Caitlin Clark made her broadcasting debut as a contributor for the NBA on Sunday night.
During the pregame show of the New York Knicks' battle against the Los Angeles Lakers, Clark was crowned the best shooter in Indiana by the Indiana Pacers legend, Reggie Miller.
"There's a new shooter from Indiana. I'm the third-best shooter in the state of Indiana now," Miller said on the pregame show. "It goes Caitlin, Tyrese, and now myself."
Clark joked that she might not be able to accept that honor, as Tyrese Haliburton of the Pacers might have to say something about that.
"We'll have to get Tyrese's opinion on that," Clark responded. "I'm not sure Tyrese would agree."
Since calling it a career in 2005, Miller has been a major supporter of the Pacers for obvious reasons. Playing in over 1,300 games from 1987 to 2005, Miller spent his entire NBA career with the Pacers. He was one of the league's most prolific shooters, averaging 18.2 points throughout his career, hitting on 39 percent of his threes.
When Miller played, the game was much different. Players didn't knock down shots with the same range. Since Haliburton and Clark entered the NBA and the WNBA, they've been recognized as some of the most versatile offensive players and talented shooters from all areas of the floor.
Clark's rise in hoops started at Iowa, where she starred in the NCAA. In 2024, the Indiana Fever picked up Clark, who won the league's Rookie of the Year award after a 40-game showing. Clark knocked down 34 percent of her threes on 8.9 attempts per game. The star guard produced 19.2 points per game, along with 8.4 assists.
Unfortunately, most of year two was spent recovering from an injury for Clark. The Fever star took the court for just 13 games. Before going out, she didn't have a chance to bounce back with her shooting, making just 27 percent of her threes, averaging 16.5 points per game. Despite the dip in averages, the WNBA fully anticipates Clark bouncing back in 2026.
Haliburton is staring at a comeback season as well. He's not expected to suit up at all in 2025-2026, as he recovers from an Achilles tear. Although Haliburton started his career with the Sacramento Kings, he's become a household name in the NBA with the Pacers.
Over four years, Haliburton has averaged 19.5 points, making 38 percent of his shots from three, taking 7.3 attempts per game. He is a two-time All-Star in five seasons.
Clark and Haliburton have a long way to go to reach Miller's Indiana impact, but the legend seems confident they are well on their way.
Newsweek