The Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has been one of the most influential stars the WNBA has ever seen. With such stardom, fans often debate whether she is the greatest of them all. However, Clark has just clarified the debate herself, giving a rating of six and further explaining her rating.

In a recent interview with ESPN journalist and anchor Malika Andrews, the two-time All-Star answered when asked to rate herself from 1 to 10 on whether she is still finding her footing or is already the best player in the league.

"Um, honestly, I think I'm at a six, probably. I've only played 60 games in this league, and I've played two playoff games. To a lot of people, it probably feels like I played a lot more, and to me it maybe feels like I've played a lot more at times, and you know, obviously I missed three-fourths of the season last year."

While Clark rated herself at six, she also explained that she is still comparatively new to the league, having played only 67 games up to now and only two playoff games in her rookie season against the Connecticut Sun on October 22 and 25, 2024.

Along with that, Clark rated herself six due to playing only 13 games last year after suffering a right groin injury during the Fever’s 87-77 win over the Sun on July 15.

So what does Clark need to do to be called among the best players in the league?

What Does Clark Need to Call Herself the Best in the WNBA

If we look at the current veterans playing in the WNBA, we will hear names like three-time WNBA champion and four-time MVP A'ja Wilson.

Further, Breanna Stewart, two-time MVP and three-time WNBA champion, is also one of the best players playing right now.

Along with them, the Sun's Brittney Griner has won a WNBA title and is a nine-time All-Star.

There is a common thing among the best players in the WNBA right now: they have won a WNBA title, and some of them have also been the MVP of a season. Clark would need an extraordinary performance in the playoffs to achieve this level of status.

Although Clark also thinks that she is still young and could improve further, she plausibly could become one of the best WNBA players in the future.

"At the same time, I'm only 24," Clark continued. "Like, I still feel like I have so much room to improve, and I know that, and I want to get better, and I want to learn."

In 2024, Clark averaged 19.2 points per game, while in 2025, she averaged 16.5, despite being injured.

This season, Clark has been doing great so far, averaging 20.8 points, 8.2 assists, and 4.4 rebounds per game, with her team having a 9-6 record.

The Fever will face the Atlanta Dream next on June 19 at State Farm Arena.

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Written by

Dhruv Singh

Edited by

Koushik Biswas