Caitlin Clark Makes Public Request to NBA Teams Over Stephen Curry’s Foul Woes

Caitlin Clark makes Stephen Curry request to rest of NBA.

Caitlin Clark Makes Public Request to NBA Teams Over Stephen Curry’s Foul Woes

Stephen Curry and Caitlin Clark (Image credits - Firstsportz)

Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark is the most sought-after name in the WNBA. One of the most hyped players before setting foot into the WNBA, she was drafted as the number one pick by the Indiana Fever. Her rise to stardom has brought millions of fans into the league due to her electrifying style of play. Known for her creativity with the ball and her deep shooting range, Clark has often drawn comparisons to Golden State Warriors star, Stephen Curry.

Both superstars’ influence on modern-day basketball is undeniable. Their styles of play have reshaped how defenses play and how basketball is viewed today. Hence, Caitlin Clark is no stranger to excessive physical play from her peers, similar to what Stephen Curry has been through throughout his NBA career.

Clark is well known for expressing her opinions on social media. She is often seen reposting and commenting on posts. Recently, she reposted one of LeBron James‘ posts in her Instagram story, clapping back at critics. Just like James and Curry, Clark’s rise to fame has been undeniable.

After the Warriors’ 136-116 win over the Charlotte Hornets, Curry made headlines for the way the Hornets defended him, frequently grabbing, holding, and face-guarding him far from the ball as they restricted the guard to just 14 points.

On Monday, Clark weighed in directly in the comments with a blunt plea to defenders and it was the top comment on the post.

We want to see Steph making 12 threes a game. Stop grabbing him please.

For someone who goes through similar defenses, Clark’s comment does make sense, as she is one of the few players who could relate to Curry’s statements.

Caitlin Clark idolizes Stephen Curry

Clark would have been around seven years old when Curry was drafted as the number seven pick by the Warriors. And the rest is history. Alongside James, Curry is often seen as the face of the NBA and has shown no signs of slowing down in his 17th season. With numerous accolades to his name, Curry will go down as the player who changed the game of basketball forever.

Clark was scheduled to play at Chase Center against the Golden State Valkyries last season, home of Curry and the Warriors. She acknowledged Curry’s impact on her game, citing him as a player she has admired.

I grew up watching Steph. He’s one of the greatest basketball players of all time. What he’s been able to do in his career – he’s changed basketball. It’s cool to be here. He’s somebody I idolize.

It is clear from the 23-year-old’s style of play that she has admired Curry’s game. Like Curry, Clark’s presence alone forces defenses to adjust well before she crosses half-court. Throughout her WNBA career, she has routinely faced aggressive coverage and constant ball pressure as opposing defenses try their best to limit her shooting opportunities.

Stephen Curry voted as an All-Star starter

On Monday, the NBA announced the starters for the 2026 All-Star Game. Curry, along with Luka Doncic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, and Victor Wembanyama, were chosen as starters from the Western Conference. Despite a topsy-turvy start to the season for the Warriors, the Dubs seem to have found some rhythm halfway into the campaign as they are currently on a four-match winning streak.

Stephen Curry
Stephen Curry (Image credits – BBC)

44 games into the season, the Warriors sit at eighth in the Western Conference standings with a 25-19 record and are just 1.5 games behind the sixth-seeded Los Angeles Lakers for a direct playoff qualification. Curry is currently averaging 27.4 points, 3.7 rebounds and 5.1 assists in his 17th season.

Curry will be making his 12th NBA All-Star appearance and start for the 11th time. Curry finished ahead of Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, who many believed would be a starter ahead of the four-time champion. The 2022 Finals MVP just became the oldest point guard ever voted to start an All-Star Game at 37 years old.

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