Brittney Griner Offers Stern Warning To Caitlin Clark Ahead Of WNBA Season

Apr 7, 2024; Cleveland, OH, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts after the game against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the finals of the Final Four of the womens 2024 NCAA Tournament at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.

WNBA star Brittney Griner had a harsh choice of words for Caitlin Clark, amid major hype around the Indiana Fever rookie. While she believes Clark is a talented prospect, it seems Griner isn’t buying the publicity.

She spoke on the incoming class and what a player like her had to do to make an impact on the professional floor after dominating the college landscape.

“It’s different, when you come from college to the pros,” said Griner, via The Spun. “I went from top dog to my numbers going down a bit. You’re going up against grown women. This is how they feed their families. This is not just for the love of the [game]. This is their livelihood.”

Apr 7, 2024; Cleveland, OH, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts after the game against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the finals of the Final Four of the womens 2024 NCAA Tournament at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

This may just be friendly advice for Clark, but it sounds like there’s also a subtle jab at the rookie.

Griner responded saying Clark will be “just fine,” but explained that her rookie year was overwhelming with change.