Clark's Historic Milestone
Caitlin Clark Becomes Fastest WNBA Player to Reach 200 Career 3-Pointers
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Caitlin Clark has made WNBA history again. The Indiana Fever star became the fastest player ever to hit 200 career 3-pointers, reaching the mark in just 74 games, according to AP. She broke the record previously held by Hall of Famer Katie Smith, who needed 81 games to reach the same milestone.
The milestone shot came in the second quarter of Indiana's Friday night game against the Seattle Storm. Yahoo Sports reported that Clark drained a deep 26-footer off an assist from teammate Tyasha Harris to seal her place in the record books.
A 26-Footer That Rewrote the Record Books
Clark did not need a lucky bounce or a short pull-up to get there. She hit a 26-foot bomb — one of the longer shots in the game — to reach 200 career threes, according to Daily Gazette. The assist came from Harris, showing the team chemistry Indiana has built around its star guard.
The shot came in the second quarter with the Fever hosting Seattle. Beaumont Enterprise noted that Clark hit the milestone just 74 games into her career. That pace is historically fast — nearly a full season quicker than Smith's old mark of 81 games.
Katie Smith's Legacy and Where She Stands Today
Katie Smith is no small name to surpass. The former WNBA star is currently third on the all-time career 3-pointers list with 906 made threes, according to Winnipeg Free Press. Her record of 81 games stood for years before Clark shattered it in her second season.
Smith was a pioneer of the long-range game in women's basketball. Her 906 career threes show she was not just fast to 200 — she kept shooting at an elite clip for years. Clark will need to sustain that kind of pace to climb the all-time list.
Clark's Record-Breaking Start to Her WNBA Career
Clark won the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year award in her first season. She has kept that momentum going in year two. Idaho State Journal reported that reaching 200 threes in 74 games puts her on a pace no player in league history has ever matched.
Her range and shot volume set her apart. Clark regularly attempts shots from well beyond the 3-point line — as Friday's 26-footer showed. Her ability to shoot off the catch, off the dribble, and from deep distances makes her extremely hard to defend.
What This Milestone Means for the WNBA's Biggest Star
Clark is just 74 games into her pro career. If she keeps shooting at this rate, she could challenge the all-time 3-point record held above Smith. Yakima Herald noted that the record fell in just her second season, suggesting the milestones are far from over.
The WNBA has seen a surge in interest since Clark entered the league. Her scoring, passing, and long-range shooting have drawn new fans to the sport. Each record she breaks adds to a story that is still very much being written.
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