Paige Bueckers Slams 'Inhumane' Pressure on Caitlin Clark Amid WNBA Shooting Struggles
Sarah Johnson
June 28, 2025
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Paige Bueckers defends Caitlin Clark, calling expectations 'inhumane' as the Indiana Fever star battles shooting woes and injuries in her WNBA season.
Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers has called out the relentless pressure heaped on Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark, labeling the expectations as "inhumane" amid her recent shooting struggles. The former UConn standout praised Clark’s poise under the media spotlight but argued the scrutiny she faces is excessive.
"The demand for her to be perfect every game is unrealistic," Bueckers told reporters on Thursday. "If she doesn’t sink eight of ten threes, suddenly people question her. It’s unfair."
Clark, who dazzled with a 32-point performance against the New York Liberty after returning from a quad injury, hit a rough patch, notably scoring just six points in a win over the Seattle Storm, going 0 for 6 from beyond the arc. Despite these struggles, Bueckers admired Clark’s resilience, noting her ability to "tune out the noise" and stay focused.
Clark sat out Thursday’s game against the Los Angeles Sparks due to a groin injury and remains day-to-day. Meanwhile, Bueckers and the Wings are set to face the Fever for the first time this season on Friday, promising a clash of rising stars.
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Editor's Comments
Caitlin Clark’s under more pressure than a basketball at a pump station! Bueckers is right—expecting perfection every night is like asking a referee to make a fair call in crunch time. The real story? Clark’s grit shines brighter than her misses, and that’s the shot worth celebrating.
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