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“I hope CC doesn’t have to wait 7 years” – WNBA Fans Erupt Over Caitlin Clark-Michael Jordan Comparison Following Fever’s Playoff Elimination

WNBA fans erupted online after Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark had another playoff disappointment. The Fever lost in the first round of the postseason, losing after three games to the Las Vegas Aces.

By Reign Amurao · Sportskeeda

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 5:11 AM

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Fans voiced strong reactions online after Linda Cohn compared Caitlin Clark's championship timeline to Michael Jordan's.
Linda Cohn argued that Michael Jordan played over 500 games before winning his first NBA championship.
The Indiana Fever were eliminated from the postseason after losing in three games to the Las Vegas Aces.

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WNBA fans reacted strongly online after broadcaster Linda Cohn compared Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark to NBA legend Michael Jordan following Indiana's first-round playoff elimination. Defending Clark against critical media narratives, Cohn pointed out that Jordan played more than 500 regular-season games before capturing his first championship, whereas Clark has played fewer than 100.

Fans voiced mixed opinions on social media, with some agreeing she needs patience while others rejected comparing Clark to Jordan. The discussion followed the Fever's three-game series loss to the Las Vegas Aces, which contrasted with rival Angel Reese advancing to the WNBA Finals with the Atlanta Dream.

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