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Caitlin Clark Keeps Reggie Miller’s Pritchard Comparison Alive as Data Underscores Celtics Guard’s Efficiency

Clark’s playful responses kept the viral comparison in circulation, with coverage spotlighting Pritchard’s league-leading isolation efficiency.

Overview

  • Reggie Miller likened Clark to Boston’s Payton Pritchard on NBC’s pregame show, a moment that went viral after Clark’s on-air reaction.
  • Clark later engaged the moment on social media by reposting Pritchard’s first‑quarter buzzer beater with smirking emojis.
  • On Feb. 7, Clark’s brother Colin commented “Payton Pritchard type” on her practice post, renewing attention to the comparison.
  • Per NBA.com, Pritchard leads the league in isolation efficiency at 63.5% on 1.8 attempts per game, with reporters noting a recent scoring surge.
  • Pritchard downplayed the discourse and praised Clark, while figures such as Paul Pierce, Sophie Cunningham and Candace Parker offered alternative or nuanced parallels to describe her game.