{"id":74648,"date":"2025-08-11T12:45:06","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T12:45:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/74648\/"},"modified":"2025-08-11T12:45:06","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T12:45:06","slug":"should-be-kissing-the-ground-she-walks-on-celtics-legend-sends-bold-message-to-caitlin-clark","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/74648\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Should Be Kissing the Ground She Walks On\u2019 \u2013 Celtics Legend Sends Bold Message to Caitlin Clark"},"content":{"rendered":"

For fans of women\u2019s basketball, this is a golden era for the sport. The WNBA<\/a> is hitting new heights year over year, shattering attendance and viewership records along the way. One of the main reasons for the sharp rise in popularity is Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark, who is not only dominant on the court but also an admired and marketable figure off it.<\/p>\n

Clark\u2019s path to stardom has been well documented. In just nine months, she was the league\u2019s No. 1 draft pick, Rookie of the Year, and Time\u2019s Athlete of the Year in 2024. While fans just can\u2019t seem to get enough, some players don\u2019t seem to share that same enthusiasm after seeing the overwhelming attention Clark is receiving.<\/p>\n

Why Does Bob Cousy Think WNBA Players Should Embrace Caitlin Clark?<\/p>\n

Last season, Clark dazzled fans and outplayed her opponents with her long-range shooting and elite distribution. This year, the league responded with a more physical approach. Defenders have been playing Clark tight, and that has led to tension between the Fever and opposing teams.<\/p>\n

Bob Cousy, who spent 13 seasons with the Boston Celtics, recently\u00a0commented on the WNBA\u2019s Clark situation.\u00a0According to the six-time NBA champion<\/a>, players need to overcome\u00a0any issues they have with the WNBA\u2019s biggest star and work alongside her to grow the league.<\/p>\n

Celtics\u2019 legend Bob Cousy loves what Caitlin Clark has done for the WNBA.<\/p>\n

(via @BostonGlobe<\/a> ) pic.twitter.com\/3wHe2CPyrZ<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) August 10, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cShe\u2019s had a tremendous impact on that league and their earning potential. They should be kissing the ground she walks on, not trying to foul her and get her out of the game,\u201d Cousy said to the Boston Globe.<\/p>\n

How Has Clark\u2019s Presence Changed WNBA Attendance and Viewership?<\/p>\n

The numbers don\u2019t lie. When Clark is in town, WNBA teams see a spike in ticket sales. The Fever led the league last year in attendance figures<\/a>, with over 17,000 fans per game, a significant jump from the 4,067 average in 2023.<\/p>\n

Fans also tuned in in large numbers to see the Fever star in action. Of the 23 games that crossed the one million average viewership mark in 2024 (22 regular season games and the All-Star game), Indiana was involved in 21 of them.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a saleable product and she\u2019s done a really good job selling it. It\u2019s enjoyable \u2026 She\u2019s exceptional,\u201d added Cousy.<\/p>\n

Clark played in all 40 regular-season games for the Fever last season. Unfortunately, a string of injuries has seen the 23-year-old feature in just 13 games this season. The WNBA will be hoping to have the talented guard back on the court as soon as possible as they look to push forward and build on the momentum they have generated over the last few years.<\/p>\n