Who is Caitlin Clark's inspiration? WNBA athlete reveals her star player from NBA during Sunday Night Basketball

Caitlin Clark’s debut as a moderator during Sunday Night Basketball has revealed secrets and details not known to the fans. The WNBA star revealed some of her biggest inspirations, including the NBA athlete that she follows to improve her own game. It was none other than the Los Angeles Lakers’ star Luka Doncic. Within a very short period of time in the league, the Slovenian athlete has created quite an impact in the world of basketball. He continues to do so in the 2025-2026 season as well and Clark’s statement vouches for it.

Sunday Night Basketball is the debut game for Caitlin Clark as a moderator. The Indiana Fever star was joined by the former Indiana Pacers legend, Reggie Miller, Carmelo Anthony and Maria Taylor.

Caitlin Clark analyzes Luka Doncic’s gameplay during Sunday Night Basketball

During the pregame show, sports commentator Maria Taylor had a special query directed at Caitlin Clark. Maria asked the WNBA star, “That is your first Knicks game. But I know you watch the league, you love ball. Like you just watch the game. Is there a player, someone you watch even more specifically, because there are things in his game that you might wanna add to yours?” The Indiana Fever star had an instant response to it.


She stated, “Man, I think Luka. I mean, Luka’s amazing and he is incredible. I think the way he can not only score the ball, but also the way he passes. The thing with him is that he is not the fastest, he is not the most athletic. But he can get his defender to move where he wants them to go. He takes up that space.” She further added, “He does a very good job of either keeping the defender behind him or keeping him to the sides.” Caitlin believed that she needed to learn this from the Slovenian athlete. The Fever star ended her statement with, “He makes it look pretty easy. But I promise you it is not that easy.

Caitlin Clark occupies a place in Reggie Miller’s top 3 shooters from Indiana

NBA Hall of Famer Reggie Miller stunned everyone, revealing an elite list of his own. It was about the top three shooters from Indiana. He placed himself in third place. The first place was occupied by Caitlin Clark and following up next was Tyrese Haliburton. Miller stated, “There is a new, first of all. There is a new shooter from Indiana. You see, I am the third-best shooter in the state of Indiana now.” He further added, “There goes Caitlin, Tyrese and now myself. So here, she has taken over for me right here.” Caitlin, however, respectfully denied the list proposed by Miller.


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