It looks like Caitlin Clark has settled on making the WNBA her priority, since the Indiana Fever rookie sensation Caitlin Clark has declined an invitation to participate in the NBA All-Star weekend’s highly anticipated 3-point shootout. Clark’s decision, as confirmed by her representatives at Excel Sports, underscores her commitment to the WNBA and her desire to make her 3-point contest debut at the WNBA All-Star game in Indianapolis this summer.
On Sports Business Journal, Clark’s representatives at Excel Sports Management said “Caitlin will not be at NBA All-Star, she wants her first three-point contest to be at WNBA All-Star in Indianapolis this summer.”
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark will not participate in NBA All-Star special 3-point shootout in San Francisco and “wants her first three-point contest to be at WNBA All-Star in Indianapolis this summer,” her representatives at Excel Sports said today.
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Clark’s decision has sparked discussions about the growing prominence of the WNBA and the increasing recognition of its athletes. NBA fans may view her choice as a snub to the Men’s League, I see this as a strategic/business move to elevate the WNBA’s platform and showcase her skills on a stage dedicated to women’s basketball.
WNBA’s All-Star Weekend will be held in Indianapolis in July 2025, while the NBA All-Star Weekend will take place from February 14-16 in San Francisco.
