***Official CAITLIN CLARK Thread***

[BostonNut]

Originally Posted by asujbl

She’s like 145 pounds

She isn’t 255 like LeBron

Blowout posters can’t relate to what a flop is when you’re skinny

Speaking of, LeBron wouldn’t last 5 minutes in this physical version of the WNBA.

[bradjames12]

I'm just glad to see her teammates having her back..

Last season CC would get knocked around and teammates didn't do squat.

[boxbuster7]

wonder what has more viewers tonight

game 6 of the nba finals or indiana fever regular season game

[asujbl]

Originally Posted by boxbuster7

wonder what has more viewers tonight

game 6 of the nba finals or indiana fever regular season game

What channel is the Fever on?

Honestly might be close

No one gives two craps about these finals

[pspa123]

Back to cards, have not read the whole thread, why are there literally NO 10s of the logo prizm no. 22? Looking at my raw one it looks pretty perfect, is there some recurring flaw that prevents any 10s?

[boxbuster7]

Originally Posted by asujbl

What channel is the Fever on?

Honestly might be close

No one gives two craps about these finals

amazon prime

[Incarnadine]

Looking forward to this game. Hopefully we get to see CC and Kate Martin on the court at the same time tonight.
Just announced the Fever coach, Stephanie White, is out for personal reasons tonight.

[Mahomie]

Originally Posted by Incarnadine

Not directly about CC, but as I predicted earlier all Sophie Cunningham jerseys in all sizes have suddenly sold out ($79.99 each).

Sophie Cunningham cards are moving, too. CC halo effect I guess.

Her 2021 Prizm base rookie is selling for $20-30.

There's no RC logo on it, as her rookie year was 2019 and she wasn't on the 2020 checklist. Somewhat easy to miss if you're flipping through a stack of base cards.

[Incarnadine]

CC shooting is off tonight, just 2 points nearing halftime. 5 assists so far, but should be at least 9 if they could make the simple layups.

[Archangel1775]

NGL, I was hoping to see her drop logo 3's. She was off, way off tonight. Overall, the game wasn't easy to watch. Terrible passes was the biggest issue IMO. I understand they are women but I honestly wouldn't have watched it without CC.

[BoSoxFan1999]

Originally Posted by Mahomie

Sophie Cunningham cards are moving, too. CC halo effect I guess.

Her 2021 Prizm base rookie is selling for $20-30.

There's no RC logo on it, as her rookie year was 2019 and she wasn't on the 2020 checklist. Somewhat easy to miss if you're flipping through a stack of base cards.

Sometimes collecting Robin/#2 instead of Batman/#1 is more lucrative.

[was1two]

Grade popped for this today

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[yoyosh]

Another example of the CC effect….Sophie Cunningham cards are now selling!

[pspa123]

Will the Clark craze spill over to past and current superstars such as Taurasi, Bird, Parker, Stewart,etc.? Thoughts? Many of these cards were produced in relatively low quantities, a mere fraction of today's production.

[asujbl]

Originally Posted by pspa123

Will the Clark craze spill over to past and current superstars such as Taurasi, Bird, Parker, Stewart,etc.? Thoughts? Many of these cards were produced in relatively low quantities, a mere fraction of today's production.

Nope.

[bub838]

Originally Posted by pspa123

Will the Clark craze spill over to past and current superstars such as Taurasi, Bird, Parker, Stewart,etc.? Thoughts? Many of these cards were produced in relatively low quantities, a mere fraction of today's production.

I don't think so, at least with the older players. Caitlin Clark's cards are a vehicle for hype and speculative investment right at this moment. She's getting pumped up real good. I don't think Sue Bird rookie cards are getting pumped up anytime soon.

There is some spill over on Cameron Brink. I also think Paige Bueckers cards will be hyped up.

[pspa123]

Originally Posted by bub838

I don't think so, at least with the older players. Caitlin Clark's cards are a vehicle for hype and speculative investment right at this moment. She's getting pumped up real good. I don't think Sue Bird rookie cards are getting pumped up anytime soon.

There is some spill over on Cameron Brink. I also think Paige Bueckers cards will be hyped up.

I guess my thinking was maybe the Clark craze in part reflects an overall increase in interest in the WNBA, and that could translate to more people collecting more broadly. I think we saw something like that in soccer a while back -- all soccer cards used to be dirt cheap, then the whole segment went insane maybe driven by but not limited to Messi and Ronaldo.

[Bosoxfan5990]

Originally Posted by pspa123

Will the Clark craze spill over to past and current superstars such as Taurasi, Bird, Parker, Stewart,etc.? Thoughts? Many of these cards were produced in relatively low quantities, a mere fraction of today's production.

Originally Posted by pspa123

I guess my thinking was maybe the Clark craze in part reflects an overall increase in interest in the WNBA, and that could translate to more people collecting more broadly. I think we saw something like that in soccer a while back -- all soccer cards used to be dirt cheap, then the whole segment went insane maybe driven by but not limited to Messi and Ronaldo.

It's not the worst idea if you want to take a chance on it.

[Incarnadine]

Originally Posted by pspa123

I guess my thinking was maybe the Clark craze in part reflects an overall increase in interest in the WNBA, and that could translate to more people collecting more broadly. I think we saw something like that in soccer a while back -- all soccer cards used to be dirt cheap, then the whole segment went insane maybe driven by but not limited to Messi and Ronaldo.

The overall interest in the WNBA is overestimated. When CC was out for 3 weeks we got a good look at the popularity of the WNBA without her, ratings plummeted 55% for the league (53% for Fever games), ticket prices for games against the Fever without CC crashed (Sky tickets could be had for just $3 just before game time).

As soon as CC was back ratings bounced right back. If CC suffers a major injury or walks away in disgust I think the league might not survive for long.
The league has done everything possible to fumble the bag for over a year now, not protecting it's primary asset and not fixing the atrocious officiating.

[pspa123]

Originally Posted by Incarnadine

The overall interest in the WNBA is overestimated. When CC was out for 3 weeks we got a good look at the popularity of the WNBA without her, ratings plummeted 55% for the league (53% for Fever games), ticket prices for games against the Fever without CC crashed (Sky tickets could be had for just $3 just before game time).

As soon as CC was back ratings bounced right back. If CC suffers a major injury or walks away in disgust I think the league might not survive for long.
The league has done everything possible to fumble the bag for over a year now, not protecting it's primary asset and not fixing the atrocious officiating.

You would THINK these other players would realize, as I think NHL players did of Gretzky, that Clark is their ticket to a more lucrative future and it's in everyone's interest not to try to beat her up. How short sighted. But yes the league should do something too.

[bub838]

Originally Posted by pspa123

I guess my thinking was maybe the Clark craze in part reflects an overall increase in interest in the WNBA, and that could translate to more people collecting more broadly. I think we saw something like that in soccer a while back -- all soccer cards used to be dirt cheap, then the whole segment went insane maybe driven by but not limited to Messi and Ronaldo.

If it happens that interest will gravitate to the younger players like Bueckers and (eventually) Watkins. They have the hype machine built and ready for them. Hobby money loves rookie hype and that’s not just wnba.

[bub838]

Originally Posted by pspa123

You would THINK these other players would realize, as I think NHL players did of Gretzky, that Clark is their ticket to a more lucrative future and it's in everyone's interest not to try to beat her up. How short sighted. But yes the league should do something too.

They won’t care until it actually goes in their pockets. Players really started embracing getting their asses beat by Tiger Woods once the tournaments purses started rising…

[Incarnadine]

CC looks hesitant to shoot, only 2 attempts in the 1st quarter. 6 assists already, could have had another 2 from blown layups.

[Scottish Punk]

Originally Posted by Incarnadine

CC looks hesitant to shoot, only 2 attempts in the 1st quarter. 6 assists already, could have had another 2 from blown layups.

Also, extreme low energy and lazy on defense. Disappointing game.

[ThatGuyPal]

Originally Posted by Incarnadine

The overall interest in the WNBA is overestimated. When CC was out for 3 weeks we got a good look at the popularity of the WNBA without her, ratings plummeted 55% for the league (53% for Fever games), ticket prices for games against the Fever without CC crashed (Sky tickets could be had for just $3 just before game time).

As soon as CC was back ratings bounced right back. If CC suffers a major injury or walks away in disgust I think the league might not survive for long.
The league has done everything possible to fumble the bag for over a year now, not protecting it's primary asset and not fixing the atrocious officiating.

They don’t care because incase you haven’t realized the WNBA isn’t going anywhere even if Clark does leave. Profitable or not we are in the days of women’s leagues in the mainstream, more leagues have formed like PWHL one of the originals isn’t about to go under