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“Steph Curry’s Influence”: Mesmerized by Caitlin Clark, Paul Pierce Makes Stunning “Girl or Boy” Claim

Published 04/02/2024, 1:34 PM EDT

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When fans of hoops turned in to watch the NCAA tournament, they saw something that even the most seasoned commentators could not have predicted. In the middle of the thrilling action, veteran NBA player Paul Pierce said something that sent shockwaves through the basketball community and got fans thinking about an unconventional question: What does Caitlin Clark’s play indicate about Stephen Curry’s impact on basketball in the future?

Paul Pierce’s comment about Caitlin Clark’s performance highlights how much Stephen Curry has influenced basketball in recent times. As Clark’s profile grows, her extraordinary skills keep growing at a rapid pace, with Curry being the game-changer for all!

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Paul Pierce’s recent remarks on Caitlin Clark’s performance have caused a stir in the basketball community. Pierce made a bold declaration, saying, “This is Steph Curry’s influence.” Pierce questions conventional analogies in women’s basketball and emphasizes the game-changing impact of Curry’s influence by comparing Clark’s style of play to that of the NBA great.

During a conversation, Paul Pierce stated, “I was mesmerized by her. And I will tell you this: this was the greatest performance I’ve ever seen in the NCAA tournament. Girl or boy? Greatest performance.” He continued, “You know, all the hype coming into this is going to be people who’ve never watched the girls’ basketball game, watched a lot of people watched for the first time yesterday and saw. A potential and a girl who’s been in the spotlight all year long, live up and even to me, surpassed what I expected from her yesterday.”

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Pierce’s claim goes beyond a simple comparison; it represents a more significant change in how people view female athletes and their potential. 

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Pierce made this bold assertion in response to Caitlin Clark’s NCAA tournament performance. Being the all-time greatest scorer in NCAA Division I, Clark has received a lot of praise for her remarkable talent and basketball IQ. Many people compare Curry’s style of play to Pierce’s because they both excel at controlling the game with their accurate shooting and inventive playmaking.

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Paul Pierce mentioned, “When you go out there with the scouting report geared to stop you in the biggest game of your life, that wasn’t a championship game and perform like this. Skip. Coach said it after. Generational player. This is Steph Curry’s influence. Now I’ve never compared a female basketball player to an NBA player.”

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In addition to captivating spectators, Clark’s incredible performance upended preconceived notions about women’s basketball. With every amazing feat of skill, Clark changes the perception of female athletes and wins the admiration and respect of both observers and supporters.

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