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Caitlin Clark Says She Wants to Borrow Luka Dončić’s Defender-Control Skill

She cited his ability to keep defenders on his hip as a blueprint for her next step.

Overview

  • Clark highlighted Dončić’s knack for steering defenders where he wants, saying she aims to learn how he keeps them behind or to the side.
  • On NBC’s pregame panel, Carmelo Anthony compared Clark’s court vision and quick-release shooting to Dončić.
  • Sporting News noted Dončić’s Lakers season at 33.7 points, 8.8 assists and 7.8 rebounds per game, describing production near a triple-double pace.
  • He recorded a 30-15-8 line in a 112-100 loss to the Knicks that night, reinforcing the traits Clark described.
  • Coverage framed Clark as a rising WNBA star who was 2024 Rookie of the Year, led the league in assists as a rookie and already owns two All-Star selections.