Candace Parker and Caitlin Clark (Photos via Imagn Images)

Former WNBA star Candace Parker has shared her feelings on Caitlin Clark with a six-word statement amid the latest controversy surrounding the Indiana Fever guard.

Clark is set to miss several games due to injury, but it’s been a dramatic start to yet another campaign as she’s wasted little time becoming the league’s main talking point.

The former Iowa star experienced extreme physicality entering the pros last term, and that hasn’t changed, although she’s dealing with it a lot better.

TMZ Sports caught up with Parker earlier this week and asked for her thoughts on the way Clark is being played in year 2 and delivered a terse message.

“Star players aren’t ever treated fairly,” she declared.

Parker’s take highlights the reality Clark will have to live with as a professional, especially one as talented as she is. Her contemporaries are clearly keen on forcing her to prove herself every night, so she shouldn’t expect anything to come cheaply.

Candace Parker Expects Big Things From Caitlin Clark

Caitlin Clark (Photo via Imang Images)

Candace Parker, a three-time champion and two-time MVP, knows what it’s like to be a superstar in the WNBA, and she’s seen it in Caitlin Clark, whom she expects to have significant accomplishments.

“It’s awesome,” she remarked. “It’s great. I think she has so many more years to come of greatness. So it’s been good watching her play.”

As noted above, the Fever guard has been sidelined with injury. She’s set to be out at least two weeks, having gone seven straight years without missing a single game.

As for Parker, her number will be retired by both the Chicago Sky and Los Angeles Sparks this year, with the Sky to do so in a ceremony on June 29 and the Sparks to follow with their own on August 25.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.