Draymond Green Analyzes Caitlin Clark's Shooting Slump

Draymond Green sparked debate on July 11 when he highlighted Caitlin Clark’s three-point struggles, arguing the Indiana Fever rookie should shoot more despite her 15.8% accuracy this month. The Golden State Warriors forward’s Threads post questioned why Clark had only attempted 19 threes in July, suggesting she should average at least five per game-even in a slump.

What Did Draymond Green Say?

Green’s critique centered on volume, not accuracy. 'Why has Caitlin only attempted 19 3s this month?' he wrote. 'Shouldn’t she be at, at least 25 attempts through 5 games this month?' After learning Clark missed two games due to injury, Green adjusted his math but stood by his point: 'Still hard to believe she’s only at 6 per.'

Why Green’s Take Matters

As a teammate of Steph Curry, Green knows elite shooters must keep firing. Clark’s 6.3 three-point attempts per game in July are down from her season average of 7.4. Green’s argument? Slumps end with more shots, not fewer. 'She needs to be shooting the ball more,' he implied, echoing Curry’s own mantra.

What’s Next for Clark?

Clark’s next test comes July 17 against the Seattle Storm. Green’s words may push her to surpass seven three-point attempts-her season norm. Whether she heeds his advice could define her adjustment to the WNBA’s physicality and defensive schemes.

The Bigger Picture

Green’s focus on shot volume reflects his analytical mindset. For Clark, the lesson is clear: trust her stroke. As Green noted, 'Great shooters today' don’t shrink from slumps-they shoot their way out.