Caitlin Clark, the standout player for the Fever, has decided to hold off on entering her first 3-point contest as a professional until the WNBA All-Star weekend in July, which will be hosted in Indianapolis. This decision comes after she declined an invitation to participate in a special challenge during the upcoming NBA All-Star weekend.
Discussions were underway for Clark to take part in a contest similar to the one that featured Stephen Curry competing against Sabrina Ionescu in a 3-point shootout during last season's NBA All-Star weekend. Curry emerged victorious in that showdown against the New York Liberty star, creating one of the memorable moments of the event.
There have been talks about expanding the 3-point shootout this year during the NBA All-Star Game, which is set to take place in the Bay Area in two weeks. Ionescu, who expressed her intention to be present at the All-Star festivities, has not disclosed whether she will be participating in any on-court activities.
The decision by Clark to wait for the WNBA All-Star weekend was first reported by the Sports Business Journal. In the meantime, Clark is gearing up for a busy weekend as her Iowa jersey is scheduled to be retired after the Hawkeyes' game against No. 4 USC on Sunday.
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