Skip Bayless has become known for his bold and often controversial opinions, and his recent comments about Caitlin Clark are no exception. At 72 years old, the veteran broadcaster is a self-proclaimed fan of Clark, so it was only a matter of time before he made a headline-grabbing statement about the Indiana Fever star. Bayless recently sparked debate by claiming that Clark is “the best 22 since Emmitt Smith.” This high praise from Bayless is significant, considering Smith is the NFL’s all-time leading rusher, and many other sports legends have worn the No. 22 jersey, including Las Vegas Aces All-Star center A’ja Wilson. Currently, Wilson is leading the race for this year’s WNBA MVP, aiming for what would be her third time winning the prestigious award.
However, Bayless isn’t ready to concede the MVP crown to Wilson just yet. The former “Undisputed” host believes Clark has emerged as a legitimate contender for the MVP title. “I’m sorry, but Rookie of the Year was decided two or three weeks ago,” Bayless said. “Caitlin Clark is now starting to challenge A’ja Wilson for the MVP of this league. And I am not exaggerating. She is pushing A’ja as the best player because I haven’t seen anyone control the game like Caitlin does.”
Bayless went on to elaborate in a nearly six-minute monologue, emphasizing his view that Clark has already locked in the Rookie of the Year award, outpacing Angel Reese of the Chicago Sky. But his bold MVP prediction is what truly caught attention. For context, Clark recently claimed the Eastern Conference Player of the Month award for August, averaging 24.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 5.2 assists, while also leading the Fever to a 5-1 record and securing their first playoff spot since 2018. As Skip Bayless’s comments continue to fuel the conversation, it’s clear that many are starting to join the Caitlin Clark MVP bandwagon.
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