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"When It's Hot, You Got to Milk It": WNBA Failed to Capitalize Caitlin Clark on Her Arrival, Says Ex-Clippers

Former professional basketball player Olden Polynice recently criticized the women's professional league for its scheduling decisions during a rising star's initial campaign. Appearing on a podcast, the former center argued that organizers failed to maximize popularity by immediately matching the incoming rookie against the top two defensive units in the competition.

Although the commentator misstated the exact number of tough opening matches, pointing to two fixtures when the player actually faced a grueling four-game stretch against elite opponents, the critique highlights the intense competition at the start of the career. During that difficult opening sequence, the team suffered multiple defeats against formidable squads, including the Connecticut team and the New York roster, while the newcomer struggled with high turnovers and heavy defensive pressure.

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