Have you any options.....

Options ? Well, I'd like her to endorse my new performance energy drink -


But ...maybe not an option.

I do have an opinion though, and it's based on my own experience playing college-level hoops :

Caitlin is the real deal, and a complete package of scoring, passing, free throw & assist skills. She's an impact player - for Indiana & for WNBA as a whole. The league knows that, and she knows it. She's improving her ability with every game & making smart career choices for long term.

But is she the only impact player in the league? Certainly not. What we're seeing now with all the talk about Caitlin being targeted for bullying & hate - or being spoiled & put on a pedestal, is typical sportshype and obscures the most important point : Quietly and gradually, NCAA & WNBA players & coaches have improved their game, and are now producing female athletes that are outstanding by any measure. I can think of at least 6 other women who are at or near Caitlin's skill level, and will emerge as legit rivals. What still lags is league management savvy, and absolutely terrible officiating.

Meantime, don't fret about Caitlin getting roughed up by the mean girl crew. She's tough & will survive, and Sophie & the rest of her team will deal with the outlaws.