Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner gesture to Caitlin Clark shows how they feel about WNBA rookie

As the Indiana Fever and Phoenix Mercury prepared to tip off the WNBA's final game of June on Sunday, Brittney Griner and Diana Taurasi each exchanged a brief hug with star rookie Caitlin Clark near the mid-court circle.

The WNBA icons' embrace of Clark — Griner and Taurasi have combined for 18 All-Star appearances across their illustrious careers — came after the young point guard's controversial comments that some interpreted as an attack against the league's veterans.

During a post-game media availability this week, Clark was asked, "What's the best advice given to you in-game this season?" The Fever rookie responded by saying, "Nobody gives me advice in games. I wish," before a wry laugh. Much has been made of the relationship between WNBA veterans and some of the big names in this year's rookie class headlined by Clark, but there was a clear sign of respect displayed by Taurasi, Griner and Clark before tip-off.



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