Four-time WNBA champion Sue Bird doubled her Rookie of the Year votes.
During the latest episode of her podcast, “A Touch More” with Megan Rapinoe, Bird said she watched Friday's game between the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky, a game that Bird said many viewed as Clark vs. Angel Reese's defining ROY moment.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) chases down Los Angeles Sparks guard Kia Nurse (10) during the second half of a WNBA basketball game, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
But for Bird, the decision was made long before the Fever beat the Sky, 100-81.
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“I think this was a game that everybody was looking forward to because a lot of people felt like this game was going to affect the Rookie of the Year decision,” Bird said on the podcast.
“I personally felt that Kaeltyn was the Rookie of the Year since the All-Star break, and she's continued to prove that ever since.”
Bird had high praise for the entire Fever team, which clinched its first playoff berth since 2016.
Seattle Storm player Sue Bird, wearing number 10, reacts after playing the final game of her career, a 97-92 loss to the Las Vegas Aces in Game 4 of the 2022 WNBA Playoffs Semifinals at Climate Pledge Arena on September 6, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
Caitlin Clark becomes fastest player to achieve WNBA shooting record, records second triple-double
“She's had a big game,” Bird said of Clark, who had a career-high 31 points and 12 assists. “You can't talk about the Indiana Fever without talking about Kelsey Mitchell, who is on a phenomenal roll right now. She's in top form and shooting the ball like crazy.”
Clark continued his case for Rookie of the Year honors on Wednesday night.
She became the fastest player in WNBA history to make 100 three-pointers in a season and recorded her second career triple-double with 24 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in the Fever's 93-86 win over the Los Angeles Sparks.
Indiana Fever's No. 22, Caitlin Clark, reacts during a game against the Phoenix Mercury at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on August 16, 2024. (Justin Castaline/Getty Images)
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Clark also became the first rookie and fifth WNBA player to record multiple triple-doubles in a season.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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