A provocative prediction from WNBA legend Rebecca Lobo about Caitlin Clark’s MVP potential has resurfaced, reigniting discussion among fans and analysts.
Though Rebecca Lobo’s playing days are behind her, the UConn Huskies alumna and WNBA icon remains a highly influential voice in women’s basketball media. Known for her keen insights and advocacy, Lobo’s comments about Clark have recently gained renewed traction.
On February 3, 2024, Lobo shared her confidence in Clark’s future performance on X, stating, “If @CaitlinClark22 gets drafted by the @IndianaFever this summer, I believe she will put up MVP-caliber numbers as a rookie. Despite the step up in competition from college, her game translates seamlessly, and her teammates will elevate her play.”
If @CaitlinClark22 gets drafted to the @IndianaFever this summer, I believe she will put up MVP-caliber numbers as a rookie. While her opponents will be at a different skill level than in college, her teammates will be at another level as well. Her game translates.
— Rebecca Lobo (@RebeccaLobo) February 4, 2024
The resurgence of Lobo’s post is timely, given that Clark has indeed emerged as a strong MVP contender in her rookie season. The debate over the MVP award is now seen as a close race between Clark and Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson, surpassing even the Rookie of the Year race between Clark and Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese.
Lobo’s earlier bold stance faced skepticism, but as Clark’s performance validates Lobo’s prediction, the former player’s foresight is being lauded.
“They always doubt her, but in the end, she’s always right,” one X user commented.
They always boo her but in the end she is always right, her words always come out to be true 🤭 https://t.co/ZUKKKkIVRY
— 𝓜𝓪𝓻 (@Cait22fever) August 23, 2024
“Her accuracy is incredible,” another added.
A third user shared a viral SAG Awards video clip to humorously highlight Lobo’s satisfaction with her accurate prediction.
Rebecca right nowpic.twitter.com/0pPVim7WVP https://t.co/iTmSaMl3Qo
— sYd🎰⸆⸉ (@444hater) August 23, 2024
While A’ja Wilson remains the leading favorite for the 2024 WNBA MVP, Clark has plenty of time to close the gap as the regular season progresses, making the MVP race increasingly compelling.
