​Less than half of the league’s players participated in WNBA All-Star voting, but those who did did not rate Caitlin Clark highly. Candace Parker, a WNBA legend and newly enshrined Hall of Famer, spoke candidly on Wednesday about Clark’s placement at 11th among guards in All-Star voting by players. Parker voiced her thoughts during a conversation with Clark’s Indiana Fever teammate, Aliyah Boston, on their weekly “Post Moves” podcast.
“I wholeheartedly believe that there need to be some rules with the WNBA players, because this is getting out of hand,” Parker said. “Caitlin Clark voted 11th-best guard by WNBA players? That’s crazy.” Parker’s comments came in the wake of last week’s release of the All-Star voting results for starters. Clark had been voted a starter, but not with the overwhelming support from her peers that some might have expected.
All-Star starters are chosen through a weighted vote that includes fans (50%), players (25%), and the media (25%). The four guards and six frontcourt players who receive the most votes among these groups are named starters. In the guard category, Clark finished second in fan voting, third in media voting, and a distant 11th among players. Even with the weighted system that heavily favors fan input, her ranking among players did not derail her from securing a starting spot in the guards’ lineup.
Parker did not spare the players from scrutiny, emphasizing the need for self-reflection among them. “I think people need to look at themselves in the mirror and realize, like, you’ve got some insecurities if you’re sitting down and putting Caitlin Clark as the 11th-best guard,” Parker said. “Ya’ll need to go to a therapist and figure out what childhood issues you have.” Parker also addressed Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum, who finished 12th in player voting among guards, noting that Plum has missed eight games due to injury, which Parker suggested could reasonably affect perceptions and voting.
Clark, meanwhile, has remained healthy and has stepped back into All-Star form after injuries limited her availability and performance during the 2025 season. In 17 games this season, she has averaged 21.2 points, 8.2 assists, 4 rebounds, 0.8 steals, and 0.6 blocks while shooting 43% from the field and 34.4% on 3-point attempts across 7.5 attempts per game. Her production has helped the Fever, who hold the best record in the Eastern Conference, to a 12-8 mark during the campaign.
Clark has been a focal point of attention since her dominant 2024 rookie season, and that notoriety continues to draw mixed reactions from players, fans, and the media. The vote results reflecting Clark’s 11th-place standing among guards in the players’ portion of the ballot highlight the ongoing conversation about perception, popularity, and performance within the league. With the All-Star game now on the horizon, debates about voting dynamics, the influence of star power, and the league’s broader media landscape are likely to persist as fans, players, and analysts parse the implications of this year’s voting outcomes.