Caitlin Clark’s surprising placement in new WNBA stat sparks major debate
Caitlin Clark's unexpected ranking in the WNBA's new 'Gravity' metric has sparked significant debate among fans and analysts. Despite being one of the most heavily defended players in women's basketball, Clark did not make the top five in this new statistic. The rankings have raised questions about the effectiveness of the metric in capturing the unique defensive pressure she creates.
- ▪The WNBA introduced a new AI-powered statistic called 'Gravity' to measure how much defensive attention a player draws.
- ▪Caitlin Clark, despite her prominence, ranked tied for 19th with a score of 3.9, while teammates Kelsey Mitchell and Sophie Cunningham ranked higher.
- ▪Fans are questioning whether the Gravity metric accurately reflects the defensive pressure Clark generates before plays even begin.
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