{
  "id": 278036,
  "title": "Shaq Reveals Why WNBA Rivals Are 'Jealous' of Caitlin Clark",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/shaq-reveals-why-wnba-rivals-are-jealous-of-caitlin-clark",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-07T19:14:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/shaq-reveals-why-wnba-rivals-are-jealous-of-caitlin-clark-12298560"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Shaq O'Neal weighed in on the rivalry between Caitlin Clark and her WNBA peers, revealing the source of their animosity. The NBA legend suggested that Clark's rivals are secretly jealous of her exceptional skills and rapid progress in the league. According to O'Neal, this envy is the driving force behind their efforts to undermine her performance. He believes that if Clark maintains her current level of play, the remaining players in the WNBA will eventually recognize her talent and offer her a spot on the team. O'Neal further stated that Clark's remarkable achievements, including being the fastest player to reach 1,000 points, 250 rebounds, and 250 assists in just 54 career games, have already broken the record previously held by Diana Taurasi.",
  "summary": "Shaquille O'Neal revealed why he believes rival WNBA players are \"jealous\" of Indiana Fever star guard Caitlin Clark.",
  "key_points": [
    "Shaq O'Neal reveals WNBA rivals' jealousy of Caitlin Clark's skills.",
    "Clark's rapid progress and record-breaking achievements fuel rivalry.",
    "Clark's talent may earn her a spot on the WNBA team."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}