NFL legend Shannon Sharpe is widely regarded as one of the best tight ends in history, but even he knows that his days of dominating on the field are long behind him.
At 56 years old, Sharpe isn’t exactly in peak athletic condition anymore, and when the idea of playing a one-on-one basketball game against Caitlin Clark came up, he had a brutally honest and hilarious response.
During a discussion with Chad Johnson on their Nightcap show, Johnson posed a playful challenge to Sharpe, asking whether he thought he could score against Clark in a game of one-on-one.
Without hesitation, Sharpe dismissed the idea, making it clear that he wouldn’t stand a chance against the rising WNBA star.
“Hell Nah, I Can’t Beat Caitlin Clark”
Sharpe, known for his larger-than-life personality, wasted no time shutting down the possibility of competing against Clark.
“My knees, y’all would have to roll me around in a wheelchair,” Sharpe said, sending Johnson into laughter. “Man, I ain’t ran or done anything. Hell no!
“When I squat, I have to come home and ice my knees. And you talking about running up and down on that hard-ass court? Hell nah, I can’t beat Caitlin Clark. I can barely beat Roy Clark, and he been dead 40 years.”
Sharpe continued, adding that his back would likely seize up within minutes of playing, making him completely useless on the court.
“I haven’t dribbled a basketball in like 30 years. I haven’t run since 2009. I need a knee replacement probably in the next three years,” he admitted.
Caitlin Clark’s Dominance Makes It a No-Contest
Sharpe‘s self-deprecating humor makes for a great laugh, but his reasoning is sound.
Clark has quickly established herself as one of the most electrifying players in the WNBA.
In her first season, the Indiana Fever guard not only made the All-Star team but also earned Rookie of the Year honors, averaging 19.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, and a league-leading 8.4 assists per game.
Considering Clark’s speed, agility, and elite shooting ability, it’s no surprise that Sharpe isn’t willing to take that challenge. While he may have once been an unstoppable force on the football field, his basketball days-at least against someone of Clark’s caliber-are long gone.
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