NBA broadcaster desires to appreciate Caitlin Clark's performance without being influenced by external factors.
Caitlin Clark is the subject of a discussion on OutKick's 'The Ricky Cobb Show' with David Aldridge.
NBA broadcaster David Aldridge just wants to enjoy watching Caitlin Clark play basketball.
On OutKick's "The Ricky Cobb Show," Aldridge, who has previously worked for TNT, ESPN, and NBA TV, discussed Clark's rookie season in the WNBA.
Aldridge said, "Can we simply appreciate [Clark]'s excellent play without allowing external factors to detract from the experience?"
"Why do we need to include everything else? I don't care about the reasons people love or hate Caitlin Clark. I think she's a great player, just like I think Angel Reese is a great player. Let's just focus on watching them play basketball."
Some NBA legends were compared to the Indiana Fever's rookie phenom as players who move "the needle" by Aldridge.
"It's evident that she moves the needle, right?" he said. "People are drawn to her, and they want to watch her play. She's a talented player. Moreover, she captures the attention of casual fans, which is crucial for the survival and growth of the league. In fact, the league thrives when people who aren't avid basketball fans tune in to watch her play because they enjoy her style of play."
"Over the past four decades in the NBA, certain players have moved the needle, such as Magic, Bird, and Kobe Bryant. Now, it's Steph Curry and LeBron who have the ability to inspire and infuriate fans alike."
On Monday night, Clark set the WNBA rookie-record for most 3-pointers made in a single season with 85.
The Iowa superstar, Clark, has been averaging 18 points, just under six rebounds, and just over eight assists per game in over 30 games. He has been named a WNBA All-Star and is the leading candidate for rookie of the year.
"I wish we could simply appreciate watching them play basketball, Aldridge said."
In 2016, the Basketball Hall of Fame bestowed the Curt Gowdy Media Award upon Aldridge, recognizing his exceptional work as a basketball writer and broadcaster.
Currently, Aldridge is a senior columnist at The Athletic, where he has been working for nearly 30 years, covering the NBA and other sports for Turner, ESPN, and the Washington Post.
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