Caitlin Clark, the WNBA's reigning queen of the deep ball, is in the midst of a shooting slump that has fans and critics alike calling for a timeout on the Steph Curry comparisons. Known for her lethal three-point shooting during her historic college career at Iowa—where she broke the NCAA record for most career threes—Clark carried that momentum into the pros, setting a rookie record for most three-pointers in a season. Her game is built around the deep shot, and the Indiana Fever's offense relies on her ability to stretch the floor and pull defenders away from the basket.

But the last eight games have been a different story. Clark has connected on just 9 of 58 attempts from beyond the arc, a frigid 15.5 percent. To put that in perspective, one fan pointed out that Dyson Daniels of the Atlanta Hawks—who just posted the worst shooting season in NBA history—has hit 16 of his last 58 threes, good for 27.6 percent. That means even the league's most inefficient shooter has been outperforming Clark from deep.

The criticism has been swift and sharp. "Stop callin her Steph Curry," one fan posted on X. Others expressed concern: "It's getting scary for CC... I know she missed a ton of time, so I'll give her some grace, but boy, it's getting spooky." Some pointed to the need for adjustment: "Once there's tape, you gotta evolve. If not... well..." Another fan suggested a tactical shift: "This is why they want her off the ball so she can find some open space and bank one in, but her fans hate it."

For a player whose identity is built on deep shooting, this slump is more than a rough patch—it's a test of adaptability. Whether Clark can shake off the pressure and rediscover her rhythm will be key for the Fever's playoff push. For now, the comparisons to Curry are on hold.