{
  "id": 8665138,
  "title": "WNBA expert argues Caitlin Clark is ‘underrated’ despite calling her the ‘second-best player’ in the league",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/wnba-expert-argues-caitlin-clark-is-underrated-despite-calling-her",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-20T10:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/wnba-expert-argues-caitlin-clark-104500089.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "WNBA analyst Tony East has claimed that point guard Caitlin Clark is \"underrated\" despite being called the \"second-best player in the league.\" East, an Indiana Fever reporter, believes Clark's offensive prowess has been unmatched since her standout performance against the Seattle Storm on July 18. He further stated that Clark's shooting has been efficient, and her assists are tied with Alyssa Thomas at around 8.3. East considers Clark as the best offensive player in the league. However, he seems to think A'ja Wilson, a forward for the Las Vegas Aces, is the best player overall. Yet, Clark has been playing at an elite level in recent months, averaging 26 points and 10 assists per game. If she leads her team, the Fever, to a championship in the upcoming playoffs, East believes she could prove herself as the league's top player.",
  "summary": "Caitlin Clark is having the best season of her WNBA career, averaging 22. 6 points, 3.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "‘Best Player on the Indiana Fever,’ ‘This is Ridiculous’ — WNBA Fans Elevate ‘Insane’ Kelsey Mitchell Over Caitlin Clark After History-Making Night vs. Tempo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/best-player-on-the-indiana-fever-this-is-ridiculous-wnba-fans-elevate",
        "published": "2026-09-19T06:33:31.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}