India, Aug. 28 -- Indiana Fever rookie sensation Caitlin Clark may have to wait until next year to get back on the court, at least if WNBA legend Lisa Leslie had her way.

Clark, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, has been sidelined since 15 July with a right groin injury and has now missed 16 straight games.

Despite being limited in practice, the Fever have not set a timetable for her return. Clark has been battling through multiple injuries since her rookie season tipped off, suiting up in just 13 games so far.

While sitting on CBS Sports' We Need to Talk, Leslie, a three-time league MVP and one of the most iconic players in women's basketball history, urged Indiana to think long-term rather than rush their young star back...