Cheryl Swoopes ATTACKED Caitlin Clark Again | She’s Using Paige Bueckers Now!

In the ever-evolving world of women’s basketball, few rivalries have captured as much attention as the ongoing tension between WNBA legend Cheryl Swoopes and the league’s newest superstar, Caitlin Clark. Just two minutes ago, that rivalry took yet another twist—one that has fans and commentators buzzing across social media and sports talk shows alike.

Cheryl Swoopes, a three-time WNBA MVP and one of the league’s founding icons, has made headlines over the past year for her pointed criticism of Caitlin Clark. From questioning the legitimacy of Clark’s college records to downplaying her impact on the game, Swoopes has rarely missed an opportunity to remind the basketball world that greatness should be measured by more than just statistics and headlines. But her latest move has taken the feud in a new direction—and this time, it’s not just about words.

Appearing on a high-profile podcast, Swoopes made a bold statement without uttering a single sentence about Clark. She wore a Paige Bueckers t-shirt—a nod to the UConn sensation widely considered the next big thing in women’s basketball. On the surface, it looked like a simple show of support for a rising star. But for anyone who’s followed the Swoopes-Clark saga, the message was clear: this was a not-so-subtle jab at Clark, using Bueckers as the new “chosen one” to challenge Clark’s unprecedented spotlight.

For many, this was the latest in a long line of attempts by Swoopes to undermine Clark’s meteoric rise. Since Clark’s record-shattering college career and her transition to the WNBA, Swoopes has questioned everything from the number of games it took Clark to break records, to the media’s “overhyping” of her impact. Swoopes has even suggested that Clark’s rookie success should come with an asterisk, arguing that the competition and circumstances are different from those faced by players of her era.

Yet, the numbers are hard to ignore. In her rookie season alone, Caitlin Clark has broken records for points, assists, and triple-doubles, while single-handedly boosting attendance and TV ratings for the Indiana Fever and the league as a whole. She’s become the face of the WNBA, drawing in fans who never previously watched women’s basketball and inspiring a new generation of athletes.

So why the persistent pushback from Swoopes and a handful of other WNBA veterans? For some, it’s about legacy. Swoopes helped build the league from the ground up, and there’s an understandable desire to protect what the pioneers of the WNBA created. But Clark’s arrival has brought a wave of new fans, unprecedented media attention, and commercial success that the league has never seen before. Instead of celebrating this growth, some veterans seem threatened by it, worried that their own contributions will be overshadowed.

The use of Paige Bueckers in this narrative only complicates matters. Bueckers is a generational talent in her own right, and her entry into the WNBA is eagerly anticipated. But to many, Swoopes’ public embrace of Bueckers feels less like genuine mentorship and more like an attempt to redirect the spotlight away from Clark. It’s a classic play: pit one rising star against another, shift the narrative, and keep the old guard’s relevance alive.

Fans have taken notice. Social media immediately lit up with reactions, many calling out Swoopes for what they saw as a transparent attempt to stir controversy and diminish Clark’s accomplishments. Others pointed out the irony: in trying to keep Clark out of the spotlight, Swoopes only makes her shine brighter.

Caitlin Clark, for her part, has handled the criticism with remarkable poise. She rarely responds to the drama, focusing instead on her game and her team. Every time she’s doubted, she answers with another record, another highlight, and another sold-out arena. Her approach has won her not just fans, but respect from teammates and competitors alike.

Meanwhile, Paige Bueckers deserves to be celebrated for her own achievements—not used as a pawn in someone else’s feud. The future of women’s basketball is bright, and there’s room for both Clark and Bueckers to succeed—together and as rivals. Their eventual showdowns on the court should be about basketball, not about old grudges or manufactured drama.

In the end, Cheryl Swoopes’ latest move says more about the insecurities of the old guard than it does about Clark’s worthiness. The league is changing, the fan base is growing, and the spotlight is moving whether the veterans like it or not. Instead of tearing down the next generation, legends like Swoopes should be lifting them up. Because as history has shown, greatness isn’t diminished by sharing the stage—it’s multiplied.

As the WNBA enters a new era, the message is clear: you don’t uplift one woman by tearing another down. Caitlin Clark is rewriting history, and no amount of petty drama can stop the momentum she and other young stars are bringing to the game. The future is here—and it’s brighter than ever.