Michael Porter Jr. Thinks Caitlin Clark Could Score In The NBA, Weighs In On Trans Athletes In Women's Sports

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Caitlin Clark isn't just the topic of the WNBA world, but the basketball world in general, which is saying something given that we're in the middle of the NBA Finals. 

Clark getting hip-checked to the floor in a non-basketball play, potentially being targeted by other players, and the usual suspects bringing race into the equation have caused everyone to share an opinion on Clark in some form or fashion.

Michael Porter Jr. spoke about Clark during an appearance on the ‘Full Send’ podcast last month. He specifically brought up the former Iowa star when asked which WNBA player he thought could score a bucket in the NBA.

"She's cold, bro. I never watched her play until the tournament, and I was actually in shock how good she was," Porter said of Clark. "The way she was and the range she has, she's like the female Steph Curry. Caitlin is cold. That is the one girl, if she was in an NBA game – on defense she would get cooked, but offensively, she'll knock down some corner threes or like a swing, swing three. She can shoot from that far."

Lisa Leslie wanted Caitlin Clark on the Olympic roster. (Credit: Getty Images)

Lisa Leslie wanted Caitlin Clark on the Olympic roster. (Credit: Getty Images)

That's a pretty level-headed take. Clark, like every player in the WNBA, would struggle on the defensive side of the floor against NBA players, but with her range from three-point land, she would likely be able to earn a few points against the men.

On the topic of mixed-gender sports, Porter Jr. made his opinion about transgender athletes - biological men - competing in women's sports. 

"Most women can’t compete with men, and I don’t think men should be able to transition and play with women. That whole conversation just irritates me."

Another fair take from Porter Jr., and one that anyone who possesses common sense can agree with. 

Porter Jr.'s past comments about Clark went viral on social media over the weekend after USA Basketball made the incredibly unwise decision to keep her off of the U.S. Olympic roster for the upcoming Games in France.

Clark recently became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 200 points and 50 assists.

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