After winning the WNBA Rookie of the Year award, Caitlin Clark received a video message of congratulations from several NBA stars, led by Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic. Doncic praised her exceptional season and noted the significance of the award. He also drew parallels to his own Rookie of the Year win in 2018-19, where he was the unanimous choice, though Clark narrowly missed that distinction with one vote going to her rival, Angel Reese.
Clark’s rookie season was groundbreaking, as she shattered multiple records, including the most assists in a single game and season. She became the fastest WNBA player to reach 300 career assists and led the league in assists and 3-pointers made at just 22 years old. Clark also made history as the youngest player to lead the league in assists per game and the first WNBA rookie to record two triple-doubles in a season.
NBA stars Tyrese Haliburton, Myles Turner, and Obi Toppin also congratulated Clark, with Turner commending her for exceeding expectations and bringing the Fever back to the playoffs. Chris Paul, the 2006 NBA Rookie of the Year, shared his advice with Clark, emphasizing the importance of staying grounded, improving physical strength, and focusing on defense for continued success.
