​Candace Parker did not hold back after hearing how WNBA players voted on Caitlin Clark’s All-Star case. Clark was named a starter for the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game after finishing second among guards in fan voting and third in media voting. The Indiana Fever star landed only 11th in the player vote, a result that stunned Parker and added another twist to the ongoing discussion about how Clark is perceived within the league.
“I wholeheartedly believe that there need to be some rules with the WNBA players because this is getting out of hand,” Parker said on the latest episode of her Post Moves podcast with Fever forward Aliyah Boston. “Caitlin Clark voted 11th-best guard by WNBA players? That’s crazy.”
The All-Star starters are determined through a weighted formula: 50 percent fan voting, 25 percent media voting, and 25 percent player voting. Clark’s strong support from fans and media was enough to secure her a starting spot, but the player vote result stood out as a clear outlier. Parker, a three-time WNBA champion, seven-time All-Star, and newly inducted Hall of Famer, emphasized that players need to separate personal feelings from objective All-Star evaluation.
“When I sat down, as much as I did not like Diana Taurasi, there ain’t no way I’m not going to write her as an All-Star,” Parker said. “As much as I did not like anyone on the Lynx because they used to whoop our asses, I’m not going to not put Maya Moore or Sylvia Fowles.” She then grew more direct.
Candace Parker called out WNBA players after Caitlin Clark ranked just 11th among guards in the All-Star player voting. “I think people need to look at themselves in the mirror and realize, like, man, you’ve got some insecurities if you’re sitting down and putting Caitlin Clark as the 11th-best guard,” she said.
Statistically, Clark’s case is strong. She is averaging about 21.2 points and 8.2 assists per game, helping to lead a Fever squad that sits near the top of the Eastern Conference. She ranks among the league leaders in both scoring and playmaking, even as her defense, turnovers, and the immense spotlight surrounding her remain frequent talking points.
Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever celebrates with Sophie Cunningham #8 after scoring the game-winning three-pointer. The voting process itself has also come under scrutiny, adding another layer to the debate over how All-Star selections should be determined.