Yes — sports media personality Nick Wright recently said that Caitlin Clark is the single most famous basketball player under the age of 35, claiming her fame currently exceeds that of major NBA stars like Luka Dončić and others in that age group. Wright made the comment on his show What’s Wright?, arguing that her popularity and reach — especially with how much attention she’s brought to the WNBA — put her atop that tier of basketball fame.
His exact phrasing was:
“The single most famous basketball player under the age of 35 is Caitlin Clark,” — Nick Wright.
What Wright was referring to:
- Wright contrasted Clark’s mainstream visibility — including TV ratings, media buzz, and general sports conversation — with that of many current NBA stars under 35, such as Dončić, Anthony Edwards, and others.
- He still acknowledged that the three most famous basketball players overall right now remain veterans like LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant, all over 35.
This take has sparked debate among fans and analysts over how celebrity and fame are measured across the NBA and WNBA — especially as Clark’s profile has grown rapidly since her Iowa collegiate career and WNBA debut.
Nick Wright believes Caitlin Clark is more famous than players like Luka Dončić.
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) February 18, 2026
“The single most famous basketball player under the age of 35 is Caitlin Clark.”
(🎥 @WhatsWrightShow )
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