Caitlin Clark and Larry Bird have a lot in common as two basketball stars from the Midwest, at one point based in Indiana. And as Clark’s rivalry with Angel Reese has gotten bigger, it’s gotten compared to Bird’s rivalry with Magic Johnson in the 1980s.
Therefore, it’s logical that fans have wanted to get Bird’s thoughts on Clark’s success, especially as Clark plays for a Fever team that is located in the same state where Bird was raised. However, Bird has largely stayed out of the spotlight when it comes to the WNBA rising star, even as she moved to Indiana.
So, what exactly has Bird said about Clark’s rise to stardom and rivalry with Reese? Here’s what is true and what is not.
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What did Larry Bird say about Caitlin Clark?
While there have been viral quotes about Clark that have been attributed to Bird, the truth is that the NBA Hall-of-Famer hasn’t said much about the WNBA point guard.
These quotes are taken out of context in YouTube clips and have been included in videos posted by accounts such as Ball Affairs and Hoops Central. These videos include headlines that are misleading to users and have caused confusion on social media about the validity of what Bird said.
Bird, who grew up about two hours outside…
