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Caitlin Clark Leans Into Reggie Miller’s Pritchard Comparison After Buzzer-Beater

Her smirking response to Payton Pritchard’s buzzer-beater signaled she was unbothered, shifting attention to how her game is compared to NBA peers.

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Feb 3, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) hugs Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) after the game at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Clark posted smirking emojis on social media after Pritchard hit a first‑quarter buzzer-beater against the Mavericks on Tuesday night.
  • The post followed days of online criticism of Reggie Miller’s NBC pregame remark likening Clark to Pritchard, a moment that went viral after Clark’s on-air expression changed.
  • Former players, including Paul Pierce, blasted the comparison as underselling her impact, while Carmelo Anthony countered on the broadcast by likening Clark to Luka Dončić.
  • Coverage noted Pritchard’s credentials—2025 Sixth Man of the Year and a key Celtics contributor this season—explaining why some saw Miller’s take as skill-based even if mismatched on scale.
  • Stories also highlighted Clark’s rising media presence with NBC and her public optimism that ongoing WNBA–WNBPA CBA talks will produce an agreement in the coming weeks.