Candace Parker Slams WNBA Players for Ranking Caitlin Clark 11th Among Guards

3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jul 8

Candace Parker called it “crazy” that WNBA players ranked Caitlin Clark just 11th among guards in All-Star voting, saying the result reflected insecurity rather than performance.
The outlier player vote did not keep Clark from starting because the system weights fans at 50% and players and media at 25% each; she finished second with fans and third with media.
Clark’s case was bolstered by a strong season: 21.2 points and 8.2 assists in 17 games for a 12-8 Indiana Fever team that leads the Eastern Conference.
Only 85 players reportedly voted, and Parker also questioned Kelsey Plum’s 12th-place player ranking, though she noted Plum’s eight-game injury absence may have affected that result.
The dispute adds to Clark’s broader tension with peers since her 2024 rookie season, when her rapid rise made her a constant flashpoint across the league.