Caitlin Clark Ranked 9th by WNBA Players — And Fans Are Calling It a Message, Not a Mistake
Caitlin Clark is top 3 in assists, leads the league in fan votes, and has almost single-handedly driven a historic surge in WNBA ticket sales and viewership.
And yet… when WNBA players were asked to vote for the league’s best point guards for the All-Star roster?
Clark was ranked 9th.
“This isn’t a snub. This is a statement,” one analyst said.
The List That Sparked a Firestorm
Reported by @JonTheLiquidator, here’s how the top point guards stacked up in the player vote:
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Chelsea Gray
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Sabrina Ionescu
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Jewell Loyd
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Kelsey Plum
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Courtney Vandersloot
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Natasha Cloud
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Marina Mabrey
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Skylar Diggins-Smith
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Caitlin Clark
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Jordin Canada
Mabrey — a known on-court antagonist to Clark — finished above her. Several rookies with standout seasons didn’t make the list at all.
Fans React: “Jealousy, Not Judgment”
Within hours, hashtags like #ClarkAt9, #JealousyNotJudgment, and #WNBAPlayerVote were trending.
“She’s carried this league to new heights and they still downplay her,” wrote one fan.
“This isn’t evaluation. It’s retaliation,” said another.
Even media voices were divided:
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Stephen A. Smith: “She’s top 5 at her position. Period.”
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Monica McNutt: “This is about more than basketball.”
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Jemele Hill: “The league has always wrestled with authenticity versus visibility.”
Respect or Resistance?
Insiders suggest two key reasons for the ranking:
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Veteran Resistance: Some feel Clark hasn’t “earned her stripes.”
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Locker Room Tension: The Olympic snub, physical targeting, and viral moments have created visible friction.
“They’re not rejecting her game,” said one exec. “They’re rejecting the hype machine.”
Clark’s Response: Silent. Focused. Lethal.
When asked, Clark said only:
“I just want to keep getting better. That’s all.”
No shade. No drama. Just facts.
And maybe that’s the point.
Final Thought: Not Ranked Low — Ranked Loud
This wasn’t just a list.
It was a reminder: Caitlin Clark isn’t fully welcome yet.
But she’s still rising.
Still drawing crowds.
Still redefining the league.
And when the resistance fades?
The league won’t just embrace her —
It’ll realize she was already the main event.
