At just 22 years old, Caitlyn Clark has completely changed the landscape of women’s basketball. During her college career, she broke many records, including becoming the all-time leading scorer in basketball history, both men’s and women’s.

At a time when many basketball fans were not paying attention to women’s basketball, Caitlyn Clark attracted crowds from all over the country to watch her play, and it’s no exaggeration to say that she is one of the most important figures the WNBA has ever seen.

One look at the way Caitlyn plays is enough to understand why she has garnered such a huge following. However, in that context, WNBA star Diana Taurasi seems to have some jealousy towards Caitlyn Clark, making controversial comments about her. The saddest part is that Diana Taurasi was one of Caitlyn Clark’s idols when she was a child.

After Caitlyn was selected as the number one pick in the WNBA, Taurasi never once reached out to Clark to offer advice or cheer her on. Instead, Taurasi appeared on live television and seemingly downplayed Clark’s abilities.

On June 30, 2024, the two stars finally met on the court, and Diana Taurasi got to witness the biggest things that had ever happened in women’s basketball. It was a sweltering day in Phoenix, with temperatures reaching over 110 degrees, but 177,000 fans packed into the Footprint Center, lured by the promise of seeing a star.

For Caitlyn, it was just another day at work, happily signing autographs for fans who had come to watch her play.

Diana Taurasi, with a career spanning over 20 years, seemed to be well aware that this was probably the most important game she would ever play. Especially since the top ticket price for this game was $2,000, a lot more than the typical WNBA ticket price. The game started with Taurasi in great form, completely in control. However, as the game progressed, she began to feel the real heat from Caitlyn Clark, who quickly took over with a classic play.

Taurasi tried to respond but failed. Although she had a strong start, under the relentless pressure from Caitlyn Clark, Taurasi began to lose her form.

Caitlyn’s prominence on the court only made Taurasi’s frustration more apparent. In many plays, Taurasi seemed to avoid confronting Caitlyn, something many fans have come to expect from a player considered the WNBA’s “GOAT.”

Despite having opportunities to increase the lead for her team, Taurasi was unable to capitalize, leading her team to a disappointing loss. This loss further cemented Caitlyn Clark’s value in the eyes of fans, proving that she is not only a promising young star but also one of the players who could change the landscape of the WNBA for years to come.

This game was not only a great lesson for Diana Taurasi but also a memorable milestone in Caitlyn Clark’s career. It affirmed that women’s basketball has a bright future with young talents like Caitlyn, who are already changing the way people view women’s sports.