“She’s my LeBron James”- Caitlin Clark reserves high praise for WNBA legend and idol Maya Moore

During her pregame interview ahead of the Indiana Fever's matchup against the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday, Caitlin Clark had high praise for her idol, WNBA legend Maya Moore. The Lynx have scheduled Moore's jersey retirement for Aug. 24, which also coincides with their next matchup against the Fever.

When asked about her role in the upcoming event, Clark expressed excitement and said that it would be kind of like a full-circle moment for her.

"I was super excited when I saw that that was the game they were gonna do it at. She deserves it, I know the fans will be absolutely incredible," Clark said.

"If you would've told me as a young kid that I'd be playing in the game that her jersey is retired at, it's kinda full circle for me too. She was my favorite player ever growing up and that was who I loved watching. She was like my LeBron James as a kid. To just be in the building that night and to say I got to play in that game is super cool."

Maya Moore is one of the biggest legends in the history of women's basketball. The Lynx legend has led the team to four WNBA titles in 2011, 2013, 2015 and 2017, besides being the WNBA MVP in 2014. Along with many other accolades, Moore was also named Rookie of the Year in 2011, an honor that may have Caitlin Clark's name written on it for this season.

Fever defeat Lynx in Minnesota as fans show out to cheer on Caitlin Clark

Sunday's matchup between the Indiana Fever and the Minnesota Lynx featured the Fever rallying from a 60-53 deficit to an 81-74 victory on the road. Caitlin Clark and co. were cheered on by numerous fans who showed up in Minnesota to support the Fever amid the Lynx home crowd.

Aliyah Boston led the Fever's victory charge on Sunday with her double-double performance of 17 points, 16 rebounds, two assists and four blocks. Meanwhile, Caitlin Clark added 17 points, three rebounds, six assists and two steals.

With the road win, the Indiana Fever are seventh in the WNBA standings and have won eight of their last 12 games. They are climbing back after a 0-5 start to the season and have an 11-14 record as they continue their road trip to face the Dallas Wings on Wednesday.