Caitlin Clark’s influence on the game of basketball is undeniable. And now, she’s getting compared to arguably the greatest shooter of all time.
New York Liberty guard Marine Johannes, making her WNBA return in 2025, sees shades of Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry in Clark’s game — and she’s not the only one. The buzz around Clark is only getting louder, and the WNBA is feeling the impact. Once again, Clark finds herself at the center of the hype for the upcoming season.
Marine Johannes Sees Caitlin Clark as the WNBA’s Steph Curry
Johannes sat out the 2024 WNBA season, but she’s back with the defending champion Liberty. And in a conversation with Tony Parker and Nando De Colo, she had high praise for Clark.
Parker was amazed by Clark’s rise. He said, “I never saw as much excitement and media attention as for Caitlin Clark.” Agreeing with Parker, Johannes compared the Indiana Fever star to none other than Curry.
“A bit like Stephen Curry,” Johannes said in her native French. “I think that she and Paige Bueckers will be the future of the WNBA and women’s basketball. What she’s doing with her team is huge; everybody’s talking about it.”
tony parker: “for a girl in college bball, i never saw as much excitement and media attention as for caitlin clark…she really can revolutionize women’s bball?”
marine johannès: “yes, I think so,
a bit like stephen curry. what she’s doing…everybody’s talking about it.” pic.twitter.com/Fq9UzZ4heW— cc akgae (@clrkszn) March 22, 2025
The comparison makes a lot of sense. Just like Curry changed the NBA with his deep-range shooting and flashy play, Clark is reshaping the WNBA with her ability to score from anywhere and deliver no-look assists. From logo 3s to highlight passes, the 2024 No. 1 pick plays with a style that’s hard to ignore.
Johannes believes the WNBA is on the verge of something big. With Clark and Paige Bueckers set to headline the league in the coming years, she sees the sport reaching new heights.
“When the two of them will come to the league, I think it will evolve in the media. It’ll be cool,” Johannes added.
Clark’s Impact Already Changing the WNBA
Before she even stepped onto a WNBA court, Clark was already a household name. She led Iowa to back-to-back national championship games, putting up historic numbers along the way. Now, just one year into her pro career, the Fever has become the hottest ticket in the league.
The WNBA is riding the Caitlin Clark wave, and it’s paying off. More TV exposure, bigger crowds, and a spike in interest. Her influence is already shifting the league’s landscape.
As for Johannes and the Liberty, they’ll be one of the biggest obstacles in Clark’s path. The defending champs re-signed Johannes on Friday, March 21, locking in a key piece for their title defense. And if she’s right about Clark and Bueckers being the future, the WNBA’s next era is about to be must-watch basketball.