Caitlin Clark, named TIME Magazine’s Athlete of the Year, appeared on the New Heights podcast with Travis and Jason Kelce to discuss various sports topics, including the WNBA, NBA, and NFL. During the episode, she addressed the NBA’s declining ratings with a touch of sarcasm.Clark challenged the perception that NBA players are viewed by “average” fans as having made the game softer or changed it significantly. Following her comments, Travis Kelce inquired about her thoughts on introducing a four-point line in the NBA. Clark enthusiastically responded, “I love that, let’s do it! That’s a great idea. Hey (NBA commissioner) Adam Silver — four-point line.”Travis then jokingly suggested a “hockey-style fight” could be allowed once per game. Clark humorously agreed, saying, “Two-minute penalty box. Then you can come back in; you don’t get ejected.”
Caitlin Clark has expressed her views on the evolution of skill in the NBA, noting that the game’s physicality has significantly changed over time. “The physicality of the league has changed a lot,” she remarked, suggesting that some fans may desire more toughness and perceive the game as softer now. However, Clark believes this perception stems from the evolution of skills within the sport. She emphasized that basketball is continuously evolving, stating, “It’s going to be different from when (Michael Jordan) played and it’s going to be different in 10 years than it is now.”As for her upcoming season, the 2025 WNBA season will commence this spring, with Clark’s debut for the Indiana Fever set for May 17 against Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky.
