WNBA legend hails Caitlin Clark as 'best passer in the league' amid star rookie's Olympic snub

Caitlin Clark is already the best passer in the WNBA just a few months into her rookie season with the Indiana Fever, says Hall of Famer Rebecca Lobo.

Clark, who arrived in the big leagues with a stellar reputation following her record-breaking college career with Iowa, is more than justifying the hype after being selected by Indiana with the first overall pick at this year's WNBA draft.

The 22-year-old is averaging the most assists per game with 8.2, while she also leads the rookie charts when it comes to points per game (17.1).

Despite hitting the ground running, she did not do enough to win over Team USA coach Cheryl Reeve, who left her off the roster for this summer's Olympic Games.

Yet according to Lobo, Reeve has not taken the best passer in the league right now with her to Paris.

'She's incredible,' the former WNBA All-Star said about Clark on SiriusXM. 

'I think Chelsea Gray over the course of the last few years has been the best point guard in the world and the best passer in the WNBA. [But] I think right now Caitlin is right there if not passing her in terms of the passing. I think she is the best passer in the league right now.'

While she is leading the way when it comes to assists, Clark's average of 5.6 turnovers per game is one of the few concerns surrounding her game.

However, Lobo continued: 'Her turnovers are always going to be a little bit high because of the chances she takes, especially with get-ahead passes.

'She’s looking to thread the needle, and oftentimes it makes it there and sometimes it doesn’t.

'And what’s remarkable, too, is she still hasn’t found her 3-point shot at the rate that she will, but has adjusted. 

'She’s taking less of the logo bombs, she’s driving more and finishing. So she's getting points that way and her assisting has been off the charts.

'It's been really, really fun to watch.'

Clark played a part in last weekend's WNBA All-Star Game, setting the rookie record for assists after racking up 10 on the night.

She also combined with rival-turned-teammate Angel Reese in the game, throwing a dime to her fellow rookie during the fourth quarter.