Caitlin Clark gets backing from WNBA star over controversial NBA decision
Rookie of the Year Caitlin Clark has made the decision not appear at the All-Star Weekend and her decision has been supported by an WNBA opponent.
Los Angeles Sparks star Cameron Brink has backed Caitlin Clark over her decision not to appear during the NBA All-Star Weekend.
Clark, the Indiana Fever player, declined the opportunity to participate in a three-point contest during the event.
Her representatives said the point guard would rather her first three-point contest come at the WNBA All-Star weekend in Indianapolis.
Last year, New York Liberty’s Sabrina Ionescu took on Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry, in the shooting challenge. She lost to Curry 29 points to 26.
Each shot made by either of the players in the challenge triggered a donation to the NBA Foundation from State Farm, with the aim of supporting economic empowerment in the Black Community.
Clark was selected first overall by the Indiana Fever in the 2024 draft. She picked up the award for WNBA Rookie of the Year in her first season and made the All-WNBA First Team and WNBA All-Star Game.
The point guard, whose influence on raising the popularity levels of women’s basketball is known as the “Caitlin Clark effect”, was named Athlete of the Year by Time magazine in December.
She was also dubbed Female Athlete of the Year by AP.
In an interview with Time, Clark said: “I’ve been able to captivate so many people that have never watched women’s sports, let alone women’s basketball, and turn them into fans.
” She added: “People are invested in the game, they love the game, and that’s what makes it so fun for me. These people aren’t supporting women’s sports to check a box. It’s going to be the new normal.”
