Caitlin Clark has not come in and instantly dominated the WNBA. She never was going to. This league is too talented.
The Fever started regular-season play this week, and above all, it has showed that a rebuild doesn't happen overnight.
The atmosphere was electric for Clark's home debut and there were brief flashes from the Fever, but it's clear they've got plenty to work on before they can compete with the WNBA's elite teams.
Breanna Stewart says Caitlin Clark reminds her of her rookie season with the Seattle Storm in 2016 when she was the top pick. 'There's an adjustment.'