Her greatest trait, and what will always separate her from her peers is her court vision. I keep saying it, but the closest comparison in sports would be Wayne Gretzky. He saw the action 2-3 plays ahead of everybody else. Sure, he still owns the records for most goals in a career, but it is his assist record that will never be touched. He currently leads the 2nd place player by about 700 assists in 240 less games. In much the same way, everybody is fixated on the logo 3's, when it's her passing that is truly the most special part of her game.
@@Emil4406-h6l I concur-CCs court Vision is her unmatched “Super Power;” and let’s not forget she was making these pass-aheads while be trapped and defended (more often than not) 94-feet from her teams basket…and as Ms. Ross-so amply-pointed out, getting an assist is much more difficult (and I would say) more important than getting rebounds! Because getting assists makes your teammates want to play harder for you, the team and themselves because they know that their defensive efforts will be rewarded on the offensive end. Having coach women basketball in the U.S. Air Force…I can unequivocally attest that’s a competitive edge!
A generational player is a player who is so good that they are considered the best of their generation. Goat, on the other hand, stands for "greatest of all time." Thus, one speaks of "The goat."
My take on the definition might be slightly different. A generational talent is one that is on a level of their own. That would likely make them the best of their generation, but it's not like they're the best among others who are pretty much the same skill level. They are a level above, no other in their generation is on their level. Very similar but slightly different.
What about Magic, Bird and Michael? All three were generational players that forced the league to change and adapt to their play. Yet they all three played at the same time. All three are in the conversation for GOAT. Certainly the Goats at their respective position. I was never a Larry Bird fan while he played. But if you asked me for a player to take one shot to win a game, it's Michael Jordan. If it's one shot for my life? Then it's Larry Bird. What makes CC different is not the shooting. She's not really that efficient of a shooter. It's that there has never been someone that can pass with the court vision and accuracy she has. The whole court is open as soon as she gets the ball.
For me, a generational player does something the league has never seen and/or lifts the game to new heights. Several generational players can be in the League at the same time, even if thats very rare. For example Ronaldo/Messi in Football, or Magic/Bird in Basketball. So did you do something the game has never seen (Wilt Chamberlain stats, Lebron Longevity stats, Tom Brady Longevity/Number of Titles, Nicola Jokic All around stats and style of play), or did you lift the game in popularity to levels never seen before (MJ, Magic/Bird, Simone Biles, Serena Williams, Tiger Woods). Wilt set records in scoring and rebonding that will never be broken, or does anyone think we will see a 50/25 season ever again? I dont think any player in my lifetime will reach Lebrons counting stats and excellence at his age, MJ's two 3-peats in 8 years while being the clear cut best player in the league are also not repeatable. Bird/Magic saved the league and made it famous and profitable, while MJ lifted the game to international relevancy as well. Do both, and you are a true GOAT, cause its very very rare to achieve. Ronaldo and Messi didnt just dominate the game on the field for well over a decade, they also brought the game to new heights if it comes to marketability. Dont belive me? Just look up who is No 1 and No 2 on Instagram if it comes to followers... MJ did the same for Basketball. He completely dominated on court and lifted the game to new heights in revenue and marketability. Now to the WNBA... CC is the only one in history who does both. She dominates on court with statlines never seen in the WNBA before, and over night DOUBLED the viewership of the league. And she did it in her 1st season... Can Bueckers do the same? I dont think so. She will be a great WNBA player (if healthy), but not generational. She will be the Clyde Drexler to CC's Michael Jordan.
@@theadriennerossshow I cant say much about that, cause I never watched, or was even interested in, womens basketball before 2023. If they lobbied the NBA to subsidize the league and found the owners to fund the franchises, while also being elite players... then sure, they are all time greats and generational players. But I only looked up stats and accolades. So on court they were elite (Swoops) to great (Lobo). But were they generational? Did they produce statlines never seen before? You could argue that Swoops (cause she was younger) was generational at her time as a true elite 2 way star. Not sure you can say the same about Lobo. But I never actually saw them play. But its clear they didnt change the game and made the league a houshold name. But like I said, if they are the main reason the league even exists, then they are alltime greats and were generational at their time for that alone.
@@Smido83 Swoops and Lobo...aren't even close to being considered generational players! Albeit, I will say that Lobo is a true ambassador for women's basketball...While Swoops has become a disgrace to WCBs and the WNBA legends. As for Paige Bueckers...she's a product of UConn's stacked WCBs teams where they assemble a team full of all-American women basketball players! (just look at every player that plays or played for UConn WCB teams...they have all be 4-star or higher all-American women basketball players!) Now...take them (in this case Bueckers) and put her (or any of UConn's players) on Caitlyn Clark's Iowa basketball teams and see how many NCAA WCB final 4s or Championship games they make.
@@djnivekonea.k.adjnivek1517 Swoops won 3 MVP's, 3 DPOY's and 4 tites... as well as an NCAA title, Final 4 MOP and College player of the year. So I would argue you can call that generational at her time. Doesnt mean she isnt a disgrace for womens basketball today, with her razism and hate towards CC and white players/fans in general.
You’re correct… about Swoops on court basketball achievements; albeit she-for whatever reason or reasons-haven’t garnered the accolades that her on court accomplishments-as you have statically pointed out. But I always thought Cythina Cooper and Tina Thompson were the leaders and catalyst of those Houston Comets’ championship teams. Kinda like O.J. Simpson…one can have all the hall of fame credentials and still not be well liked!
CC is generational due to her unique skill set that makes her must see tv, setting all these records, viewership jumping up exponentially when she's playing. Indiana comes to town and the home team changes their venue to have more fans be in attendance. Having games in college that left you speechless in her junior and senior year. Being compared to MJ and Tiger Woods to moving the needle for her sport. Increased attendance, money and viewership. Can play in a different sport and that league embraces her. Paige and Juju are very good but they haven't been shown to have increased attendance by a lot in their games, no performances that leave you speechless. And they haven't been compared to goats of other sports. We have seen players like them before as well. They have a long way to go before they cab be considered generational.
Generational player is someone who is so legendary that you can’t talk about the sport without mentioning them. It’s literally generational you don’t know when you’ll see it again but when it arrives you can’t believe it’s real. Also generational talent is someone everybody has to see because what they do is so incredible you might even become a fan of the sport.
I think "generational" refers to a unique talent among peers or within an era of play but also a talent so great it "generates" attention not previously known. 🤔
Hi Adrienne, love your videos. Here's my 2 cents regarding generational talent. When I hear the term generational, I see it as someone with exceptional talent or a unique talent that may never be seen but once in a generation. You can have more than one generational talent at the same time, but with their own talents not seen before. With Caitlin, what makes her unique is her shooting abilities. When Steph Curry came into the NBA, he separated himself with others in the league because of his deep 3 shooting distance. Others have shot long 3's, but not in a consistent manner game after game. He all of a sudden became something fans have never seen before. In the womens game, there weren't any ball players in the world doing what Steph did, until CC. Speaking of Rebecca Lobo, she has been a player and tv commentator for womens basketball for a very very long time and she's seen it all. She said it in the 2023 Final Four between Iowa and South Carolina that "there is no other woman in the game of basketball like Caitlin Clark". She was referring to the ability to shoot from long distance consistently and the elite court vision when passing. She said she has never in her life seen a player like her. To me that is generational talent. With regards to players like Paige and Juju, they have yet to show something that can be defined as never before seen in this generation. Paige and Juju are great players, but no one 20-30 years from now is going to say, wow, Paige and Juju's midrange game was generational. We've seen players like that for years. You can look at most of Uconns former players and they all had that similar style. Some folks, mostly CC haters, will say CC is not generational because Sabrina was Caitlin before CC was Caitlin. The problem with that argument is that Sabrina's shooting history doesn't back that up. Sabrina took 14 shots beyond 30ft while CC took 53 shots beyond 30ft and at a better fg%. As a matter of fact, she made more logo 3's than Sabrina made attempts. Generational, one of one that has never been seen not only the U.S., but around the world. That is why her appeal to millions of people is absolutely amazing.
@@anthonytaylor7928 not true, she won the big 10 3x & the hearts, minds attention and respect of millions internationally and is the all time NCAA scorer amongst other collegiate records and awards with 62 wnba records and ROY.
In professional sports, “generation” is referred to as the current time +/- the average career span of the players. In the WNBA, that’s 5 years, so a generation would be 10 years, if you’re looking forwards and backwards. The phrases “generational player” and “generational talent” refer to those players that are SO great and SO unique that chances are we only see one of them at any given time. (That doesn’t mean there can’t be more than one, but “chances are” their greatness at the sport makes them so special and unique that there’s only one.) Caitlin is this…a generational talent. She is for many reasons. Her scoring ability, her BB IQ, her propensity to lift those around her up to greatness. There’s nobody like her right now. Forwards or backwards. Some may have been generational in their time, but I’m not educated enough in this women’s game to comment on that. Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods come to mind. Other athletes come to mind. Serena Williams. Shohei Ohtani. It’s too early to tell if anyone else will rise to Caitlin’s level in the near future. It could happen, but personally, I don’t see it right now. There are many good women’s basketball players. There’s even a few great ones. I think Paige will be a great one, but it’s too early to tell if she’s generational. I personally don’t think so. Just my two cents.
Jordan, Woods and the like. Someone who influences a sport to innovate and fans to emulate. As well as bringing"new fans" to a sport that has the effect of increasing prize money and wages.
Adrienne, I have been watching sports since I was 6-7. Of course I have seen many great players. I think a generational player is someone that changes their sport for the better. One that a casual fan just has to see. One that goes literally out of their way to make sure they can see the player. Most football fans think Tom Brady was the goat of quarterbacks. However a casual sports fan wouldn’t go out of their way to see. In my long life there are 4 generational players 1- Ali 2-Michael Jordan 3- Tiger Woods 4- and Big Red, the great Secretariat I believe CC becomes # 5
@@theadriennerossshow Yes, she is #5. People that never followed basketball started watching because of her. People that knew she was an amateur as far as golf goes still wanted to watch her play golf.she is definitely generational. Just an interesting side note: When Secretariat retired, he was brought to Aqueduct racetrack on a day there was no racing. Thirty thousand people showed up to say goodbye to him. Many were not horse racing fans. He was far more than a horse. He was the biggest generational star in history
I think fan following and name recognition are key. Pele, Roberto Durand, Messi, Simone Byles, Chrissy Everet, Serena, MJ, Caitlin, people like them. Household names that have an undefinable appeal and everyone knows who they are.
I think CC is more transcendent than any other player because no one was watching the NCAA or the WNBA before CC arrived. Sure the others added but CC has brought more attention to her sport (and you could say golf too) more than any of the following. Michael Jordan (NBA) people were already watching due to Magic and Larry. Tiger Woods (Golf) people were already watching because of Jack and Arnie. Serena (Tennis) people were already watching because of Martina and Chrissy Evert.
All the generational players in women's basketball are listed. 1. Caitlin Clark 2. Caitlin Clark. 3. Caitlin Clark that's the list in full. Anything else is manufactured.
Clark was pretty well known nationally, at least from the beginning of the 2022-23 season. Interestingly, Clark and Bueckers won co-national freshman of the year in 2021, but Bueckers won the Naismith and other POY awards, even though Clark's stats were CLEARLY SUPERIOR. CLARK. BUECKERS PPG. 26.6. 20.0 RPG. 5.9. 4.9 APG. 7.0. 5.8 SPG. 1.3. 2.3 BPG. 0.5. 0.4
you could argue clarks the first wnba generational talent of course candice and aja they are generational talents skillwise but as a player clark has the passing and scoring but not just that you see reese and paige both have over 3 million tiktok followers but clark has the basketball fans the real fans the one who actually show up and no wnba player has been able to break through to the male audience the wnba has been a "joke" to most men but to clark shes just different i never got into nba or wnba one night i see "caitlin clark breaks all time womens scoring record" loved her since and i felt the same the first time i discovered simone biles and kamila valievai just got glued clark has that spark
Many overlook the full impact of Caitlin Clark. People may follow an individual for a variety of reasons, not all related to basketball. However, Clark's playing style not only boosts her own performance but also elevates her teammates, attracting some fans. For others, it's her interaction with fans and the public, along with her intelligence and communication skills, that appeal. The essence is that being a basketball star isn't just about skill in the game; it's about embodying qualities that make a once-in-a-lifetime star a 'Generational player'. Caitlin Clark will do more for the WMBA if the WMBA can get out of the way and let it happen!
G.O.A.T. definition: greatest of all time. Name a player, woman or man with better stats combined, in college, than the "Eyeball Magnet".You cannot! I agree, I'm pretty sure I've never heard the term generational as far as sports are concerned. On the court, off the court, above and beyond fan interaction, charity work, hospital visits, just a great person in "General"! With that AR and followers, Little Miss From the Logo, forever!
If by "Name a player, woman or man with better stats combined, in college" you mean anyone other than Caitlin, there is none and it's certainly not Reese. Oh and we are in the present now, not the past. Care to compare the two in the Pros? Caitlin makes all her teammates better, the same cannot be said about Reese, just ask Kim Mulkey.
Since I am not a sport person. Care very little for it, knew nothing about basketball, never watch a full game before CC (even when M. Jordan was playing although I would watch some with my husband) I watched CC ONE TIME, And was hooked! Couldn't get enough of watching her play. Since I don't know a lot about the game. That is the only way I know how to describe a generational player. Someone who can get a person, who before cares nothing or knows nothing about the game get them to watch EVERYTHING they do & learning everything they can about the game. I am sure there have been and will be other GOATS and those who handle themselves with dignity. But, then there is that something else????
If you say her Popularity is generational in women basketball you are !00% correct, if you said her talent is generational that a lie because she can't play defense and she have to many turnovers.
@@Edward_Johnson3 Why are posting here?? All you are doing is showing HOW LITTLE you know about basketball, your total ignorance!! So, let me educate you about basketball always trying to be polite of coarse. If you search for "all time assist record NBA" then type in "John Stockton" you will find, since the NBA's inception (not known as NBA then) in 1925 that he leads everyone. If you type in "all time turn-over record" you will find John Stockton is in the top 5 for turn-overs also!! In fact Lebron James lead the NBA in turn-overs in the 2023 to 2024 season the last time I checked which was about halfway through the season. Why?? We will start with the 1954 season when the 24 second clock was introduced. The point guard gets the ball to the front court and usually dishes it off. Walk or run, it takes him from 7.2 seconds (which is 30% of the 24 second clock) to 12 seconds (that is 50% of the 24 second clock). The player who has the ball in his or her hands for the longest time during that 24 second time period will be the point guard, in this case Caitlin Clark who will accumulate the most turn-overs. Though Lebron James is a forward he has the ball in his hands for most of the 24 second clock over his team mates!! If you check that assist record list you will find the players listed at the top will also be at the top for turn-overs list. I hope this explains the history of turn-overs and why they are not that important. Now, if you are talking about team turn-overs, that is different and is important.
@Edward_Johnson3 by your definition, lebron, Jordan and magic are not generational. The turnover argument is not a very good one. Also she is in the top 20 in steals and blocks as a guard.
I agree with your definition of a generational player. Diana Taurasi, Mya Moore and Candace Parker are generational players in my opinion when it comes to wnba players. As for todays players A'ja Wilson and CC are the only players I would consider to be generational. Paige Bueckers has the potential to be generational but injuries have been a problem for her. Elena Delle Donne is another player that was trending towards generational but health problems slowed her down.
'Generational' player I feel like is only Clark, but also maybe Cynthia Cooper since she brought the pick and roll to the WNBA and won four championships. Other than that, in the top 10, I think it's Lisa Leslie, Sheryl Swoops, Tina Thompson, Candace Parker and from the new ones, Stewie, Collier, Alyssa Thomas and Aja Wilson.
Dont really know, because as you said we havent been hearing that term used , it takes a special player to bring that word up. I have heard certain respected people say about Clark "She is One of One" I hadnt heard that term used before either, but it goes with "generational". Some are saying JuJu is in that mold, that she has scored 1k pts faster than anyone including Clark, but is not selling out arenas, so it seems the masses are not yet getting on that gravy train. That all comes back to Clark being "One of One". People will drive for hours no matter where Clark is playing, even from other countries just to see her play. I love to see the faces of young girls when Clark takes time out to sign her autograph for them, some actually start crying so over joyed when that happens.
Examples are Jordan, cristiano Ronaldo, Messi, Simon biles, Michael Phelps, max verstapen, Usain bolt just to name a few and now Caitlin Clark is definitely going to be one... WNBA had no generational players, all of them were just great talents...
Caitlin Clark is Harlem Globetrotters-esque - athleticism and personality. The athleticism is great, but the personality synergizes the event. Fans, as well as foes, get excited about seeing her in action. It is like being enmeshed in an action packed video game - the fans have a virtual finger on the virtual joystick of every game. Thus, "generational" is that person (or persons) who can tickle the insides of the masses when that person's name is mentioned or that person is observed regardless of the venue, e g., LPGA. People just want to come and see - it's not just a game, it's an event. No matter how great Michael Jordan and his Bulls were during Michael's heyday, Meadowlark Lemon and the Harlem Globetrotters, to me, were greater. Watching Meadowlark and the Globetrotters play provided great basketball but even greater personalities. That distinguishes the two teams - the Globetrotters seemed much more inviting to the audience. Caitlin Clark, to me, provides that Meadowlark Lemon and Harlem Globetrotters giddiness - she's great basketball and she has an equally matching personality. The masses - especially young girls who likely see Caitlin in a way that an earlier generation of youthful girls saw Hanna Montana but with a basketball and shooting logo 3s while delivering dime passes - are definitely entertained. Basketball fans, young and old, male and female, ethnically diverse, and all around the globe are delighted to witness the advent of this latest "generational" occurrence. That's my perspective.
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to me a Generational player is one who raises the profile of the players around them. Does anyone know the players around the GOATS of the league? Who was playing on the same team as Cheryl Swoops and were any of her teammates considered better after Cheryl got on the team? Most people hadn't paid much attention to the Fever players, now those players are important, Kelsey Mitchell, Lexi Hull, Alia Boston etc.
We have seen them in multiple sports, and a generational player is someone who inspires others , we have Caitlin, Tiger Woods, and Michael Jordan. The list is long, and it doesn't have to be sports people. It can be you, a generational person who inspires people to do good.
This all goes to Paige and Clark showing up as Freshmen NCAAW simultaneously. Paige had all the publicity and was probably the most hyped female college hooper in history. Clark was in obscurity at least until the 2023 Big 10 Tournament and that was when the national media discovered her. Basically, Clark turned out to be what Paige was hyped to be before they started their NCAA careers. Paige is a spectacular player, but does not have the rest of package to make her generational or transformational. She, like all WNBA players, will benefit from the attention Clark brought to the league, sport and women's sports in general.
There are many athletes who have and a great impact on their sport, some have also gotten attention outside of their own sport in various ways; however, very few have had the impact that CC has had. Social media has helped with that; nevertheless, she overall is in a class by herself. She broke ~62 records as a Rookie and brought a whole new level of playing basketball to the league.
To me, a generational player is one who alters the trajectory of the sport. Let me give you a generational coach in football: Paul Brown. Brown revolutionized football. He integrated the game. Brown invented the current way in which the game is coached, with line coaches, backfield coaches, QB coaches, etc. Brown invented modern football. It's popularity rose over baseball only after Brown's ascent, yet the Cleveland Browns were not necessarily the winners of every championship. It is not just stats. Babe Ruth, in the dead ball era, made the homerun a thing, and drew enormous crowds. Wilt Chamberlain was the generational player that changed basketball. Entire sections of the rule book in basketball were devoted to stopping Chamberlain, including free throws and goal tending. People went out to see him. Chamberlain made the centers so dominant that the 3-point shot was added to spread the players out. Magic, Bird, MJ and Curry redefined basketball for the 3-point era. CC is redefining what women's basketball is - if the powers that be will let her. She draws enormous crowds. The old guard could never draw a crowd. Without NBA subsidies, the WNBA would be as dead as its predecessor league. Caitlin is lifting the league to a point where it can be profitable. She's changing women's basketball from a joke to on the map. Ultimately, the measure of a generational player is one who changes the perception of the sport with the general public. Excellence is not enough. Tom Brady is the goat of football, but his games were never must-see TV for casual fans. By that measure, CC is the only generational player in women's basketball. If the old guard changes the game, the WNBA will be a profitable league for once. If it doesn't, then it will be like the python swallowing the pig. The bulge goes away when the pig is digested, but the python does not change.
Paige is in the conversation, but they’re whispering. If Steph Curry is a “Generational Player”, then CC is as well. 👍 This is Not a topic to just throw around names…well this guy or this girl… No. There are also more factors like (draw, attention, likeability imo is a factor too) I mean who didn’t like Julius Erving?
A lot depends upon the incompetence of WNBA leadership, corrupt and tainted referees, and heinous disgruntled players. This league needs to dramatically change to adequately define the proposed terms. The WNBA may not survive CCC-22 on their current trajectory!!!! Look no further than the introduction of CCC-22 to the FEVER and one might see a team consisting of individual talents, led by a poor coach. In my opinion, by the end of season, one sees a team playing in concert and enjoying themselves. This was not because of SUI-SIDES but rather because of CCC-22. SUET-SIDES (as I repeatedly stated throughout the season) would not survive the birds come fall. It looked like there was a lot of friction between CCC-22 and Sides all year long-- SIDES did not survive. With an experienced and supportive coach and administration one must wonder how CCC-22 would have performed her rookie year… for this reason, the 2025 season should be viewed as CCC-22’s first season in the pathetic WNBA league. P. Bueckers is extremely talented and shall add value to any team, but I do not see her dramatically changing a team, coaching and support staff, and league perspective like CCC-22. 2025 season shall produce many intriguing considerations and shall define generational (CCC-22) and GOAT (CCC-22 and P. Bueckers). All of this depends upon whether the WNBA embraces its promising future or continues down an obtuse path of SUI-SIDE.
They were greats but still not generational talent. If you ask most people who’s Caitlin Clark they would know, like everyone knows Michael Jordan. Ask most people if they know who Cheryl miller, Lisa Lesli or Candace Parker is: most wouldn’t know.
Generational is considered beyond remarkable--something solely ascended by that player in particular. In the WNBA, there's honestly very few "remarkable" players out there compared to the NBA. Caitlin Clark is (so far) one of those--and whether she can retain that status is entirely up to her. Britney Griner is probably the only other one in the league. 8/10 years Griner was the block champ. This year, and another one, Griner was injured so didn't qualify. + the 16 dunks is a WNBA once in a lifetime record for the sport. That's something that's never been seen by others: much like Clark's full court passing and such. You can have more conversation in the NBA because they have more variety and population. The WNBA usually has a bunch of replica players with literally the same exact skillsets. A lot of them are drowned out by systems and coaching, so they may never have been generational anyway. In terms of the future, I reckon that 7'1 Chinese girl would be the next up to alter the WNBA and become a generational player--provided she can stay healthy.
The original players didn't 'move the needle' as much as, they 'set the standard' of top level play in an average league. Generational players usually make their mark by an 'accumulation of numerous individual records' that rises above all others. ALL the other players in history who came through the NCAA D1, do not have near the records CC has broken, even men's records in D1 NCAA. Now after just one year, Caitlin has already set the records in the WNBA that took years and in some cases 8-10 years for them to achieve. Other 'greats' may have more rings, but that is not always a testament to the individual, since the ring came with the help of a dozen or more teammates that helped get those rings. CC has already made her mark as being a generational prolific record breaking athlete like no other in the history of women's basketball and the WNBA.
I would consider Cheryl Miller the first generational player, and maybe the only one before Caitlyn. Others were great, wonderful players, but Cheryl changed the game of women's basketball like no one else.
To me, this term should be used in a manner similar to 100 year flood, or 500 year flood, etc… They are independent of each other. Meaning more than one can happen together, or none, it’s just that mathematically you would expect one over a given timespan. They also impact the field in terms of criteria, meaning if 100pt games were to become common place it’s no longer a good marker of rare criteria. Given a generation is 20 years, that’s what we should be looking at. I also think as a ‘player’ it needs to be consistent, almost a hindsight view, as it should encompass a career. What if Clark sucks the rest of her career? She clearly had a ‘generational’ start, but so did Jeremy Lin. 500 year = .2% chance 100 year = 1% chance 20 years = 5% chance
*CAITLÍN CLARK NO ES JUGADORA GENERACIONAL, ...POR AHORA !!!* *Un jugador generacional es aquél atleta que posée un talento y habilidad excepcionales, que lo distinguen claramente de otros jugadores de su época. Su impacto en el deporte es tan significativo que se le considera una figura que trasciende generaciones; marcando una era particular con su estilo de juego, logros y contribuciones. Éste tipo de jugador no sólo se destaca por su destreza, sino que también por la forma en que cambia la manera en que se juega dicho deporte; influyendo en su evolución y dejando una huella perdurable que trasciende su tiempo activo.* *Por ejemplo : Pelé ó Cristiano Ronaldo son considerados jugadores generacionales, (c/u en su época); por sus niveles de rendimiento, longevidad y la forma en que definieron una era del deporte.* *CAITLÍN CLARK, (CC22); POR AHORA, NO LA CONSIDERARÍA UNA JUGADORA GENERACIONAL; (POR MÁS QUE LA ADMIRO), YA QUE APENAS ESTÁ COMENZANDO SU CARRERA DEPORTIVA; PERO SI DUDA ALGUNA POR AHORA SÍ ESTÁ EN EL CAMINO CORRECTO PARA SERLO; ...SÓLO EL TIEMPO LO DIRÁ.* *SÓLO LE DESEO A CC22 LO MEJOR DE LO MEJOR, Y HUMILDEMENTE LE PIDO A DIOS QUE LA BENDIGA, LA CUIDE; LA PROTEJA Y LA APOYE SIEMPRE Y QUE SÉA PARA LA GLORIA ETERNA DE ÉL !!!* *MORALEJA* *EL TIEMPO Y LAS CIRCUNSTANCIAS,* *...CONTARÁN LA HISTORIA. !!!*
News flagship Caitlin is not the only wnba player that can shoot logo 3s . She’s not the fire to start shooting them and made them consistently if you really pay attention to the wnba
Muhammad Ali...in my humble opinion...(I'm a child of the 60s) was the first sports figure that the term "generational-athlete" was ascribed to. I believe the term “generational-talent” was first used as an attempt to describe the unseen-before or after boxing talents and skills of-Muhammad Ali. If my memory serves me...I believe the phrase or term was coined by Howard Cosell. Nevertheless, my definition of a generational-athlete...is an athlete that's admired around-the-world (inside and outside of their know sport.) But whose talent is nothing we have seen before and probably won't see again. Tiger Woods comes to mind when one thinks of the term generational-Golf-talent... . Why I admire Caitlyn Clark's basketball talent and shooting skill for her to be considered a generational talent... only time will tell and (to some...she has to win one or two basketball championships; although I don’t subscribe to her having to win a championship to be considered a generational basketball player.) Because even “Stevie Wonder” can see her unraveled basketball talent and skills. Albeit, for her to solidify her standing of an all-around basketball player... In my humble opinion she has to improve her defense (because that what made Michael Jordan the generational basketball player who’s recognized-around the world-as the best basketball player that my generation (people born in the 60s, 70s, 80s and early 90s) has seen. It was due to his all-around game on the defensive and offensive side of the ball... Because-if-you grant me the permission to use Muhammad Ali as the first regarded "generational talent" he had no weakness in his boxing skills. As one can argue was the case for Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods. So, as Caitlyn Clark continues her sojourn in the WNBA...she’s the closest woman basketball player that has caught the basketball world's attention since Michael Jordan or Tiger Woods enter the world stage in their respective sports! P.S. I concur Cynthia Cooper was a fierce basketball player and was (in my opinion the MVP of the Houston Comets’ WNBA basketball dynasty that won four WNBA championships). Albeit (unfortunately for her) and the WNBA...the W didn't have the viewership or fan base that Caitlyn Clark has brought to the WNBA. Just like Muhammad Ali, Michael Jordan, and Tiger Woods who are in the stratosphere when it comes to being considered world-wide generational talents...they had the good fortunate-as did we-to watch their wonderful careers unfold before our eyes. Because we had the once-in-lifetime chance to watch their stellar sport careers unfold before our eyes... Because they were covered by the world-wide sports media...as seems to be the case with Caitlyn Clark... Now it’s up to her to deliver on what we all can see is her unequivocal generational basketball talent!
Bobby Orr was a generational talent. Hockey experts said that a defenseman could never be a top scorer. It couldn't be done. Bobby Orr created the rushing defenseman and won a number of scoring titles. The very nature of hockey changed. Bobby Orr changed the game itself. Now rushing defensemen are standard. Wayne Gretzky is the greatest goal scorer of all time. But he didn't change the game. Caitlin is analogous to Bobby Orr. She's changing the way the game is played and bringing the W with her. Paige is analogous to Gretzky. She may break every one of Caitlin's records but unless she changes the way the game is played, e.g. makes the point guard a power forward and changes the nature of the way teams play defense, she wouldn't be generational talent even if she turned out to be a better point guard than Caitlin.
Don't believe they were I believe Cheryl Miller was a Generational Player. Injuries shortened her career. These players you mentioned began the WNBA and were very good in their era.
In 1981, Patrick Ewing was considered to be the next generational talent. He then led his chosen team (Georgetown) to 3 NCAA finals in his 4 seasons. He was the top pick in the 1985 NBA Draft. He, ultimately, was eclipsed by another player from the class of 81...Michael Jordan. I see Clark and Bueckers in a similar vein. Breakers, along with about 6 others, were considered better prospects than Caitlin. Some players just need a little more time to reach that max altitude. Jordan matched Ewing's max in the NBA and kept on climbing, and climbing, and still climbing. Today, people have to watch the replay of the UNC-GU NCAA Final to realize that Ewing was considered that player, even after Jordan hit the game winning shot. Some held out hope that Jordan was just in the right place at the right time, but by 1992, that train had left the station. And he kept climbing yet higher. Perhaps things will reverse again due to something unforeseen, but if not, it appears Caitlin has that Jordan effect. Like Michael, Caitlin never stops working to improve. She'll return to the court better than ever, with a new added dimension to her game. Paige may yet reach the greatness forecast for her years ago, but if she doesn't is she a failure? Absolutely not! Nobody foresaw Larry Bird emerging as a generational talent in 1974, or Michael Jordan in 1981. I love Caitlin Clark's game, but it's no disgrace if Paige can't ultimately match her. She's been quite good, and had to overcome some serious injuries along the way. But, it does appear that Caitlin is on a Jordan like trajectory as things stand now. I say enjoy what emerges from it. The game will grow and prosper.
I'll put it this way . Catlins logo 3s are equivalent to Michael's high wire game !! So in that term Catlin is generational cause that is something we've never seen before!! Paige not at all generational !! Plus Catlins passing and total game !! Generational.
I would say that a generational player is something you've never seen before. The WNBA has a few that has changed the game since its inception. Swoopes is the first female basketball player with her own signature shoe (air swoopes) she opened the doors for future players to be recognized like the men in many ways. She's a 4x champ 3x DPOY, she led a mediocre Texas tech team to the championship dropping 47 to actually win the championship and many other things. So it really starts with her. Then you have Aja Wilson. She brought SC its first national championship ever and they retired her jersey and also built a statue for her at the university. She came into the league and has done numbers never before seen. I'd start with those two personally when discussing generational talent/players
Swoopes definitely did her thing. But do you think if you include Swoopes, you have to include those who came before her? Cynthia Cooper, Cheryl Miller, Lynette Woodard?
For me is a player that defines that generation. Bird and Magic defined that generation. Julius Erving was a generational player in the 70s, Chamberlain and Russel were generational in the 60s, MJ was generational in the 90s. I can see Paige being generational together with CC. In fact this is the real rivalry in my opinion not that fabricated Angel vs CC stuff.
It is going to be an over used term that gets diluted by its over use. A generational player performs above all others in their sport consistently. A generational player performs and does things in the sport that has not been seen before and is better than those currently considered great. Ben Daniels described it well but I can’t remember enough to quote him. Muhammed Ali, Bo Jackson, Larry Bird, Michael Jordan, Wayne Gretzky, Caitlin Clark, FloJo, Bolt... There is only one in the WNBA and it is Caitlin. Proof? How long ago did the WNBA season end? Who are we still talking about? Another thing is, there might be a generation that doesn’t have one...The WNBA has NEVER had a generational player until Caitlin Clark. When two teams or contestants play there has to be a winner. The former WNBA players while being very good and even great, were not generational.
A generational player exhibits talent at an early age, extraordinary skills and talent that is evident at the youngest ages. Caitlin Clark's generational talent skill was obvious from her pre-teen age to Jr and Sr High School, exhibiting wanting to be the best and win driven ambition at everything she played, but esp basketball, winning numerous titles and prestigeous accolades at such a young age. Caitlin Clark's generational talent and skill was unleashed during her IOWA Hawkeyes College years, reaching a skill and achievement level no other Women's College Athlete has ever accomplished Caitlin Clark's complete generational masterful talent transformed Caitlin Clark from a great basketball player to a Women's College Basketball God, ascended into College Basketball Immortality in a game match up on 26 March 2023 against the Louisville Cardinals / Hailey Van Lith Caitlin Clark became the first player to ever achieve a 40 point Triple Double in a single game, out-performing Hailey Van Lith and the entire Louiseville Cardinals basketball team, playing on a completely different level of basketball never seen and achieved before or since. This video is truly amazing, it's a must watch video to understand the transformative generational degree of talent Caitlin Clark possessed, where the narrator said during certain points in the game Caitlin Clark went into hyper overdrive, who said if he had to explain it to a chld would be like Caitlin Clark playing a video game, typed in a cheat code then typed in God Mode.
Hoop Reports The Day Caitlin Clark Became A Basketball Goddess ua-cam.com/video/zffV3684Bw4/v-deo.html
Against my better judgment, I will not offer not my 2 cents but solid data and a place to go and make up your own minds. Now 40 games into the season, Clark has scored or assisted on 1545.Past all-time single wnba season assist record at 317. She ended with 337. Thats points generated.(38.6 per game)Taurasi can't say that. .What is more important is what is below. What does that mean she is responsible for over 45.6% of points scored or assisted on the Highest in WNBA History . Based on 3391 team points This statistic is not updated regularly. As of 26 games it was 915.No 3pm added Caitlin lead the league at 3PM-122,(her shooting efficiency is FS% 58.2 highest above guards.)2 Triple Doubles She did this being MUGGED( 94 ft) from first to 40TH game.The one thing about the physicality of this league it hides for the lack of talent. This is what great ones do, they make everyone around them better She made a case for MVP. *Clark has the most 20 + points and 10 + assists games in WNBA single-season history. *Caitlin Clark scored a WNBA rookie-high 35 points. *First player in WNBA history to have multiple career games with 25+ pts,10 + Ast ,5+3PM ; *62 Records broken you may think is meaningless. First team WNBA Wilson should have never been unanimous for MVP not according to this. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Market ability rated ahead of Miiesi(soccer star) ranked fourth in the world. Ranked top 5 players in WNBA-Read the record above. www.youtube.com/@WNBAStats People are being dishonest denying this girl's brilliance. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you compare her to guards and in particular point guards she is not ranked 21 in anything. Her rookie season ranks best of all time. When Kelsie Grey was healthy didn't compare to this for that matter any guard. She stands with the most elite players in history. Barring her getting hurt or continually being assaulted on the court you may be seeing something very special down the road. After All Star break her turnovers dropped considerably because her teammates started handling her passes. Her performance is forgivable in 1st game of the playoffs which many see what happen to her wasn't in intentional . She almost pulled it of in game 2. I highly advise you go this site You will learn a lot, then make your judgements. www.youtube.com/@WNBAStats As far as Paige Bueckers is concerned if she can do the above then Ok .But she is not that type of player. Caitlin can't win Championships by herself she needs key pieces around her. You all better hope she does not go to Unrivaled.If she does she will put all this in jepodary.Hope that Fever management has a lot to say in this matter. To valuable to put her in harms way. I hope this will be helpful to you all. I will leave it up for a few days.
I really thought Abby Steiner would be generational player as a track star but her injuries she feel off. And then Shericka Jackson moved the needle but bot like Abby did. Fans feel off and then Sha'Carri Richardson came and kinda moved the needle but then track feel of the radar. Caitlin hasn't feel yet she's generational.
The only generational track star over the last 2 decades is Bolt. No woman reached that level of popularity, even if they were dominant (Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce). So sorry to say it, but the US didnt have a true generational track talent in decades, male or female.
@@Smido83Mondo is generational ....he was born and raised in the US but chose to compete for his mother's homeland of Sweden .....he is DEFINITELY a generational talent
@@timothy5988 He 100% is generational. BUT he starts for Sweden his etire career. So he doesnt count. Or has he won any titles for your country? Overall I thought we are talking about sprint disciplines, not the entire athletics sport. In that case I would say your short put guy (cant remember the name) is generational. Hasnt he won like 3 olympic gold medals and several world championships?
I think it's the rareity ,the one like jordon that comes kills at what they do and retires and stayes a rarity for the rest of their lives, hmmm like tiger woods that awed the audience no matter what they did. I may be wrong 🤔
Michael jordan. Tiger woods. Wayne Gretzkey. Caitlin Clark. Generational athletes ignite, and define, a new beginning and exciting future for their sport. They are extremely rare and contribute to the expansion of their leagues. A goat is a goat. The term goat is losing its value. I'm a goat, you're a goat, he's a goat, she's a goat... Its a personal preference, I guess. A generational player changes the culture of the game, impacts the sport's growth and draws in the masses. A rising tide lifting all boats, as they say.
I think generational talent is overrated term. There has been and will be many. What makes Caitlin special is her range her vision, basketball IQ, passing and overall performance and likability. If she stays healthy she will break all the records set by the OG’s.
At least this szn fever will not be the only game I'll be watching 😁 we need more the likes of cc, page, kk, juju to come in & break this rotten league!
@@timothy5988 eh, she now has the “most points scored” title. Beating CC’s record I guess. However, as good as she is, they are still playing low seed teams. She is great, but I will be more impressed when she has actual competition
Basketbally speaking, I've only seen and experienced a handful of "generational" players in my lifetime. They are, in order..Julius Erving, Pete Maravich, Bird and Magic, Michael Jordan, Stephen Curry. NO, Lebron James is not that..very good player, but not generational for one basic reason - he did not change the game. Then came Caitlin Clark//
Nah, she’s good, just not generational. She isn’t doing anything that people haven’t seen before. CC is doing things the wnba and others haven’t seen a pro female basketball player done before.
45 years before Kaitlyn Clark, there was Molly Boin, AKA “Machine Gun Molly” or “Blonde Bomber”. Both from Des Movies, Iowa. She became the face and scoring leader of the Women’s Basketball League duing its brief two year lifespan. Trued out for the 1976 Olympic team led by Pat Head Summiu. Set the Iowa state girls high school record with 83 points BEFORE three point shooting. Caitlin set the modern record that included 3 pointers. She and her team practiced at my college gym. Sheis six months older me, about the same age as Caitlin’s GRANDPARENTS. GENERATIONAL! ua-cam.com/video/BGIIsJHbgRA/v-deo.htmlsi=ojquBr1yv4Rkvezq
Paige Bueckers nor is Juju Watkins generational players. They’re both very good but they’re not even close to Caitlin Clark. There is a movement out there, I called them the anybody but Caitlin Clark group. If it doesn’t happen organically, it’s fake. Putting these ladies forth as generational does a great disservice to these young women by setting them up for unfair comparisons.
the definition of generational - something occuring once in a minimum of 1 time every 30 or so years. this is made by the fact that between the ages of 25 and 35 is when the next "generation" is birthed. Paige happened at the same time as CC, so no. Juju is just 2 years behind them and is slated to pass CC as scoring leader of NCAA; is that gonna make her a generational player? A'ja, multiple MVP, scoring "machine", but isn't a generational player. For the Houston Comets, I preferred Cynthia Cooper and at times Tina Thompson. also, the age to the league, falls within the 25 to 35 year parameter; so no, you may not have heard the term by that fact.
Generational only refers to ones generation. In Clark’s case, it’s Gen Z. I believe Clark is more than that, I think she’s CROSS-generational and CROSS-cultural. She stirs interest from the Boomer generation, all the way to her own generation, Gen Z. Let’s not forget she’s across the cultural spectrum…worldwide. I believe she’s better described as a Generational “Athlete”, rather than just a “player”. Who knew, who Nelly Korda was, unless you’re into pro golf? But I bet, golf enthusiasts knew who Clark was. Clark could decide to compete in a ping-pong tournament tomorrow and it’s guaranteed to boost that community. She’s not just a generational player, but a generational ATHLETE. Better yet, she’s better described as a cross-generational/cultural ATHLETE, but that’s a mouthful 😂
Clark is not "generational" if another player is coming along behind, a better athlete who scored more points than Clark did as a freshman: JuJu Watkins.
well CC took out all the TOPs from IOWA and now W ... your saying that like points are generational hmmm part of it but way more to the scope its being used for.......imo /;^)
@@cameltube-vk7el I agree generational is more than points, but without a doubt JuJu makes her teammates better. And she's a better athlete than Clark.
Not sure about a live chat, but I know I asked in the comment section for you to do just this. Given your English teacher background. It is an annoying term, much like how people used literally a few years back.
MAybe in what CC is doing to the W [we hope] that is way needed, applies to the GENERATIONS of the product. MAybe all the ugly that is now getting air time going on in the W will get the change it requires. IMO as a only cuz of Catlin Clark am I even subbed to your channel. OR looking at sports now especially the W Good question though you presented maybe cuz she is affecting ALL AGES ACROSS GENERATIONS??? hmmm I like that [§] I am 64 fyi demographics he he he oh snap ok and mostly white lmao
Juju Watkins, Paige Beckers,... Are Generational talent , the jury is still out on some of these upcoming College players. But there is so much talent coming out of college and overseas today. JUJU Watkins and Paige Beckers our both better than Caitlin Clark. Because they have a complete game.
This term gets used alot and it gets used for the wrong reason. A generational player is a player who exceeds at everything for over 20 years or until they are retired. Someone who took the sports they played in and turned it around. EX. Jordan, Tiger Woods, Tom Brady and so on. You can not be generational and still be playing that sport. Sorry, Clark is not generational, JuJu Watkins is not generational, Paige Buckers is not generational. Come back after 20 years than we can discuss.
Caitlin is a unicorn. From the logo threes to the style of play to the showmanship to the fans she brings, that's what makes her generational.
What showmanship?? She doesn't even do a left hand layup
@anthonytaylor7928 her logo 3s and full court passes Are the definition of showmanship
She does do lefthanded layups. Maybe not often but she does do them😊
Her greatest trait, and what will always separate her from her peers is her court vision. I keep saying it, but the closest comparison in sports would be Wayne Gretzky. He saw the action 2-3 plays ahead of everybody else. Sure, he still owns the records for most goals in a career, but it is his assist record that will never be touched. He currently leads the 2nd place player by about 700 assists in 240 less games. In much the same way, everybody is fixated on the logo 3's, when it's her passing that is truly the most special part of her game.
@@Emil4406-h6l I concur-CCs court Vision is her unmatched “Super Power;” and let’s not forget she was making these pass-aheads while be trapped and defended (more often than not) 94-feet from her teams basket…and as Ms. Ross-so amply-pointed out, getting an assist is much more difficult (and I would say) more important than getting rebounds! Because getting assists makes your teammates want to play harder for you, the team and themselves because they know that their defensive efforts will be rewarded on the offensive end. Having coach women basketball in the U.S. Air Force…I can unequivocally attest that’s a competitive edge!
A generational player is a player who is so good that they are considered the best of their generation. Goat, on the other hand, stands for "greatest of all time." Thus, one speaks of "The goat."
My take on the definition might be slightly different. A generational talent is one that is on a level of their own. That would likely make them the best of their generation, but it's not like they're the best among others who are pretty much the same skill level. They are a level above, no other in their generation is on their level. Very similar but slightly different.
Exactly, a generational player is the GOTT, "Greatest Of Their Time", the GOAT is across generations and lifetimes.
@@jimmyboy131 she is like MJ. She not just a Generational player she will be THE GOAT 🐐 JUST LIKE MIKE.!!
@@jimmyboy131 Okay, interesting take on that. Thank you!
What about Magic, Bird and Michael? All three were generational players that forced the league to change and adapt to their play. Yet they all three played at the same time. All three are in the conversation for GOAT. Certainly the Goats at their respective position. I was never a Larry Bird fan while he played. But if you asked me for a player to take one shot to win a game, it's Michael Jordan. If it's one shot for my life? Then it's Larry Bird.
What makes CC different is not the shooting. She's not really that efficient of a shooter. It's that there has never been someone that can pass with the court vision and accuracy she has. The whole court is open as soon as she gets the ball.
Generation to me has stature that is impeccable and the skills to go with it. A presence on the court, uplifting the game of basketball!
For me, a generational player does something the league has never seen and/or lifts the game to new heights. Several generational players can be in the League at the same time, even if thats very rare. For example Ronaldo/Messi in Football, or Magic/Bird in Basketball. So did you do something the game has never seen (Wilt Chamberlain stats, Lebron Longevity stats, Tom Brady Longevity/Number of Titles, Nicola Jokic All around stats and style of play), or did you lift the game in popularity to levels never seen before (MJ, Magic/Bird, Simone Biles, Serena Williams, Tiger Woods).
Wilt set records in scoring and rebonding that will never be broken, or does anyone think we will see a 50/25 season ever again? I dont think any player in my lifetime will reach Lebrons counting stats and excellence at his age, MJ's two 3-peats in 8 years while being the clear cut best player in the league are also not repeatable. Bird/Magic saved the league and made it famous and profitable, while MJ lifted the game to international relevancy as well.
Do both, and you are a true GOAT, cause its very very rare to achieve. Ronaldo and Messi didnt just dominate the game on the field for well over a decade, they also brought the game to new heights if it comes to marketability. Dont belive me? Just look up who is No 1 and No 2 on Instagram if it comes to followers... MJ did the same for Basketball. He completely dominated on court and lifted the game to new heights in revenue and marketability.
Now to the WNBA... CC is the only one in history who does both. She dominates on court with statlines never seen in the WNBA before, and over night DOUBLED the viewership of the league. And she did it in her 1st season... Can Bueckers do the same? I dont think so. She will be a great WNBA player (if healthy), but not generational. She will be the Clyde Drexler to CC's Michael Jordan.
But what about the ladies who caused the league to be formed, such as Swoopes and Lobo? Do you see them as generational?
@@theadriennerossshow I cant say much about that, cause I never watched, or was even interested in, womens basketball before 2023. If they lobbied the NBA to subsidize the league and found the owners to fund the franchises, while also being elite players... then sure, they are all time greats and generational players.
But I only looked up stats and accolades. So on court they were elite (Swoops) to great (Lobo). But were they generational? Did they produce statlines never seen before? You could argue that Swoops (cause she was younger) was generational at her time as a true elite 2 way star. Not sure you can say the same about Lobo.
But I never actually saw them play. But its clear they didnt change the game and made the league a houshold name. But like I said, if they are the main reason the league even exists, then they are alltime greats and were generational at their time for that alone.
@@Smido83 Swoops and Lobo...aren't even close to being considered generational players! Albeit, I will say that Lobo is a true ambassador for women's basketball...While Swoops has become a disgrace to WCBs and the WNBA legends. As for Paige Bueckers...she's a product of UConn's stacked WCBs teams where they assemble a team full of all-American women basketball players! (just look at every player that plays or played for UConn WCB teams...they have all be 4-star or higher all-American women basketball players!) Now...take them (in this case Bueckers) and put her (or any of UConn's players) on Caitlyn Clark's Iowa basketball teams and see how many NCAA WCB final 4s or Championship games they make.
@@djnivekonea.k.adjnivek1517 Swoops won 3 MVP's, 3 DPOY's and 4 tites... as well as an NCAA title, Final 4 MOP and College player of the year. So I would argue you can call that generational at her time.
Doesnt mean she isnt a disgrace for womens basketball today, with her razism and hate towards CC and white players/fans in general.
You’re correct… about Swoops on court basketball achievements; albeit she-for whatever reason or reasons-haven’t garnered the accolades that her on court accomplishments-as you have statically pointed out.
But I always thought Cythina Cooper and Tina Thompson were the leaders and catalyst of those Houston Comets’ championship teams.
Kinda like O.J. Simpson…one can have all the hall of fame credentials and still not be well liked!
CC is generational due to her unique skill set that makes her must see tv, setting all these records, viewership jumping up exponentially when she's playing. Indiana comes to town and the home team changes their venue to have more fans be in attendance. Having games in college that left you speechless in her junior and senior year. Being compared to MJ and Tiger Woods to moving the needle for her sport. Increased attendance, money and viewership. Can play in a different sport and that league embraces her.
Paige and Juju are very good but they haven't been shown to have increased attendance by a lot in their games, no performances that leave you speechless. And they haven't been compared to goats of other sports. We have seen players like them before as well.
They have a long way to go before they cab be considered generational.
Generational player is someone who is so legendary that you can’t talk about the sport without mentioning them. It’s literally generational you don’t know when you’ll see it again but when it arrives you can’t believe it’s real. Also generational talent is someone everybody has to see because what they do is so incredible you might even become a fan of the sport.
Good thoughts!
Dawn Staley called CC a generational talent when South Carolina beat them in the NCAA Championship game last year.
I think Caitlin stands alone at the top right now.
@@hipwolf1 she is just like Mike
I think "generational" refers to a unique talent among peers or within an era of play but also a talent so great it "generates" attention not previously known. 🤔
Ooo, what a take on that word: one who generates!
Hi Adrienne, love your videos. Here's my 2 cents regarding generational talent. When I hear the term generational, I see it as someone with exceptional talent or a unique talent that may never be seen but once in a generation. You can have more than one generational talent at the same time, but with their own talents not seen before. With Caitlin, what makes her unique is her shooting abilities. When Steph Curry came into the NBA, he separated himself with others in the league because of his deep 3 shooting distance. Others have shot long 3's, but not in a consistent manner game after game. He all of a sudden became something fans have never seen before. In the womens game, there weren't any ball players in the world doing what Steph did, until CC. Speaking of Rebecca Lobo, she has been a player and tv commentator for womens basketball for a very very long time and she's seen it all. She said it in the 2023 Final Four between Iowa and South Carolina that "there is no other woman in the game of basketball like Caitlin Clark". She was referring to the ability to shoot from long distance consistently and the elite court vision when passing. She said she has never in her life seen a player like her. To me that is generational talent. With regards to players like Paige and Juju, they have yet to show something that can be defined as never before seen in this generation. Paige and Juju are great players, but no one 20-30 years from now is going to say, wow, Paige and Juju's midrange game was generational. We've seen players like that for years. You can look at most of Uconns former players and they all had that similar style. Some folks, mostly CC haters, will say CC is not generational because Sabrina was Caitlin before CC was Caitlin. The problem with that argument is that Sabrina's shooting history doesn't back that up. Sabrina took 14 shots beyond 30ft while CC took 53 shots beyond 30ft and at a better fg%. As a matter of fact, she made more logo 3's than Sabrina made attempts. Generational, one of one that has never been seen not only the U.S., but around the world. That is why her appeal to millions of people is absolutely amazing.
Wow, this is such an insightful breakdown.
Ali, Serena, Tiger, Michael, Caitlin, Edson
You would have received a lot more "likes" if you had referred to Edson as Pele.😊
@katharineschott9125 A lot people probably only know his nickname
@@patrickaddison8281 Yes, that's what I meant.😊
I think she is more like once in a lifetime like mike Tyson, tiger woods, Jeff Gordon, MJ, Michael Jackson, Garth Brooks, Elvis ect..
Garth brooks and Elvis 🤦🏽♂️🙄
But she ain't won nothing
@@anthonytaylor7928 not true, she won the big 10 3x & the hearts, minds attention and respect of millions internationally and is the all time NCAA scorer amongst other collegiate records and awards with 62 wnba records and ROY.
In professional sports, “generation” is referred to as the current time +/- the average career span of the players. In the WNBA, that’s 5 years, so a generation would be 10 years, if you’re looking forwards and backwards.
The phrases “generational player” and “generational talent” refer to those players that are SO great and SO unique that chances are we only see one of them at any given time. (That doesn’t mean there can’t be more than one, but “chances are” their greatness at the sport makes them so special and unique that there’s only one.)
Caitlin is this…a generational talent. She is for many reasons. Her scoring ability, her BB IQ, her propensity to lift those around her up to greatness. There’s nobody like her right now. Forwards or backwards. Some may have been generational in their time, but I’m not educated enough in this women’s game to comment on that. Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods come to mind. Other athletes come to mind. Serena Williams. Shohei Ohtani.
It’s too early to tell if anyone else will rise to Caitlin’s level in the near future. It could happen, but personally, I don’t see it right now. There are many good women’s basketball players. There’s even a few great ones. I think Paige will be a great one, but it’s too early to tell if she’s generational. I personally don’t think so. Just my two cents.
I think it's a player who moves not only the " sports" needle, but also moves the public needle in a POSITIVE way.
Jordan, Woods and the like. Someone who influences a sport to innovate and fans to emulate. As well as bringing"new fans" to a sport that has the effect of increasing prize money and wages.
Adrienne, I have been watching sports since I was 6-7. Of course I have seen many great players. I think a generational player is someone that changes their sport for the better. One that a casual fan just has to see. One that goes literally out of their way to make sure they can see the player. Most football fans think Tom Brady was the goat of quarterbacks. However a casual sports fan wouldn’t go out of their way to see.
In my long life there are 4 generational players
1- Ali
2-Michael Jordan
3- Tiger Woods
4- and Big Red, the great Secretariat
I believe CC becomes # 5
# 1- MJ NEVER LOST..
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Then the others CC IS my be on #5 because she just started. But at the end of her career she will Be THE GOAT 🐐.!
So interesting! I appreciate how you broke that down. Would you not include Caitlin as generational? I think she fits your definition.
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Yes, she is #5. People that never followed basketball started watching because of her. People that knew she was an amateur as far as golf goes still wanted to watch her play golf.she is definitely generational.
Just an interesting side note: When Secretariat retired, he was brought to Aqueduct racetrack on a day there was no racing. Thirty thousand people showed up to say goodbye to him. Many were not horse racing fans. He was far more than a horse. He was the biggest generational star in history
@@brettgoucher8783 Oh, I see it! Somehow, I missed that the first time!
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LSU coach Kim Mulkey is the first one I remember using the frase.
I think fan following and name recognition are key. Pele, Roberto Durand, Messi, Simone Byles, Chrissy Everet, Serena, MJ, Caitlin, people like them. Household names that have an undefinable appeal and everyone knows who they are.
A generational player shapes their generation! Pretty simple!
I think CC is more transcendent than any other player because no one was watching the NCAA or the WNBA before CC arrived. Sure the others added but CC has brought more attention to her sport (and you could say golf too) more than any of the following.
Michael Jordan (NBA) people were already watching due to Magic and Larry.
Tiger Woods (Golf) people were already watching because of Jack and Arnie.
Serena (Tennis) people were already watching because of Martina and Chrissy Evert.
All the generational players in women's basketball are listed. 1. Caitlin Clark 2. Caitlin Clark. 3. Caitlin Clark that's the list in full. Anything else is manufactured.
There’s only one, Caitlin Clark, in this generation to move the WNBA needle and all that that implies ❤.
Clark was pretty well known nationally, at least from the beginning of the 2022-23 season. Interestingly, Clark and Bueckers won co-national freshman of the year in 2021, but Bueckers won the Naismith and other POY awards, even though Clark's stats were CLEARLY SUPERIOR.
CLARK. BUECKERS
PPG. 26.6. 20.0
RPG. 5.9. 4.9
APG. 7.0. 5.8
SPG. 1.3. 2.3
BPG. 0.5. 0.4
you could argue clarks the first wnba generational talent of course candice and aja they are generational talents skillwise but as a player clark has the passing and scoring but not just that you see reese and paige both have over 3 million tiktok followers but clark has the basketball fans the real fans the one who actually show up and no wnba player has been able to break through to the male audience the wnba has been a "joke" to most men but to clark shes just different i never got into nba or wnba one night i see "caitlin clark breaks all time womens scoring record" loved her since and i felt the same the first time i discovered simone biles and kamila valievai just got glued clark has that spark
Many overlook the full impact of Caitlin Clark. People may follow an individual for a variety of reasons, not all related to basketball. However, Clark's playing style not only boosts her own performance but also elevates her teammates, attracting some fans. For others, it's her interaction with fans and the public, along with her intelligence and communication skills, that appeal. The essence is that being a basketball star isn't just about skill in the game; it's about embodying qualities that make a once-in-a-lifetime star a 'Generational player'. Caitlin Clark will do more for the WMBA if the WMBA can get out of the way and let it happen!
Perhaps someone who captures your heart ❤️
G.O.A.T. definition: greatest of all time. Name a player, woman or man with better stats combined, in college, than the "Eyeball Magnet".You cannot! I agree, I'm pretty sure I've never heard the term generational as far as sports are concerned. On the court, off the court, above and beyond fan interaction, charity work, hospital visits, just a great person in "General"! With that AR and followers, Little Miss From the Logo, forever!
Aiighhht! I hear you! 😊
If by "Name a player, woman or man with better stats combined, in college" you mean anyone other than Caitlin, there is none and it's certainly not Reese. Oh and we are in the present now, not the past. Care to compare the two in the Pros? Caitlin makes all her teammates better, the same cannot be said about Reese, just ask Kim Mulkey.
Since I am not a sport person. Care very little for it, knew nothing about basketball, never watch a full game before CC (even when M. Jordan was playing although I would watch some with my husband) I watched CC ONE TIME, And was hooked! Couldn't get enough of watching her play. Since I don't know a lot about the game. That is the only way I know how to describe a generational player. Someone who can get a person, who before cares nothing or knows nothing about the game get them to watch EVERYTHING they do & learning everything they can about the game. I am sure there have been and will be other GOATS and those who handle themselves with dignity. But, then there is that something else????
I have played ball since 1968 and have never seen anything that matches CC
Wow! That's saying a lot right there! Thank you for weighing in on this!
If you say her Popularity is generational in women basketball you are !00% correct, if you said her talent is generational that a lie because she can't play defense and she have to many turnovers.
Oh... Look at her stats in steal and block..
@@Edward_Johnson3 Why are posting here?? All you are doing is showing HOW LITTLE you know about basketball, your total ignorance!! So, let me educate you about basketball always trying to be polite of coarse.
If you search for "all time assist record NBA" then type in "John Stockton" you will find, since the NBA's inception (not known as NBA then) in 1925 that he leads everyone. If you type in "all time turn-over record" you will find John Stockton is in the top 5 for turn-overs also!! In fact Lebron James lead the NBA in turn-overs in the 2023 to 2024 season the last time I checked which was about halfway through the season. Why??
We will start with the 1954 season when the 24 second clock was introduced. The point guard gets the ball to the front court and usually dishes it off. Walk or run, it takes him from 7.2 seconds (which is 30% of the 24 second clock) to 12 seconds (that is 50% of the 24 second clock). The player who has the ball in his or her hands for the longest time during that 24 second time period will be the point guard, in this case Caitlin Clark who will accumulate the most turn-overs. Though Lebron James is a forward he has the ball in his hands for most of the 24 second clock over his team mates!! If you check that assist record list you will find the players listed at the top will also be at the top for turn-overs list. I hope this explains the history of turn-overs and why they are not that important. Now, if you are talking about team turn-overs, that is different and is important.
@Edward_Johnson3 by your definition, lebron, Jordan and magic are not generational. The turnover argument is not a very good one. Also she is in the top 20 in steals and blocks as a guard.
I agree with your definition of a generational player. Diana Taurasi, Mya Moore and Candace Parker are generational players in my opinion when it comes to wnba players. As for todays players A'ja Wilson and CC are the only players I would consider to be generational. Paige Bueckers has the potential to be generational but injuries have been a problem for her. Elena Delle Donne is another player that was trending towards generational but health problems slowed her down.
'Generational' player I feel like is only Clark, but also maybe Cynthia Cooper since she brought the pick and roll to the WNBA and won four championships. Other than that, in the top 10, I think it's Lisa Leslie, Sheryl Swoops, Tina Thompson, Candace Parker and from the new ones, Stewie, Collier, Alyssa Thomas and Aja Wilson.
Generational player gets their number retired and possibly a statue made in that city. They make a lasting impact on the game.
Aja Wilson has a statue at SC and her jersey retired. She put up numbers never before seen and is a proven champion
Dont really know, because as you said we havent been hearing that term used , it takes a special player to bring that word up. I have heard certain respected people say about Clark "She is One of One" I hadnt heard that term used before either, but it goes with "generational". Some are saying JuJu is in that mold, that she has scored 1k pts faster than anyone including Clark, but is not selling out arenas, so it seems the masses are not yet getting on that gravy train. That all comes back to Clark being "One of One". People will drive for hours no matter where Clark is playing, even from other countries just to see her play. I love to see the faces of young girls when Clark takes time out to sign her autograph for them, some actually start crying so over joyed when that happens.
Lisa Leslie was generational
Examples are Jordan, cristiano Ronaldo, Messi, Simon biles, Michael Phelps, max verstapen, Usain bolt just to name a few and now Caitlin Clark is definitely going to be one... WNBA had no generational players, all of them were just great talents...
Caitlin Clark is Harlem Globetrotters-esque - athleticism and personality. The athleticism is great, but the personality synergizes the event.
Fans, as well as foes, get excited about seeing her in action. It is like being enmeshed in an action packed video game - the fans have a virtual finger on the virtual joystick of every game.
Thus, "generational" is that person (or persons) who can tickle the insides of the masses when that person's name is mentioned or that person is observed regardless of the venue, e g., LPGA.
People just want to come and see - it's not just a game, it's an event.
No matter how great Michael Jordan and his Bulls were during Michael's heyday, Meadowlark Lemon and the Harlem Globetrotters, to me, were greater. Watching Meadowlark and the Globetrotters play provided great basketball but even greater personalities. That distinguishes the two teams - the Globetrotters seemed much more inviting to the audience.
Caitlin Clark, to me, provides that Meadowlark Lemon and Harlem Globetrotters giddiness - she's great basketball and she has an equally matching personality. The masses - especially young girls who likely see Caitlin in a way that an earlier generation of youthful girls saw Hanna Montana but with a basketball and shooting logo 3s while delivering dime passes - are definitely entertained.
Basketball fans, young and old, male and female, ethnically diverse, and all around the globe are delighted to witness the advent of this latest "generational" occurrence.
That's my perspective.
Really dig your style, impressed about your English back ground. Myself a "word smith" and I feel ya about words sister lol. Am currently fighting with school my 10yr old grand goes to because of the term "SCHOLAR" that they are using instead of "STUDENT" the other word is SAFE or BE SAFE ... apology for off topic but ha ahhh well. I am a sub lmao
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I tend to agree that "It's a dumb term that the sports world has applied to a really good prospect."
to me a Generational player is one who raises the profile of the players around them. Does anyone know the players around the GOATS of the league? Who was playing on the same team as Cheryl Swoops and were any of her teammates considered better after Cheryl got on the team? Most people hadn't paid much attention to the Fever players, now those players are important, Kelsey Mitchell, Lexi Hull, Alia Boston etc.
We have seen them in multiple sports, and a generational player is someone who inspires others , we have Caitlin, Tiger Woods, and Michael Jordan. The list is long, and it doesn't have to be sports people. It can be you, a generational person who inspires people to do good.
This all goes to Paige and Clark showing up as Freshmen NCAAW simultaneously. Paige had all the publicity and was probably the most hyped female college hooper in history. Clark was in obscurity at least until the 2023 Big 10 Tournament and that was when the national media discovered her. Basically, Clark turned out to be what Paige was hyped to be before they started their NCAA careers. Paige is a spectacular player, but does not have the rest of package to make her generational or transformational. She, like all WNBA players, will benefit from the attention Clark brought to the league, sport and women's sports in general.
Cheryl Miller was a generational player!!!
There are many athletes who have and a great impact on their sport, some have also gotten attention outside of their own sport in various ways; however, very few have had the impact that CC has had. Social media has helped with that; nevertheless, she overall is in a class by herself. She broke ~62 records as a Rookie and brought a whole new level of playing basketball to the league.
To me, a generational player is one who alters the trajectory of the sport. Let me give you a generational coach in football: Paul Brown. Brown revolutionized football. He integrated the game. Brown invented the current way in which the game is coached, with line coaches, backfield coaches, QB coaches, etc. Brown invented modern football. It's popularity rose over baseball only after Brown's ascent, yet the Cleveland Browns were not necessarily the winners of every championship. It is not just stats.
Babe Ruth, in the dead ball era, made the homerun a thing, and drew enormous crowds. Wilt Chamberlain was the generational player that changed basketball. Entire sections of the rule book in basketball were devoted to stopping Chamberlain, including free throws and goal tending. People went out to see him. Chamberlain made the centers so dominant that the 3-point shot was added to spread the players out. Magic, Bird, MJ and Curry redefined basketball for the 3-point era. CC is redefining what women's basketball is - if the powers that be will let her. She draws enormous crowds. The old guard could never draw a crowd. Without NBA subsidies, the WNBA would be as dead as its predecessor league. Caitlin is lifting the league to a point where it can be profitable. She's changing women's basketball from a joke to on the map.
Ultimately, the measure of a generational player is one who changes the perception of the sport with the general public. Excellence is not enough. Tom Brady is the goat of football, but his games were never must-see TV for casual fans. By that measure, CC is the only generational player in women's basketball.
If the old guard changes the game, the WNBA will be a profitable league for once. If it doesn't, then it will be like the python swallowing the pig. The bulge goes away when the pig is digested, but the python does not change.
MJ23 AND CC22 are Different.! COBE B, Shaq Magic and Larry , KD are Generational players.
Paige is in the conversation, but they’re whispering. If Steph Curry is a “Generational Player”, then CC is as well. 👍 This is Not a topic to just throw around names…well this guy or this girl… No. There are also more factors like (draw, attention, likeability imo is a factor too) I mean who didn’t like Julius Erving?
A lot depends upon the incompetence of WNBA leadership, corrupt and tainted referees, and heinous disgruntled players. This league needs to dramatically change to adequately define the proposed terms. The WNBA may not survive CCC-22 on their current trajectory!!!! Look no further than the introduction of CCC-22 to the FEVER and one might see a team consisting of individual talents, led by a poor coach. In my opinion, by the end of season, one sees a team playing in concert and enjoying themselves. This was not because of SUI-SIDES but rather because of CCC-22. SUET-SIDES (as I repeatedly stated throughout the season) would not survive the birds come fall. It looked like there was a lot of friction between CCC-22 and Sides all year long-- SIDES did not survive. With an experienced and supportive coach and administration one must wonder how CCC-22 would have performed her rookie year… for this reason, the 2025 season should be viewed as CCC-22’s first season in the pathetic WNBA league. P. Bueckers is extremely talented and shall add value to any team, but I do not see her dramatically changing a team, coaching and support staff, and league perspective like CCC-22. 2025 season shall produce many intriguing considerations and shall define generational (CCC-22) and GOAT (CCC-22 and P. Bueckers). All of this depends upon whether the WNBA embraces its promising future or continues down an obtuse path of SUI-SIDE.
I haven't seen anyone say Candice Parker, Cheryl Miller, Lisa Leslie etc. etc.
They were greats but still not generational talent. If you ask most people who’s Caitlin Clark they would know, like everyone knows Michael Jordan.
Ask most people if they know who Cheryl miller, Lisa Lesli or Candace Parker is: most wouldn’t know.
Generational is considered beyond remarkable--something solely ascended by that player in particular. In the WNBA, there's honestly very few "remarkable" players out there compared to the NBA.
Caitlin Clark is (so far) one of those--and whether she can retain that status is entirely up to her.
Britney Griner is probably the only other one in the league. 8/10 years Griner was the block champ. This year, and another one, Griner was injured so didn't qualify. + the 16 dunks is a WNBA once in a lifetime record for the sport. That's something that's never been seen by others: much like Clark's full court passing and such.
You can have more conversation in the NBA because they have more variety and population. The WNBA usually has a bunch of replica players with literally the same exact skillsets. A lot of them are drowned out by systems and coaching, so they may never have been generational anyway.
In terms of the future, I reckon that 7'1 Chinese girl would be the next up to alter the WNBA and become a generational player--provided she can stay healthy.
The original players didn't 'move the needle' as much as, they 'set the standard' of top level play in an average league. Generational players usually make their mark by an 'accumulation of numerous individual records' that rises above all others. ALL the other players in history who came through the NCAA D1, do not have near the records CC has broken, even men's records in D1 NCAA. Now after just one year, Caitlin has already set the records in the WNBA that took years and in some cases 8-10 years for them to achieve. Other 'greats' may have more rings, but that is not always a testament to the individual, since the ring came with the help of a dozen or more teammates that helped get those rings. CC has already made her mark as being a generational prolific record breaking athlete like no other in the history of women's basketball and the WNBA.
I would consider Cheryl Miller the first generational player, and maybe the only one before Caitlyn. Others were great, wonderful players, but Cheryl changed the game of women's basketball like no one else.
To me, this term should be used in a manner similar to 100 year flood, or 500 year flood, etc…
They are independent of each other. Meaning more than one can happen together, or none, it’s just that mathematically you would expect one over a given timespan. They also impact the field in terms of criteria, meaning if 100pt games were to become common place it’s no longer a good marker of rare criteria. Given a generation is 20 years, that’s what we should be looking at. I also think as a ‘player’ it needs to be consistent, almost a hindsight view, as it should encompass a career. What if Clark sucks the rest of her career? She clearly had a ‘generational’ start, but so did Jeremy Lin.
500 year = .2% chance
100 year = 1% chance
20 years = 5% chance
Generational is when a player is such that the league is forced to change to adapt to their skill set.
CC is 1 of 1.
*CAITLÍN CLARK NO ES JUGADORA GENERACIONAL, ...POR AHORA !!!*
*Un jugador generacional es aquél atleta que posée un talento y habilidad excepcionales, que lo distinguen claramente de otros jugadores de su época. Su impacto en el deporte es tan significativo que se le considera una figura que trasciende generaciones; marcando una era particular con su estilo de juego, logros y contribuciones. Éste tipo de jugador no sólo se destaca por su destreza, sino que también por la forma en que cambia la manera en que se juega dicho deporte; influyendo en su evolución y dejando una huella perdurable que trasciende su tiempo activo.*
*Por ejemplo : Pelé ó Cristiano Ronaldo son considerados jugadores generacionales, (c/u en su época); por sus niveles de rendimiento, longevidad y la forma en que definieron una era del deporte.*
*CAITLÍN CLARK, (CC22); POR AHORA, NO LA CONSIDERARÍA UNA JUGADORA GENERACIONAL; (POR MÁS QUE LA ADMIRO), YA QUE APENAS ESTÁ COMENZANDO SU CARRERA DEPORTIVA; PERO SI DUDA ALGUNA POR AHORA SÍ ESTÁ EN EL CAMINO CORRECTO PARA SERLO; ...SÓLO EL TIEMPO LO DIRÁ.*
*SÓLO LE DESEO A CC22 LO MEJOR DE LO MEJOR, Y HUMILDEMENTE LE PIDO A DIOS QUE LA BENDIGA, LA CUIDE; LA PROTEJA Y LA APOYE SIEMPRE Y QUE SÉA PARA LA GLORIA ETERNA DE ÉL !!!*
*MORALEJA*
*EL TIEMPO Y LAS CIRCUNSTANCIAS,*
*...CONTARÁN LA HISTORIA. !!!*
Sorry amigo but you are way off base with this comment, nice try though
News flagship Caitlin is not the only wnba player that can shoot logo 3s . She’s not the fire to start shooting them and made them consistently if you really pay attention to the wnba
I was going to give Angel Reese a vote, but changed my mind.
Like Michael Jordan, Lady Bird, Magic Johnson, and Kobe Bryant she’s the only generation player
Muhammad Ali...in my humble opinion...(I'm a child of the 60s) was the first sports figure that the term "generational-athlete" was ascribed to. I believe the term “generational-talent” was first used as an attempt to describe the unseen-before or after boxing talents and skills of-Muhammad Ali. If my memory serves me...I believe the phrase or term was coined by Howard Cosell. Nevertheless, my definition of a generational-athlete...is an athlete that's admired around-the-world (inside and outside of their know sport.) But whose talent is nothing we have seen before and probably won't see again. Tiger Woods comes to mind when one thinks of the term generational-Golf-talent... . Why I admire Caitlyn Clark's basketball talent and shooting skill for her to be considered a generational talent... only time will tell and (to some...she has to win one or two basketball championships; although I don’t subscribe to her having to win a championship to be considered a generational basketball player.)
Because even “Stevie Wonder” can see her unraveled basketball talent and skills. Albeit, for her to solidify her standing of an all-around basketball player... In my humble opinion she has to improve her defense (because that what made Michael Jordan the generational basketball player who’s recognized-around the world-as the best basketball player that my generation (people born in the 60s, 70s, 80s and early 90s) has seen. It was due to his all-around game on the defensive and offensive side of the ball... Because-if-you grant me the permission to use Muhammad Ali as the first regarded "generational talent" he had no weakness in his boxing skills. As one can argue was the case for Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods.
So, as Caitlyn Clark continues her sojourn in the WNBA...she’s the closest woman basketball player that has caught the basketball world's attention since Michael Jordan or Tiger Woods enter the world stage in their respective sports!
P.S. I concur Cynthia Cooper was a fierce basketball player and was (in my opinion the MVP of the Houston Comets’ WNBA basketball dynasty that won four WNBA championships). Albeit (unfortunately for her) and the WNBA...the W didn't have the viewership or fan base that Caitlyn Clark has brought to the WNBA. Just like Muhammad Ali, Michael Jordan, and Tiger Woods who are in the stratosphere when it comes to being considered world-wide generational talents...they had the good fortunate-as did we-to watch their wonderful careers unfold before our eyes. Because we had the once-in-lifetime chance to watch their stellar sport careers unfold before our eyes... Because they were covered by the world-wide sports media...as seems to be the case with Caitlyn Clark... Now it’s up to her to deliver on what we all can see is her unequivocal generational basketball talent!
No! Swoops, Lobo set the stand...
Bobby Orr was a generational talent. Hockey experts said that a defenseman could never be a top scorer. It couldn't be done. Bobby Orr created the rushing defenseman and won a number of scoring titles. The very nature of hockey changed. Bobby Orr changed the game itself. Now rushing defensemen are standard. Wayne Gretzky is the greatest goal scorer of all time. But he didn't change the game. Caitlin is analogous to Bobby Orr. She's changing the way the game is played and bringing the W with her. Paige is analogous to Gretzky. She may break every one of Caitlin's records but unless she changes the way the game is played, e.g. makes the point guard a power forward and changes the nature of the way teams play defense, she wouldn't be generational talent even if she turned out to be a better point guard than Caitlin.
Don't believe they were I believe Cheryl Miller was a Generational Player. Injuries shortened her career. These players you mentioned began the WNBA and were very good in their era.
In 1981, Patrick Ewing was considered to be the next generational talent. He then led his chosen team (Georgetown) to 3 NCAA finals in his 4 seasons.
He was the top pick in the 1985 NBA Draft. He, ultimately, was eclipsed by another player from the class of 81...Michael Jordan.
I see Clark and Bueckers in a similar vein. Breakers, along with about 6 others, were considered better prospects than Caitlin.
Some players just need a little more time to reach that max altitude. Jordan matched Ewing's max in the NBA and kept on climbing, and climbing, and still climbing.
Today, people have to watch the replay of the UNC-GU NCAA Final to realize that Ewing was considered that player, even after Jordan hit the game winning shot.
Some held out hope that Jordan was just in the right place at the right time, but by 1992, that train had left the station.
And he kept climbing yet higher.
Perhaps things will reverse again due to something unforeseen, but if not, it appears Caitlin has that Jordan effect.
Like Michael, Caitlin never stops working to improve. She'll return to the court better than ever, with a new added dimension to her game.
Paige may yet reach the greatness forecast for her years ago, but if she doesn't is she a failure? Absolutely not!
Nobody foresaw Larry Bird emerging as a generational talent in 1974, or Michael Jordan in 1981.
I love Caitlin Clark's game, but it's no disgrace if Paige can't ultimately match her. She's been quite good, and had to overcome some serious injuries along the way.
But, it does appear that Caitlin is on a Jordan like trajectory as things stand now. I say enjoy what emerges from it. The game will grow and prosper.
I watched Ewing alongside Mark Jackson. Ewing never could get that NBA title!
I'll put it this way . Catlins logo 3s are equivalent to Michael's high wire game !! So in that term Catlin is generational cause that is something we've never seen before!! Paige not at all generational !! Plus Catlins passing and total game !! Generational.
Wasn't Kim Mulkey the first one to call her a generational player/talent? Then it caught on and became the buzz word
Generational player = Steph Curry- tiger woods Michael Jordan- C.C
I would say that a generational player is something you've never seen before. The WNBA has a few that has changed the game since its inception. Swoopes is the first female basketball player with her own signature shoe (air swoopes) she opened the doors for future players to be recognized like the men in many ways. She's a 4x champ 3x DPOY, she led a mediocre Texas tech team to the championship dropping 47 to actually win the championship and many other things. So it really starts with her. Then you have Aja Wilson. She brought SC its first national championship ever and they retired her jersey and also built a statue for her at the university. She came into the league and has done numbers never before seen. I'd start with those two personally when discussing generational talent/players
Swoopes definitely did her thing. But do you think if you include Swoopes, you have to include those who came before her? Cynthia Cooper, Cheryl Miller, Lynette Woodard?
@theadriennerossshow most definitely, but I think with the shoe endorsement deal she revolutionized the wnba beyond just basketball
@@AntwoineBaker Okay, I hear you. I didn't get a Swoopes shoe, but I had a Cooper shoe.
@@theadriennerossshow lol 😁
For me is a player that defines that generation. Bird and Magic defined that generation. Julius Erving was a generational player in the 70s, Chamberlain and Russel were generational in the 60s, MJ was generational in the 90s.
I can see Paige being generational together with CC. In fact this is the real rivalry in my opinion not that fabricated Angel vs CC stuff.
I agree with you opinion with the exception of Paige, Caitlin Clark is One of One.
It is going to be an over used term that gets diluted by its over use. A generational player performs above all others in their sport consistently. A generational player performs and does things in the sport that has not been seen before and is better than those currently considered great. Ben Daniels described it well but I can’t remember enough to quote him.
Muhammed Ali, Bo Jackson, Larry Bird, Michael Jordan, Wayne Gretzky, Caitlin Clark, FloJo, Bolt...
There is only one in the WNBA and it is Caitlin. Proof? How long ago did the WNBA season end? Who are we still talking about? Another thing is, there might be a generation that doesn’t have one...The WNBA has NEVER had a generational player until Caitlin Clark. When two teams or contestants play there has to be a winner. The former WNBA players while being very good and even great, were not generational.
Caitlin, Tiger Woods, Michael Jordan and Simone Biles
A generational player exhibits talent at an early age, extraordinary skills and talent that is evident at the youngest ages.
Caitlin Clark's generational talent skill was obvious from her pre-teen age to Jr and Sr High School, exhibiting wanting to be the best and win driven ambition at everything she played, but esp basketball, winning numerous titles and prestigeous accolades at such a young age.
Caitlin Clark's generational talent and skill was unleashed during her IOWA Hawkeyes College years, reaching a skill and achievement level no other Women's College Athlete has ever accomplished
Caitlin Clark's complete generational masterful talent transformed Caitlin Clark from a great basketball player to a Women's College Basketball God, ascended into College Basketball Immortality in a game match up on 26 March 2023 against the Louisville Cardinals / Hailey Van Lith
Caitlin Clark became the first player to ever achieve a 40 point Triple Double in a single game, out-performing Hailey Van Lith and the entire Louiseville Cardinals basketball team, playing on a completely different level of basketball never seen and achieved before or since.
This video is truly amazing, it's a must watch video to understand the transformative generational degree of talent Caitlin Clark possessed, where the narrator said during certain points in the game Caitlin Clark went into hyper overdrive, who said if he had to explain it to a chld would be like Caitlin Clark playing a video game, typed in a cheat code then typed in God Mode.
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The Day Caitlin Clark Became A Basketball Goddess
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Against my better judgment, I will not offer not my 2 cents but solid data and a place to go and make up your own minds.
Now 40 games into the season, Clark has scored or assisted on 1545.Past all-time single wnba season assist record at 317.
She ended with 337. Thats points generated.(38.6 per game)Taurasi can't say that. .What is more important is what is below.
What does that mean she is responsible for over 45.6% of points scored or assisted on the Highest in WNBA History . Based on 3391 team points
This statistic is not updated regularly. As of 26 games it was 915.No 3pm added
Caitlin lead the league at 3PM-122,(her shooting efficiency is FS% 58.2 highest above guards.)2 Triple Doubles
She did this being MUGGED( 94 ft) from first to 40TH game.The one thing about the physicality of this league it hides for the lack of talent.
This is what great ones do, they make everyone around them better
She made a case for MVP.
*Clark has the most 20 + points and 10 + assists games in WNBA single-season history.
*Caitlin Clark scored a WNBA rookie-high 35 points.
*First player in WNBA history to have multiple career games with 25+ pts,10 + Ast ,5+3PM ;
*62 Records broken you may think is meaningless.
First team WNBA
Wilson should have never been unanimous for MVP not according to this.
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Market ability rated ahead of Miiesi(soccer star) ranked fourth in the world.
Ranked top 5 players in WNBA-Read the record above. www.youtube.com/@WNBAStats
People are being dishonest denying this girl's brilliance.
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If you compare her to guards and in particular point guards she is not ranked 21 in anything. Her rookie season ranks best of all time.
When Kelsie Grey was healthy didn't compare to this for that matter any guard. She stands with the most elite players in history. Barring her getting hurt or continually being assaulted on the court you may be seeing something very special down the road.
After All Star break her turnovers dropped considerably because her teammates started handling her passes.
Her performance is forgivable in 1st game of the playoffs which many see what happen to her wasn't in intentional . She almost pulled it of in game 2.
I highly advise you go this site You will learn a lot, then make your judgements. www.youtube.com/@WNBAStats
As far as Paige Bueckers is concerned if she can do the above then Ok .But she is not that type of player.
Caitlin can't win Championships by herself she needs key pieces around her. You all better hope she does not go to Unrivaled.If she does she will put all this in jepodary.Hope that Fever management has a lot to say in this matter. To valuable to put her in harms way.
I hope this will be helpful to you all. I will leave it up for a few days.
I really thought Abby Steiner would be generational player as a track star but her injuries she feel off. And then Shericka Jackson moved the needle but bot like Abby did. Fans feel off and then Sha'Carri Richardson came and kinda moved the needle but then track feel of the radar. Caitlin hasn't feel yet she's generational.
The only generational track star over the last 2 decades is Bolt. No woman reached that level of popularity, even if they were dominant (Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce). So sorry to say it, but the US didnt have a true generational track talent in decades, male or female.
@@Smido83Mondo is generational ....he was born and raised in the US but chose to compete for his mother's homeland of Sweden .....he is DEFINITELY a generational talent
@@timothy5988 He 100% is generational. BUT he starts for Sweden his etire career. So he doesnt count. Or has he won any titles for your country?
Overall I thought we are talking about sprint disciplines, not the entire athletics sport. In that case I would say your short put guy (cant remember the name) is generational. Hasnt he won like 3 olympic gold medals and several world championships?
I think it's the rareity ,the one like jordon that comes kills at what they do and retires and stayes a rarity for the rest of their lives, hmmm like tiger woods that awed the audience no matter what they did. I may be wrong 🤔
Michael jordan. Tiger woods. Wayne Gretzkey. Caitlin Clark. Generational athletes ignite, and define, a new beginning and exciting future for their sport. They are extremely rare and contribute to the expansion of their leagues.
A goat is a goat. The term goat is losing its value. I'm a goat, you're a goat, he's a goat, she's a goat... Its a personal preference, I guess.
A generational player changes the culture of the game, impacts the sport's growth and draws in the masses. A rising tide lifting all boats, as they say.
I think generational talent is overrated term. There has been and will be many. What makes Caitlin special is her range her vision, basketball IQ, passing and overall performance and likability. If she stays healthy she will break all the records set by the OG’s.
Pele, Mariano Rivera
At least this szn fever will not be the only game I'll be watching 😁 we need more the likes of cc, page, kk, juju to come in & break this rotten league!
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I have already heard the term used for Juju. But she is not eligible for the W until 2027. She will be one to watch
Wow, already calling her generational. That's something.
Why? Her game is nothing new.....what does she do that hasn't been done before?
@@timothy5988 eh, she now has the “most points scored” title. Beating CC’s record I guess. However, as good as she is, they are still playing low seed teams. She is great, but I will be more impressed when she has actual competition
CC WILL NEVER HAVE SERIOUS COMPETITION FROM JU JU OR PAIGE .
JuJu could be…
Basketbally speaking, I've only seen and experienced a handful of "generational" players in my lifetime. They are, in order..Julius Erving, Pete Maravich, Bird and Magic, Michael Jordan, Stephen Curry. NO, Lebron James is not that..very good player, but not generational for one basic reason - he did not change the game. Then came Caitlin Clark//
Juju is a generational player
Nah, she’s good, just not generational. She isn’t doing anything that people haven’t seen before. CC is doing things the wnba and others haven’t seen a pro female basketball player done before.
Really? What is the unique ability she possesses that changes the game? Nothing she does is different from anyone before her. Nothing!
If CC isn't a generational player, who is?
Has the WNBA ever had a generational player?
Intangibles. More then ability
caitlin is the only generational woman bball player...
I want to kno what makes her generational
45 years before Kaitlyn Clark, there was Molly Boin, AKA “Machine Gun Molly” or “Blonde Bomber”. Both from Des Movies, Iowa. She became the face and scoring leader of the Women’s Basketball League duing its brief two year lifespan. Trued out for the 1976 Olympic team led by Pat Head Summiu. Set the Iowa state girls high school record with 83 points BEFORE three point shooting. Caitlin set the modern record that included 3 pointers. She and her team practiced at my college gym. Sheis six months older me, about the same age as Caitlin’s GRANDPARENTS. GENERATIONAL!
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Paige Bueckers nor is Juju Watkins generational players. They’re both very good but they’re not even close to Caitlin Clark. There is a movement out there, I called them the anybody but Caitlin Clark group. If it doesn’t happen organically, it’s fake. Putting these ladies forth as generational does a great disservice to these young women by setting them up for unfair comparisons.
the definition of generational - something occuring once in a minimum of 1 time every 30 or so years. this is made by the fact that between the ages of 25 and 35 is when the next "generation" is birthed. Paige happened at the same time as CC, so no. Juju is just 2 years behind them and is slated to pass CC as scoring leader of NCAA; is that gonna make her a generational player? A'ja, multiple MVP, scoring "machine", but isn't a generational player. For the Houston Comets, I preferred Cynthia Cooper and at times Tina Thompson. also, the age to the league, falls within the 25 to 35 year parameter; so no, you may not have heard the term by that fact.
Generational only refers to ones generation. In Clark’s case, it’s Gen Z. I believe Clark is more than that, I think she’s CROSS-generational and CROSS-cultural. She stirs interest from the Boomer generation, all the way to her own generation, Gen Z. Let’s not forget she’s across the cultural spectrum…worldwide.
I believe she’s better described as a Generational “Athlete”, rather than just a “player”. Who knew, who Nelly Korda was, unless you’re into pro golf? But I bet, golf enthusiasts knew who Clark was.
Clark could decide to compete in a ping-pong tournament tomorrow and it’s guaranteed to boost that community.
She’s not just a generational player, but a generational ATHLETE. Better yet, she’s better described as a cross-generational/cultural ATHLETE, but that’s a mouthful 😂
Clark is not "generational" if another player is coming along behind, a better athlete who scored more points than Clark did as a freshman: JuJu Watkins.
well CC took out all the TOPs from IOWA and now W ... your saying that like points are generational hmmm part of it but way more to the scope its being used for.......imo /;^)
@@cameltube-vk7el I agree generational is more than points, but without a doubt JuJu makes her teammates better. And she's a better athlete than Clark.
Not sure about a live chat, but I know I asked in the comment section for you to do just this. Given your English teacher background. It is an annoying term, much like how people used literally a few years back.
And to add, given you have 100 replies and 90 opinions. I wish the phrase would just go away, like literally.
MAybe in what CC is doing to the W [we hope] that is way needed, applies to the GENERATIONS of the product. MAybe all the ugly that is now getting air time going on in the W will get the change it requires. IMO as a only cuz of Catlin Clark am I even subbed to your channel. OR looking at sports now especially the W
Good question though you presented maybe cuz she is affecting ALL AGES ACROSS GENERATIONS??? hmmm I like that
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I am 64 fyi demographics he he he oh snap ok and mostly white lmao
Juju Watkins, Paige Beckers,... Are Generational talent , the jury is still out on some of these upcoming College players. But there is so much talent coming out of college and overseas today. JUJU Watkins and Paige Beckers our both better than Caitlin Clark. Because they have a complete game.
😂😂That's that's the title Aja Wilson wanted😅😅
❤❤Those names you mentioned from back in the days they are not generation players they just built the platform for the girls to come❤❤
😂😂😂Everybody know Aja Wilson is blackballed in Nike😂😂😂
This term gets used alot and it gets used for the wrong reason. A generational player is a player who exceeds at everything for over 20 years or until they are retired. Someone who took the sports they played in and turned it around. EX. Jordan, Tiger Woods, Tom Brady and so on. You can not be generational and still be playing that sport. Sorry, Clark is not generational, JuJu Watkins is not generational, Paige Buckers is not generational. Come back after 20 years than we can discuss.
Okay yeah we've been saying that for a while that she's a generation player Shaq we all said it already😂😂