Overview
- Caitlin Clark referenced the moment on social media with smirking emojis after Payton Pritchard hit a first-quarter buzzer-beater against Dallas.
- During NBC’s Sunday pregame, Reggie Miller likened Clark to Pritchard, and Clark’s on-air reaction circulated widely.
- Carmelo Anthony countered on the broadcast that Clark resembles Luka Dončić because she dictates tempo and creates as both scorer and passer.
- Paul Pierce later labeled Miller’s comparison an embarrassment, reinforcing criticism that the comp undersold Clark’s role.
- The debate has unfolded as Clark expands her NBC presence and expresses confidence about ongoing WNBA–WNBPA CBA negotiations.