Stephen A. Smith Questions Caitlin Clark's Late-Game Role
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Stephen A. Smith Questions Caitlin Clark's Late-Game Role

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Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark struggled in Thursday night’s game against the Las Vegas Aces, leading to criticism from ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith regarding her handling of the ball in crucial moments.

The Indiana Fever star had an uncharacteristically poor performance, finishing with eight turnovers and shooting 7-for-20 from the field, including a 2-for-10 mark from three-point range. While Clark’s overall statistics were down, it was her late-game miscues that drew particular attention.

Stephen A. Smith specifically questioned whether Caitlin Clark should have possession of the ball when games are on the line. The source does not include a direct quote explaining *why* Smith believes this, but implies his concern stems from her performance in Thursday’s game against the Aces where she had opportunities to secure victory but failed to do so. The article highlights that Clark had a chance “to all but clinch…” the game, suggesting those late-game attempts were unsuccessful.

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