{
  "id": 3534602,
  "title": "Caitlin Clark has 'a Michael Jordan mindset' and is 'Taylor Swift in tennis shoes'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/caitlin-clark-has-a-michael-jordan-mindset-and-is-taylor-swift-in-3534602",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T15:42:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/caitlin-clark-michael-jordan-mindset-154205543.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has emerged as a prominent figure in the WNBA, garnering significant interest. Fox Sports commentator Colin Cowherd compared her playing style to that of Steph Curry, while emphasizing her \"Michael Jordan mindset.\" Cowherd noted that Clark's presence is a key driver behind the league's financial success, thanks to a new collective bargaining agreement that significantly improves player pay and travel conditions, along with a lucrative TV deal.\n\nClark's recent performance against the Chicago Sky showcased her all-around skills, as she recorded her fifth 30-point-plus, 10-assist-plus game. She averages 22.1 points, 8.3 assists, and 3.8 rebounds per game, ranking third in the WNBA in scoring, first in assists, and first in free throw percentage.\n\nDespite being surrounded by controversy, Clark has maintained a focus on her basketball abilities and business approach. Cowherd highlighted the league's growth due to Clark's exceptional talent, comparing her influence to that of Michael Jordan in basketball. Clark's impact, similar to Taylor Swift in tennis shoes, is undeniable, drawing attention and contributing to the WNBA's financial and competitive success.",
  "summary": "Caitlin Clark had her fifth career 30-point-plus, 10-assist-plus performance against the Chicago Sky. The rest of WNBA history includes four such games.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Caitlin Clark trends online after what Olivia Miles did in WNBA game",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/caitlin-clark-trends-online-after-what-olivia-miles-did-in-wnba-game",
        "published": "2026-08-26T03:37:26.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}