The WNBA's brightest star, Caitlin Clark, is facing a storm of criticism after a rough stretch on the court—and one sports radio personality isn't holding back. Clark, who has drawn comparisons to legends and shattered records since her college days, returned to action Saturday after an injury cut her second season short. While she managed 20 points in her comeback, she also turned the ball over five times and hit just 2-of-9 from three-point range—a far cry from the sharpshooting that made her a household name.
In fact, the struggles go deeper. Over her last eight WNBA games, Clark has made only 9 of 58 three-point attempts, a frigid 15.5% from beyond the arc. That's not just a slump by her lofty standards—it's a tough stretch by any measure. Most fans and analysts chalk it up to a temporary rough patch, pointing to her historic NCAA career, her rookie-season records, and her MVP performance at the FIBA Women's World Cup Qualifying Tournament just last March. The logic seems sound: eight games of struggle shouldn't erase years of dominance.
But not everyone is willing to wait for the comeback. Enter Tyrone Johnson, Philadelphia radio host and co-host of The Craig Carton Show, who delivered a blistering take Tuesday afternoon. Johnson didn't mince words, boldly declaring that Clark's reign is finished—and he even compared her fleeting fame to that of former New York Knicks sensation Jeremy Lin, whose "Linsanity" burned bright but faded fast in 2012.
"The Caitlin Clark thing is over because she's not the best player in the WNBA," Johnson said, doubling down on his hot take. For a player who has drawn record crowds and inspired a new generation of fans, the claim is as shocking as it is divisive. Whether Clark can silence the doubters with her trademark shooting touch remains to be seen—but one thing is certain: all eyes will be on her next game.
