Just In: Caitlin Clark Feels Stephen Curry’s Frustration as Dave Portnoy Mercilessly Belittles Her Teammates
Caitlin Clark, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft and the face of the Indiana Fever, is quickly learning that stardom doesn’t shield you from harsh realities—especially when your team struggles. In a moment echoing NBA superstar Stephen Curry’s years of carrying the Golden State Warriors on his back, Clark is feeling that same weight, and now sports personality Dave Portnoy is only making things worse.
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy didn’t hold back this week, launching a blistering critique of Clark’s Fever teammates. In a brutally honest post on social media, Portnoy accused the rest of the team of being “embarrassing” and “not worthy” of playing alongside someone with Clark’s generational talent. “Caitlin Clark’s teammates stink. It’s like watching Steph Curry with a bunch of YMCA players,” Portnoy wrote.
The Indiana Fever have had a rocky start to the season despite the buzz surrounding Clark’s arrival. Though she’s putting up solid numbers and has already shown flashes of her trademark deep-range shooting and elite playmaking, the team’s lack of chemistry, defensive lapses, and offensive inconsistency have drawn the ire of both fans and critics alike.
Clark, ever poised, has avoided blaming her teammates publicly, instead choosing to focus on improvement. However, sources close to the situation say the rookie is feeling the pressure of being the franchise savior while also trying to find her rhythm in a physical and fast-paced league.
This situation mirrors what Stephen Curry experienced during his early Warriors years—outstanding individual performances that were often wasted due to poor team support. Just as Curry evolved into a transcendent leader, many are now watching to see how Clark handles the storm, both from within the locker room and from critics outside it.
Portnoy’s comments, while blunt, have reignited debate about whether Indiana is doing enough to build around Clark. Fans have begun to question the front office’s decisions and whether more roster changes are urgently needed.
For now, Clark remains composed, but the message is clear: she needs help. And if Indiana doesn’t act fast, her brilliance could be overshadowed by a lackluster supporting cast—just as Curry’s nearly was before Golden State got it right.
