Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark broke the WNBA record for assists by a rookie in a single season during a game against the Seattle Storm on Sunday.
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The Iowa player broke the record previously held by Ticha Penicheiro, who had 225 assists in 1998 while playing for the Sacramento Monarchs.
"Super proud of you," the Portuguese guard said in a video shared on X congratulating Clark. "I know how much work you put in. A lot of people always talked about your shooting. I was always fascinated by your passing, your court vision and how you make your teammates better. So this record is in good hands. And keep doing what you're doing, keep elevating your game and the women's game and the WNBA to the next level."
The WNBA season was shorter during Penicheiro's rookie year, according to The Athletic, but it took her 30 games to reach 225. Clark surpassed that mark 28 games into the season, leaving her with 12 games left to increase the mark.
