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"NBA <\/p>\n

NBA legend Reggie Miller (R) compared Clark’s game to Celtics guard Payton Pritchard<\/p>\n

\"While <\/p>\n

While a role player, Pritchard has significantly improved his game and has an NBA title<\/p>\n

Fans noticed and commented on the sudden change in temperament from the 24-year-old.<\/p>\n

‘She did not like that comparison lmao,’ wrote one user on X.<\/p>\n

Another remarked, ‘She was absolutely disgusted!!!’\u00a0<\/p>\n

‘I get CC being mad at this but I don\u2019t think the average NBA fan understands how good Payton Pritchard has become,’ noted Barstool Sports’ Jack McGuire.<\/p>\n

It’s a bit of an odd comparison considering the two players’ statures.<\/p>\n

Clark is one of – if not the – most popular players in the WNBA and had a decorated college career before being selected first overall in the 2024 WNBA Draft.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Pritchard, on the other hand, is a role player within the Celtics organization and was drafted 26th overall.<\/p>\n

The one thing Pritchard may have over Clark is that he’s won a title as part of the Boston team that won the 2024 NBA Finals. Clark, meanwhile, has yet to win a championship at the professional or college level.<\/p>\n

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