3-Time WNBA MVP 'Not Sure' She'd Want to Play with Caitlin Clark

In a June 11 interview with ESPN, Australian basketball legend Lauren Jackson praised Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark, highlighting her intensity, game intelligence, passing, shooting, and fearlessness under pressure. Jackson expressed being "so impressed" and called herself a fan, even stating she "would have loved to have played with her" due to Clark's exceptional vision and awareness.

Some WNBA fans found Jackson's comment about never seeing "anything like it" surprising, given she played alongside Sue Bird—considered the greatest point guard in women's basketball history—during her entire WNBA career with the Seattle Storm. Bird later invited Jackson to her podcast, where the topic resurfaced.

During the podcast episode released on August 21, Jackson clarified her earlier remarks, emphasizing that her comments were "taken out of context" and that Sue Bird remains "the best point guard I've ever played with." She acknowledged Clark's talent but noted the young player still has "a lot of growth and development to come."

Jackson humorously added that she might not have actually enjoyed playing with Clark, joking that Clark's tendency to take three-point shots instead of passing to open teammates like herself would have frustrated her. This remark was shared lightheartedly, possibly to ease tensions from her previous comments.