Fever's Cunningham Reacts to Reggie Miller's Caitlin Clark Comparison

WNBA star says Payton Pritchard comparison for Iowa standout 'probably not the best'

Feb. 4, 2026 at 8:07pm

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Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham responded to Reggie Miller's comparison of WNBA star Caitlin Clark to Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard, saying the NBA legend's assessment was likely not the best comparison for the "generational player" that Clark is.

Why it matters

Reggie Miller's player comparison for Caitlin Clark has sparked discussion around how elite WNBA players are viewed and evaluated relative to their NBA counterparts, especially when it comes to young, transcendent talents like Clark.

The details

During a pregame segment on NBC's "Basketball Night in America", Miller praised Clark's shooting ability and ball-handling skills, saying he would relinquish his "best shooter in Indiana" title to Clark and Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton. However, Miller's comparison of Clark to Celtics reserve Payton Pritchard caught many by surprise, as Clark is a focal point for the WNBA while Pritchard is a complementary player in the NBA.

  • The comments were made during NBC's pregame coverage on Sunday, February 4, 2026.

The players

Reggie Miller

A former Indiana Pacers player and current NBA analyst for NBC Sports.

Caitlin Clark

A star player for the Indiana Fever in the WNBA, known for her prolific scoring and playmaking abilities.

Sophie Cunningham

A player for the Indiana Fever who hosts the "Show Me Something" podcast, where she discussed Reggie Miller's Caitlin Clark comparison.

Payton Pritchard

A guard for the Boston Celtics in the NBA, known as a strong outside shooter and ball-handler.

Tyrese Haliburton

A guard for the Indiana Pacers in the NBA, who Reggie Miller also praised as a top shooter in Indiana.

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What they’re saying

“I personally love Reggie... I don't think he meant any harm by it, but I do think, like, probably not the best comparison for the generational player that Caitlin is.”

— Sophie Cunningham, Indiana Fever Player (Show Me Something Podcast)

The takeaway

Reggie Miller's player comparison for Caitlin Clark has sparked debate around how elite WNBA players are viewed relative to their NBA counterparts, highlighting the need for greater recognition and appreciation of the talent and impact of women's basketball stars like Clark.