"Superstar showing": NBA gives a surprising response to Caitlin Clark's 'historic' achievement

The NBA appreciated Caitlin Clark, a WNBA prodigy, for her historic achievement in the recent game where she broke several records. Taking account of Clark’s mesmerizing performance, the NBA took to X and wrote an appreciative note to the Indiana Fever stalwart. Clark tied Courtney Vandersloot for most 20+ PT, 10+ AST games in WNBA history among other achievements.



NBA appreciated WNBA stalwart Caitlin Clark’s recent performance

While a lot is being said and done to create a harmonious environment in the basketball world and to bridge the distance between the NBA and WNBA, NBA made another significant move and showered praise on WNBA stalwart Caitlin Clark for her magnificent performance in the recent game. NBA wrote an appreciative note on X, saying:

“SUPERSTAR SHOWING FROM CAITLIN CLARK!

All the details on another HISTORIC night from the Fever star” (followed by a downward pointing emoji)

SUPERSTAR SHOWING FROM CAITLIN CLARK!

All the details on another HISTORIC night from the Fever star ⤵️ https://t.co/kV4BQkX6uH

— NBA (@NBA) May 21, 2025

And referred to WNBA’s post on Caitlin Clark’s achievements that equaled and broke a couple of records.

WNBA had congratulated the Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark for her ‘historic’ performance and outlined the details showing how special Clark’s appearance in the recent game was.

WNBA summed up her achievements, saying:

“Caitlin Clark continues to write her name in the record books! With her performance tonight vs. the Dream, she…

• ties Courtney Vandersloot for most 20+ PT, 10+ AST games in WNBA history (Clark - 42 games, Sloot - 394 games)
• becomes the first player in WNBA history to open the season with back-to-back 20+ PT, 10+ AST games
• becomes the first player in WNBA history with multiple games of 25+ PTS, 10+ AST, 5+ REB and 5+ 3PM
• totals her 6th 25+ PT, 10 AST game, passing Sabrina Ionescu for most in WNBA history”

Caitlin Clark continues to write her name in the record books! With her performance tonight vs. the Dream, she…

➡️ ties Courtney Vandersloot for most 20+ PT, 10+ AST games in WNBA history (Clark - 42 games, Sloot - 394 games)
➡️ becomes the first player in WNBA history to open… pic.twitter.com/cGSXkqKH8J

— WNBA (@WNBA) May 21, 2025

The NBA’s appreciation has been a pleasant surprise for the fans and followers of the basketball game. The X users posted encouraging reactions to the NBA’s appreciation post and called Caitlin ‘Next GOAT’, Superstar, and so on.



Fans dropped encouraging remarks on NBA’s appreciation post for Caitlin Clark

NBA’s shoutout to Caitlin Clark grabbed X users’ attention, and it generated 217.4K views till the writing of this news. The fans also dropped praises and showed support for the Indian Fever star, hailing her for an outstanding performance in the game against

“Historic,” commented an X user.

“Best female basketball player in the world,” wrote another user.

“Caitlin Clark is rewriting history with every game, proving she's the undeniable future of basketball,” - was another user’s comment.

Caitlin Clark is rewriting history with every game, proving she's the undeniable future of basketball.

— Tomer Rozenberg (@RozenbergTomer) May 21, 2025

“Caitlin Clark truly is the generational talent for the WNBA. Next goat!” was an appreciative comment from an X user.


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Caitlin Clark scored a game-high 27 points and also achieved five rebounds, 11 assists, and two steals. She matched a few significant records in the WNBA history and also received support from NBA legends like LeBron James.