The Indiana Pacers are one step closer to an NBA title after a strong defensive showing from their players. Pascal Siakam and company are trying to finish off an unlikely title run while silencing the doubters. Indiana basketball is on a roll right now, with the Pacers surging and the WNBA’s Indiana Fever showing out with stars of their own.
The WNBA has grown into one of the top women’s basketball leagues in the world. So with the Pacers in the Finals and Indiana hoops buzzing, an old clip of Siakam popped back up on social media — one where he’s asked about two fan-favorite stars: Tyrese Haliburton and Caitlin Clark.
Pascal Siakam Once Gave His Verdict on Tyrese Haliburton and Caitlin Clark
In a video resurfaced online, two interviewers ask Siakam the million-dollar question: Who’s the bigger star in Indiana—Haliburton or Clark? The video is from earlier, but it’s making the rounds again. Siakam laughs at the question. Does he stay loyal to Haliburton or go with Clark?
It’s a tough one, but he picked Clark. Siakam said, “Caitlin is a, yeah, she’s a beast, man. And they love her. So, I’ll probably say Caitlin Clark. I love Tyrese, but she’s on another level in terms of just the love that she has.”
Pascal Siakam telling it like it is lmao pic.twitter.com/pHHzNdxCs0
— lo (@caitscroptop) June 12, 2025
Haliburton and Clark have both helped change the direction of Indiana’s franchises. Haliburton came over from the Kings and took off, getting better every season. His clutch shooting during the playoffs helped carry the Pacers to the 2025 Finals. Now, he’s chasing a championship.
Clark, meanwhile, had a rookie year to remember. She broke multiple records and was named TIME magazine’s 2024 Athlete of the Year. She led the WNBA last season in assists with 8.4 per game and hit 122 3-pointers. Still, the two stars have nothing but respect when they cross paths.
Let’s break down how they stack up in the battle of Indiana’s biggest names.
Clark vs. Haliburton: Battle of the Indiana Stars
We looked at Haliburton’s 2023-24 NBA stats and Clark’s 2024 WNBA season to compare them side by side. Haliburton averaged 20.1 points and shot 36.4% from deep.
Clark put up 19.2 points and shot 34.4% on 3-pointers. The scoring and shooting numbers are close.
Both are elite passers. Haliburton dished out 10.9 assists per game, while Clark had 8.4. That gives Haliburton the edge there. Clark grabs more boards, though, averaging 5.7 rebounds to Haliburton’s 3.9. Fans can decide who wins this one.
It’s all in good fun, of course — there are tons of differences between the leagues and teams. But one thing’s for sure: Haliburton and Clark have taken Indiana basketball to the next level, and they both have their eyes on championships.
