Caitlin Clark Could Barely Hide Her Rage When Reggie Miller Compared Her Game To Payton Pritchard
Alex Goodlett. Getty Images.Cailtin Clark is one of the few athletes that I would consider is truly "must watch". When she gets going on the court, it's about as electric as it gets. It's not so different from how Steph Curry commands all of your attention when he enters that Vintage Steph zone and he's doing nothing but raining 40 footers right in your eyeball. With Caitlin Clark, it's the same shit. It's why a lot of people compare her and Steph. That is of course, unless you're Reggie Miller
Now listen, I can understand why Clark may have had that reaction when she heard the name Payton Pritchard. But I'm here to remind Cailtin that not only is Payton Pritchard a champion, but he's also really fucking good
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I'll have you know, Payton Pritchard leads the NBA in AST:TO ratio. Pretty important stat for a starting point guard if you ask me. He's putting up a very solid 17/5 this season while also being the best isolation player in the NBA
Would I compare his game to Clark? Not really. Especially not 2026 Payton Pritchard. That player has subbed the 30ft bombs for more of a Steve Nash-esq paint game season. He'll still take and make 3s, but not like Clark. His role is a bit different on this team. I get what Reggie may have meant because Pritchard does have a history of taking and making bombs, but their games really aren't all that alike, so I can understand why Clark had that reaction.
Personally, I would love to be compared to Payton Pritchard. He's the ultimate competitor. He's a winner and a champion. And on any given night, he can give your favorite team 40. Sounds like someone everyone should want to be compared to if we're being honest.