Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark was ranked as the 11th-best guard in the WNBA by her peers, according to the voting breakdown for the upcoming All-Star game. This ranking by fellow players stands in contrast to the votes cast by fans, who placed Clark as the second-best guard, and media members, who ranked her third.
The WNBA All-Star Game voting system allocates 50% of the weight to fan votes, with players and media each contributing 25%. Despite these rankings, Clark was selected as a starter for the All-Star game.
Clark is currently averaging 21.2 points per game and 8.2 assists per game, placing her among the league leaders in both categories. The article notes that these statistics are crucial for a guard's performance.
The voting results have sparked discussion, with some observers suggesting a level of jealousy or animosity towards Clark from some players within the league. The article points to past incidents and the overall attention Clark has brought to the WNBA as potential factors influencing these perceptions.