Sabrina Ionescu gets Caitlin Clark’s Fever dilemma during injury aftermath: ‘People know’
Sabrina Ionescu empathizes with Caitlin Clark's struggles during her third year in the WNBA. Both players faced high expectations after being top draft picks and have dealt with defensive scrutiny. Ionescu, who has improved her own defensive skills after overcoming an injury, believes experience is key to managing such challenges.
- ▪Sabrina Ionescu understands Caitlin Clark's defensive challenges as both were top draft picks and elite college players.
- ▪Ionescu has improved her defense over time, learning from her experiences and physical conditioning.
- ▪Ionescu has been sidelined with a sore back but is focused on getting better day by day.
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WNBA New York Liberty Sabrina Ionescu gets Caitlin Clark’s Fever dilemma during injury aftermath: ‘People know’ By Madeline Kenney Published June 5, 2026, 8:39 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google If there’s anyone who understands the growing pains Caitlin Clark is feeling in Year 3, perhaps it’s Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu. We’ve got you covered on the Liberty beat Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Madeline Kenney about all things Liberty and WNBA. tRY IT NOW Both were elite college stars and sharpshooters. Both broke records and are triple-double threats. Both went No. 1 overall in their respective draft classes and entered the league with a lot of outside expectations.
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