Caitlin Clark Gets Blunt Jason Whitlock Criticism As He Backs Kelsey Mitchell’s MVP Push
· Yahoo Sports
Caitlin Clark may have been putting up monster numbers as of late, but for veteran sports analyst Jason Whitlock, she’s still far from her teammate, Kelsey Mitchell, when it comes to the MVP race.
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In a video posted on X on Monday, Whitlock talked about how Clark struggles to perform against stronger teams and how she stat pads against the weaker ones and even compared her to Mitchell, who performs well regardless of who they face.
“Kelsey Mitchell plays her best against the best,” Whitlock said. “Mitchell is flatlined – 25 a night against Las Vegas, against New York, against whoever shows up with length. Clark’s numbers crater the moment real defense steps on the floor.”
He added in the caption of the video, “This weekend summed up this season for Caitlin Clark: Folding under pressure versus a contender on Friday and a masterpiece versus one of the league’s bottom feeders last night. You don’t get that inconsistency with Kelsey Mitchell.
Whitlock’s comments echoed what Sophie Cunningham said to NBC sideline reporter Ashley ShahAhmadi after she referred to Mitchell as the MVP.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) celebrates Saturday, July 18, 2026, during the second half of a game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Indiana Fever defeated the New York Liberty, 108-88.Clark’s numbers against the Chicago Sky on Sunday backed Whitlock’s observations, after she put up 37 points and 10 assists. However, compared to her performance against Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings on Thursday, where she only had 10 points, CC would have to show up more against the tougher teams in the league if she wants to prove that she’s not just a stat-padder, but more of a reliable player that could help the Fever win this season’s championship.
“No better backcourt duo in the league”: Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell get glowing recommendation from the Indiana Fever following a solid night against the Chicago Sky
While many people pitted Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell against each other in the MVP race, the Indiana Fever themselves applauded their efforts on Sunday following their 110-93 win over the Chicago Sky.
Indiana’s dynamic duo combined for 67 points in their blowout win against the Sky with Clark finishing with 37 points and 10 assists, and setting a new career-high with eight triples in the game, while Mitchell exploded for 30 points on 6-for-9 shooting from three-point range.
Indiana Fever’s Aliyah Boston (7), Caitlin Clark (22) and Kelsey Mitchell (0) take a phot before the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.Their massive performance was just the third time in their respective careers that they have scored at least 30 points in the same game. The Fever organization flexed their dynamic duo in their socials.
“No better backcourt duo in the league,” the Fever wrote, along with a highlight reel of Clark and Mitchell from the Sky game.
So far this season, Clark and Mitchell are proving that they are worthy of the praise from their organization, with Mitchell averaging 24.8 points per game, second in the league, while Clark, who’s third, averages 22.1 points. She’s also second in the league in assists with 8.3 assists.