Why Did Caitlin Clark Decide To Not Participate In WNBA's 3-Point Contest? | 7/19/24

[@AbogadodelaVerdad]

A minute with Dan Patrick is better than an hour in ESPN.

[@Hegelschmegel-rk8vh]

ESPN is owned by Disney… I’ll just leave it at that.

[@berndtherrenvolk1951]

@@jonjhon8491 I was a minute man. I was shot and killed at Lexington.

[@HEAT4YOAZZ]

If that’s the bar it’s pretty low. Dan getting a little old for his boring takes

[@mergonzaga2271]

I disagree with him on Clark is not good on standing hitting 3 pt shots. Have you seen the video of her drilling 3 pt shots? She never missed!

[@AbogadodelaVerdad]

@@mergonzaga2271 agree on that.

[@alexanderednie1205]

Smart. If they don’t wanna give her respect why should she be their show pony. She already does enough

[@samcalven12]

She has a poor 3pt percentage 😂

[@Hegelschmegel-rk8vh]

@@samcalven12Iowa is not the same team as Indiana Fever. She can’t focus on raining 3’s when she has to run the floor. Fever is practically useless without her moving the ball around and leading the plays. She can’t just catch and shoot right now.

[@Oneanddone14]

​ 32.8 is not poor, especially when you get 2 open looks out of 8 a game. It's higher than 4 Olympians: Jewel Lloyd, Kelsy Plum, Collier, and Breanna Stewart.

[@Cmat-tn5en]

@@samcalven12no one would be guarding her, she would win

[@carladavis1473]

​@@Oneanddone14lol. Apparently you don't understand that everyone on the Olympic team isn't there for their 3 pt shooting. It's a team and the players have different specialties. If your under 33% 3pt shooting that's poor. She's not doing it for the same reason levron doesn't do the dunk contest. She's afraid of losing

[@MaxxZimonick]

If anyone wants to know. 2 days ago before or after a game, Caitlin was asked about the 3 point contest and Caitlin said no one from the WNBA had contacted her. Other players on the Orange carpet mentioned they were asked late to be in skills contest. The NBA by comparison starts the process much earlier for getting their players to show up for skills and 3 point contest. So, the WNBA dropped the ball and never reached out until the last minute. Dan is probably correct though, she wanted to let other player have some air time.

[@redwinstead7873]

They did not ask her and I got proof of it okay the video is coming out ather Saturday the WNBA did not want her in the contest at all 😂😂😂😂😂❤❤

[@AJ-316]

So she's letting them dim her light...she's letting them win

[@kingrigdig1585]

I would of watched her, what’s the point now lol

[@PetrodollarDealEndedSoWakeUp]

@@kingrigdig1585would’ve or WOULD HAVE. Learn remedial, EARLY, toddler F***ing level English

[@tommyrq180]

The point is that nobody else will get “air time.” Nobody will watch anybody else. Period. So the WNBA 3-point contest will not be watched.

[@tuggboat4]

It was a wise decision.

[@James-m9o]

B.S.

[@alntr2872]

Nope, she has been touted as the best thing ever. She did not go out there to prove herself. Stop making excuses.

[@daveb-d4t]

What does CC have to prove? Nothing. Only halfway through the W season and she [Caitlin] already has established lofty records.

[@javierdelgado1554]

She has lots to prove...shooting stand still shots off a rack is very different than shooting in games...it's not as easy as it looks...and Ionesco would have been a formidable opponent for her...don't let Dan fool you.

[@deannekiesser8542]

No matter what CC does she'll have those haters. She's only contracted to the All Star Game. She's wise in her choice.

She has more fans than haters

[@LEFTSIDE1]

Lmao haters who hate more than y'all

[@the_jambassador]

Because they didn't even invite her until Thursday.

[@Bluzmn]

That is their normal procedure.

[@monochrome493]

EXCUSES SHE'S MAD ABT OLYMPIC TEAM😅😅😅

[@NammyTardust]

Yes, and their normal procedure is crap. They need to respect the players and provide better advance notices/invitations. Last minute invite is acceptable for late substitution due to injury, etc. With better notices, players can better prep for the show, resulting in a better product for the audience.

[@jodale1972]

Caitlin commented when the All-Star roster was announced that she hoped the hype would be for all the women on both teams rather just her or Angel and the so called rivalry and them being on the same team. So her turning down 3 point contest was no surprise to me. I would also not be surprised if she takes a back seat during the game and only focuses on getting her teammates the ball in positions to score.

[@ldwahl6678]

CC should go home , be around good people, and relax.

[@garygnu8775]

But yet you wanted her to play in the Olympics

[@Primus54]

She answered the question in today’s presser. She said she wanted a break and also wanted to take in the experience of being at the All Star event. Said she was thrilled about playing tomorrow night and especially about being coached by Cheryl Miller. Then she’s going to unplug her phone and take a week or so to decompress.

[@ricardowilliams9201]

Bs she suck

[@mattk8810]

Imagine curry skipping the 3 point contest.

[@Primus54]

@@mattk8810 So what? Starting in his 7th NBA season, Larry Bird competed and won the first three 3-pt shooting contests and then competed only one more time. Nobody implied he was obligated or ducking. Has Clark not done enough for the WNBA in her first three months? I have little doubt she’ll compete in the contest starting next season.

[@MartinHermans-dw3is]

She confirmed today that she just needs rest. Makes sense!

[@TS-zu4hv]

Rest . First time I heard a rookie needs rest.

[@Pop-lr6yb]

I guess the Olympic team made the correct decision since she needs rest. 😆

[@moxyblackfiddler]

She's the face of the league. She should've done it.

[@MartinHermans-dw3is]

@@moxyblackfiddler She ended up going 0-7 3-pointers in the allstar game. Was better off resting on Friday

[@terryotoole6478]

Her family etc discussed the pro and cons with her and a decision was made ...She has been blessed with great support abd advice ...

[@nikeyrawhide2873]

How about she skips the three point contest to teach wnba a lesson and give them a wake up call..meaning "without me on any of your agendas, no one will watch."

[@franklinfitzgerald6723]

I thought she was not like that. She is not like that. I can't see her being vengeful person. That's how you feel. You create that kind of narrative.

[@SH-jd3zg]

It's a damn if you do damn if you dont but if the league refuses to acknowledge her. They can't use her when its convenient. Then other times crap on her or not give recognition. Let them promote the other women.

[@franklinfitzgerald6723]

Just give her the keys to the league without earning it. I would like her to earn it like Jordan, LeBron, or Tiger. All exceptional win they started but they earned it. Simone Bilas had earn her stripes so pump your brakes. Give it time.

[@SH-jd3zg]

@@franklinfitzgerald6723 no one is giving her any keys. Just if she rightfully earned something be fair don't jump through loop holes to justify not doing it

[@therealcraigsutton2740]

She needs a day off! Win NCAA championship, STR8 in Wnba draft, STR8 into Wnba season, 12 games in 20 STR8 days 400 points 200 assists breaking records

[@ksimmons64]

Lost NCAA championship game...

[@idontseeit1]

Didn't win a ncaa championship

[@therealcraigsutton2740]

@@ksimmons64 🤔My Bad Back To Back NCAA Finals

[@therealcraigsutton2740]

@@idontseeit1 🤔My Bad Back To Back NCAA Finals

[@ksimmons64]

@therealcraigsutton2740 back to back losses but I get your point. She does need a break. She been carrying the sport for 2 yrs straight.

[@electric8668]

Who would be hurt most by losing the 3 pt contest. That question gives you the answer.

[@berndtherrenvolk1951]

And her three-point shot hasn't been as sharp as she'd like yet anyway.

[@user1-c8yrrr]

Reese didn't show up to orange carpet because she wasn't getting paid ROFL.

[@alibravibe786]

She said that or just some BS narrative you wanna start😂😂😂

[@garygnu8775]

She had a paid engagement

[@Stryyder1]

She cares more about winning the game vs Team USA then she does a 3 point contest.

[@PetrodollarDealEndedSoWakeUp]

If she loses that game then? What’s the next excuse? Bottom line - she should do both. Every active player should take advantage of every opportunity. Why not go for both?

[@edwardbietsch993]

Heard she was asked to take a backseat and give other players time in the sun instead of high jacking the whole weekend and all the attention being on her.... Would the NBA even consider that with Jordan? They wanted to grow the brand.

[@Kitishere12]

mac mcclung looks crazy when he dunks.. probably one of the best looking dunkers

[@DanLinscheid]

Dan, the woman is tired. She's been playing competitive basketball since last September!!!

[@keithlott5146]

But you wanted her to play on Olympic team, so its just an excuse. She told everyone why she not in the event, why speculate

[@bosiefoobar]

@@keithlott5146olympics are more important than 3 point shooting contests …

[@marleymarss]

But what about the other players who has been playing in other leagues at over sea and getting back to playing for the WNBA for back-to-back competitive basketball? Do you or any others worry about them being tired and their poor legs? Probably not and will think otherwise. And it's a fact they have to keep on playing cause it's their job.

[@timothy5988]

@@marleymarsshahahaha They aren't carrying the pathetic WNBA.....Clark is.....and she doesn't need to play overseas for more money..only the player nobody cares about do that...like Bob Grinder

[@anthonytaylor7928]

So has other players

[@markp353]

You are saying because she is a rookie she has to do the 3-point contest, come on. She sold out just about every game she has played in, she spends time with the kids signing before and after every game and you still expect her to do more for promoting the game. Have you forgot the ridiculous playing schedule the Fever has had. She can say no and she does not have to justify her reasons to you even though you are curious.

[@Rlambjr21]

Remember when ESPN asked Rachel Nichols to give up her spot covering the nba finals? Its probably similar to that. The WNBA probably asked Caitlyn and Sabrina to let other people participate in their place. I wouldnt be suprised if the WNBA also asked them to tell the media that they didnt want to participate. Also, I wouldnt be surprised if Caityln requested that Erica Wheeler participate in all star weekend, and that's how Wheeler got her spot in the skills challenge.

[@zmadscientist]

I hope, and just about sure, she is saving her focus for the All Star game. Coached by Cheryl Miller there is a reason for hope that All stars might make this a really tough game for the old guard - and my deep hope is that the All stars dominate!

[@nancyrispoli7010]

I dont know if its true, but with this showcase-type event, I did read somewhere that because a speed-shooting (in high numbers) contest like this is physically taxing, especially on the legs, she opted out to be more physically rested for the game. Makes sense, as shes been playing really hard 40 minutes every game. Who knows?

[@tonywong8134]

Sabrina was using a smaller ball vs steph, which has a higher chance of going in

[@Cmat-tn5en]

Sabrina used the same size ball that Curry used during that 3 point contest

[@tonywong8134]

@@Cmat-tn5en that's 100% false, she used the wnba ball

[@Cmat-tn5en]

@@tonywong8134 you right. She used the women’s ball. She did shoot from the man’s 3 point line so she gets my respect

[@mrcommonsense9074]

@@Cmat-tn5enshe wanted to use men’s Think they talked her out of it

[@mooneepondsmassive7016]

I also suspect her ear drum issue is putting off her range too

[@tedsims3521]

This

[@l.b.9567]

​​@@tedsims3521Are her ears RADAR Stations?😮

[@rickbrewer8507]

@@l.b.9567 Ruptured eardrum can cause vertigo.

[@paulmartin2348]

@@rickbrewer8507 Don't belittle the braindead. (it's rude)

[@inthesittingroom04]

Angel took it to another level by not going to the WNBA orange carpet opening weekend Kick off event Let's be real. Caitlin declined but still showed up to the start of her rookie season all star weekend. AR basically showed no professionalism for her colleagues the organization nor the coaches. This is so unprofessional. What she did was basically say I just show up for work and could care less about anyone else and this leagues weekend or networking with anyone. Slap in the face to Cheryl Miller, her coach for this. Caitlin declined to add extra attention by not doint the 3 point contest. Reese declined to be an Allstar with that move. She shouldn't be able to play. That's definitely not a ROTY move. I wouldn't even let her play. I'm just saying, why are we not discussing this.

[@Superrun12]

And she has to show up because you want her to? She's doing exactly what's she's supposed to.. making you haters mad.. keep it up Angel!!

[@AntwoineBaker]

Cheryl Miller literally just gave 100 dollars for winning a half court shot against Clark lol. No one is worried except the haters.

[@timothy5988]

@@Superrun12how can you hate someone and laugh at them at the same time?..get a life dude..do you troll every KZbin channel that mentions Clark? Is there no Reese KZbin channel? With her popularity? You should start one...why..I bet you'd make ohhh I don't know 25 cents? 🤡🤡

[@javierdelgado1554]

Even with his great athleticism Lebron has always done the same old dunk his whole career...Hes always been afraid of losing, thats why he never participated in the dunk contest.

[@supdall345]

So using this same logic, is Caitlin afraid of losing as well?

[@jonblank9742]

Afraid of losing? Why would losing a dunk contest bother anyone? At this point in his career, I seriously doubt he would care one way or the other. That's more likely the reason. What would be the point. Dunk contest does not define his career

[@javierdelgado1554]

@@jonblank9742 you don't know Lebron...Lebron is a very insecure person who's always looking for validation from the media and his peers...the guy is a self absorbed narcissist....this is not breaking news.

[@jonjhon8491]

I was thinking it was an F U for leaving her off of team USA

[@Beantown85]

Agreed but not just for that for all the hate and nonsense she’s got from literally saving the league and making the accommodations wayyyy better. IT’s ridiculous

[@destingerr]

I wish it was an fu for being left off the hybrid team and in 4 yrs with more women with skill enter the league the Neanderthals will be filtered off the USA team. Fans and Basketball will be better for it

[@destodave]

Some say she was pressured to not participate because the WNBA doesn’t want her to be the face of the league

[@nukeman444]

I call BS on that comment.

[@jonblank9742]

You'll have to do better than some say if your going that route. Name names or just admit it's you

[@destodave]

@@jonblank9742 I read it directly off of some KZbin videos. That’s why I posted it

[@destodave]

@@jonblank9742 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hou2pYaYf9uHnKMsi=V5Y3xQxBR1YimxvH

[@varj7]

Clark has said that she doesn’t want the focus to be on her during the All Star weekend.

[@carterdoering3789]

Honestly, Clark was in her prime shooting 3's her junior year of college. Go back and watch her tournament highlights, she rarely missed.

[@nickv4073]

"Honestly"? I just looked at her stats. She shot .389 from 3 range in her third year at Iowa. Is that what you call "rarely" missing?

[@portapotty69]

​@@nickv4073first time learning anything about basketball?

[@timothy5988]

@@nickv4073from the distance she shoots from? Yeah...almost 40%.....it's terrible 🤡🤡....my god...the ignorance of you people is astounding

[@timothy5988]

@@nickv4073you don't know much about basketball do you? Oh well....at least get your LowT treated

[@carterdoering3789]

@@nickv4073 I would guess her tournament percentage was even better. Something about that run was almost mythical.

[@AreYouThereGodItsMePhil]

She probably wanted a break. She went from the NCAA tournament straight to the toughest schedule in the WNBA without a break. She's smart.

[@sunburstsounds]

Some think they pressured her to not participate

[@javierdelgado1554]

I thought the same thing but wondered why....it would be must see tv...especially if Ionesco was in the contest as well.

[@jonblank9742]

Always funny when people just throw out statements like that but can't or won't say who said it. Probably their opinion but don't have the guts to admit it

[@KirkWilliamsIsBroken]

Whatever Caitlin decides to do she has my full support. It's her career & she clearly knows what is best for her.

[@zikemdg]

I have never seen her with those basketball racks around the 3 point line, like catch and shoot, I wonder how she would do, but you are right not now and not at this stage, good for you CC! You have a lot of good people in your corner!

[@morgantalbert7103]

I could not agree with you more DP. Sometimes it means more to others to let them shine.

[@mrlaw711]

Dan, why didn't you compete in the hot dog eating contest? She doesn't need to enter the 3-pt contest because she is a class act.

[@michaelaiello9525]

C’mon, she has broken multiple records just this month and still the League is snubbing her! Why is she not player of the month? She just broke the Triple Double barrier and the Assists reord! No matter what she accomplishes, the W clearly does not welcome, appreciate, endorse or highlight Caitlin Clark as the face of the League. Maybe she’s just tired of being resented and diminished and has decided that if the League is so concerned that she will overshadow everything from the Olympic team to the Vets, to other rookies who fit the agenda better,…. maybe for her peace of mind she would just rather step aside and let all the bitter and jealous “Women” have their League.

[@jevans2948]

CC 3pt % is currently 32%( range32-36%) & in College 37% , but was Advertised by Mainstream Media & others as “ a Top 3pt shooter” but her 3pt shooting is not consistent & media has down played it 😳… So she made the right call f why expose herself , f things R going well with Assists 👍🏽

[@stevedesio7433]

Great point as alway Dan

[@StephenEmmanuel-m9f]

Dan Patrick is right on that Lebron dunking thing though, spot on, 100%

[@auntlala4971]

I don't care unless Caitlin is playing

[@javierdelgado1554]

I feel the exact same way...she's the only one worth watching imo.

[@javierdelgado1554]

I feel the exact same way...she's the only one in the WNBA worth watching imo.

[@javierdelgado1554]

I feel the exact same way...she's the only one in the WNBA worth watching imo.

[@edwardbietsch993]

The prize $2500, wasn't overwhelming. After a 2 billion media deal? Is it worth the energy, time or risk... For two grand? Might be better if it was nothing. Couldnt get anyone to donate a auto?

[@markv768]

Forget the 3 point contest, I can't wait for that all exciting WNBA layup contest!!

[@LuKaa316]

I don't understand why people making this an issue. First of all, Caitlin should NOT be in the 3pt contest roster. She's just 33% in the 3pt line. 2nd, she said she's going to participate in the future (so stop saying she's like LeBron. LeBron did not participate at all in the dunk contest!!!) 3rd, she said she needs to prepare for it coz she never shoots from the rack. So for those people saying she's scared, she's not scared. It would just be unfair for her to participate in a thing that she's not used to doing. & if she failed miserably you're going to make a case that she's terrible at the 3pt line. 🥴🥴🥴 This person is so competitive & she doesn't want to just be there & participate without the preparation she needs. She has too much pressure on her back. Her #1 goal is to help her team make it to the playoffs. And it feels like every single game she needs to perform to prove that she's ROTY. There's a lot on her plate tbh. 24 hrs is not enough to prepare for all of this. So chill!

[@Rlambjr21]

The WNBA probably asked Caitlyn and Sabrina not to play.

[@carladavis1473]

Sabrina has done it before. 😆 check her score. She then went up against steph, she has nothing else to prove.

[@timothy5988]

@@carladavis1473hahahaha..yeah..that's it 🤡🤡...you people are just pure entertainment

[@barneybrown9940]

Caitlin spoke about her decisions earlier today . To say that "she's not doing much lately" causes me to pause & scratch my head. She's just a couple days past her 19 assist record breaker for ALL TIME WNBA .... that's since '96! Note: her teammates missed several easy layups of her feeds..... She should have had 21 or 22!

[@mta1864]

Clark vs. Ionescu would be worth watching. Clark or Ionescu alone vs randos, not so much.

[@sparkyman8249]

What I would really like to see would be a men vs women 3 pt shootout. Say Clark and Ionescu vs Curry and Thompson, now THAT would be worth watching (imo)

[@mta1864]

@@sparkyman8249 Curry and Ionescu already battled and it was epic so another one would be next level!

[@maryjensen8428]

Cc did what she needed and wanted versus doing what others want for ratings. If she would have done it and didn’t do well the hate would’ve horrible. Glad she did what she felt

[@user-sc6nb9xr8q]

Kid hasn't had a break since October. She can save the 3 point contest for another year.

[@anthonytaylor7928]

Other players have not had a break either

[@javierdelgado1554]

Dominique was a powerful dunker and none complained about him in the dunk contest...just saying.

[@Keter-royalerestorations]

what are you talking about? Dominique was in the dunk context for half a decade, winning it 2x.

[@PD-qu8dq]

@@Keter-royalerestorationshe’s refuting the dumb logic of this take.

[@javierdelgado1554]

@@Keter-royalerestorations what are you talking about?....like my man said, I was refuting Dan's take.

[@anthonytaylor7928]

Why would they complain?

[@something2consider783]

It would have been nice to see it. It would be fun for the fans. I don't think it would hurt the loser's brand. However, it gives other players some exposure.

[@B3GINNER]

Caitlin Sabrina vs Curry Lillard

[@BoolXor]

She doesn't give the milk away for free.

[@l.b.9567]

Forget milk, what about the honey?

[@Rlambjr21]

@@BoolXor According to Angel , she doesn’t give the milk away for free. Not Caitlyn.

[@ld4974]

CC has been under immense pressure the last couple of years. All related to basketball. I totally understand her taking a break from it when she can.

[@mlouise1828]

I think with the jealousy of other players are showing, she don't want the all star to be all about her. She wants them to see her a a person who she is, to get along with them and share the limelight. It will not happen with everyone though, because that's the price she has to pay for being the most famous player around the world.

[@marleymarss]

lol. Is this some kind of fanfiction you just made up in your head? Sounds interesting to happen on paper and for good narrative fiction of this "jealousy". This is isn't Shakespear brah. Many of the players has come out and praise CC for her talent and skills and the attention she has brought to the WNBA league in general. Thanking her. And yet, Clarkies (not all) aren't willing to accept this, jumping to conclusions rather than looking through context, and not hearing what athletes are actually saying. Athletes and coaches are tired of being verbally attacked, to stop generalizing all them together, and the hope anyone is growing to love the game of basketball.

[@paulmartin2348]

@@marleymarss Sorry, no idea what you just wrote. (I don't do well with whiners.)

[@joerama]

I think Caitlin is also shying away from being stereotyped as a 3-point shooter. She is emphasizing her well rounded, team oriented game and avoiding any pigeonholing haters. When she assists her teammates, her team and teammates win, and she complements her sharpshooter game by throwing off the defense. Win/win/win.

[@johnsteinman5496]

Lebron has highest number of TURNOVERS….like CC‼️‼️‼️

[@RichardIILionheart]

There was no upside for Caitlin to be in this year’s three-point contest. If she wins, the reaction would be, duh. If she does not win, the reaction would be, what a loser!

[@JJallcoach]

WNBA::Caitlin,will you please join the skills challenges and 3 pt challenge. WNBA secretly: Caitlin please decline so the attention isn’t just on you this weekend.

[@foo2244]

Exactly 💯

[@bryanlong9602]

Don’t forget Caitlin is super competitive. If she was in the contest she would be focused on winning. I think it better to focus on getting to know the other all-stars and they all focus together on whipping the old-guard’s ass!

[@gerald-uo7ry]

Fellow your fearless leaders as he sits on his throne.

[@sethgooglesux1308]

CC is brilliant on and off the court. For what it's worth, ever thought how she applies her marketing degree. She is her Brand. She has all her bases covered. Even when the bases move, don't count or disappear, her Brand grows. There's more to CC than her Basketball.

[@starielife2680]

Klay coming out in his GSW jersey would be so disrespectful to the Dallas market .

[@TheDisruptiveOne]

I agree that this contest takes practice. You don’t just walk up the racks the day of the event. Next year Caitlin won’t be coming off a full college season. Good things come to those that wait.

[@CitizenoftheWorld1]

This is a horrible take. Keep in mind Dwight Howard won the dunk contest and he's almost 7ft. LeBron never competed cause he was embarrassed of the thought of losing.

[@jonblank9742]

You really think he cares about that? The man has nothing left to prove, winning or losing a stupid dunk contest on all-star weekend doesn't lose him 1 second of sleep

[@CitizenoftheWorld1]

@@jonblank9742 He did when he was younger. LeBron admitted he was insecure, wanted to be liked and was embarrassed at the thought of failing. That all changed when he went to Miami and embraced being the villain for a while

[@hu3rcgtx]

I digress on your comment about dunking - Old Knicks fan here - Before Dr J stylized and popularized dunking, I don't remember the NBA bigs in the late 60's and early 70's doing much dunking (while most of them could). Lots of floaters, lay-ins, hooks and skoops, with the occasional alley-oop. It's one of the things I like about the WNBA is the lack of dunking but some really great layups. Clark doesn't need any more attention.

[@bobboyoop1141]

It wasn't allowed in the NBA until 1976.

[@hu3rcgtx]

@@bobboyoop1141 DUH! ! I least I'm not crazy! Thanks for the update. That makes sense with Dr. J.

[@Hurricanes5]

She’s showing who is in charge for real.

[@shastica]

You can't give the media all in one season, I'm glad Caitlin did not take the 3 shot contest, next year maybe, and we will have something to talk about! 😙

[@jonathancarter5316]

I was looking forward to seeing her and Sabrina in the 3 point contest definitely disappointed they weren't in it.

[@lizsoda-e3q]

CC had more to lose by participating. If she didn't do well as her competitors, it would go viral in a negative way and distract her and her fans. She is aware of the situation and realized it was best to not to play.

[@paulburr5072]

Caitlins greatest quality is she is smarter than everyone on the court

[@tootsx8675]

I actually think it’s a great idea that she decided not to do it this year, it means next years fans have something new to look forward to see Caitlin do.

[@stevenswayze]

There is not speculation you don’t need a reason, that’s it. People need to eff all the way off lol.

[@WRJacob.]

It’s the WNBA equivalent of Lebron not participating in a dunk contest.

[@GWRus77]

I think all the reasons you said why CC may not want to do the 3pt are the reasons the W DOESNT want her in the contest, invited or not. I think the invitation was a poor attempt to make up for all the wrong actions or inaction the W has taken against CC and she rightly declined.

[@Advoc8te4Truth]

Watch this All-Star game Cheryl Miller will have her team run at Team USA all game. And those girls don't like running 😂❤ Team USA will slow it down post it up and try to control the tempo. But Caitlin Clark can run these 'women' off the floor! Two point guards even though Caitlin can play 40 mins at a high tempo. But don't be surprised if Caitlin plays the most minutes of anyone. Cheryl Reeve is gonna get her ass kicked by Caitlin Clark again 😂❤

[@bobboyoop1141]

She's tired and she honestly doesn't practice that way, she said it today and in her humble way admitted to probably not being that great at it since she never just shoots racks. Videos I've seen even in the private gym, she's using a retrieval machine and usually blends game-situation moves on each shot. MAYBE this winter when she finally gets to rest after playing non-stop for over a year, she can "fart around" with racks of 3s. I remember a Larry Legend interview in the 80s where they were asking him about all those wild shots he'd take and make while falling down, over his shoulder, from behind the backboard, etc. He used to spend like a half hour after practice every day just rebounding his misses with immediate shots towards the hoop no matter where he retrieved the ball from and regardless of how his body was turned. Not to mention, 40 years ago the technology was "a guy rebounding" the misses and passing it back to the shooter, now they have machines that rebound and pass it back. CC practices to emulate game situations like that. These "contests" that fill up all star weekends are kind of new to her.

[@tonysearightinvestmenteduc2566]

Leave Caitlin Alone Leave LeBron Alone 😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮

[@vegasundercoverarushslings4344]

Let's also relax on the Men vs. Women game. A smaller ball in a 3-point contest is a very big deal.

[@Bluzmn]

She is pretty clear that she is tired and needs rest. As somebody who has watched almost every game of hers for the past four years, I can tell she is tired. It is readily apparent. Watch her when she has a month off to rest and get in the gym.

[@spartysmile5243]

When they pulled the title from Ali they set up a tournament. And Joe Frazier said screw that. He was then recognized by New York State as the champion. New York was the mecca of heavyweight boxing, MSG.

[@javierdelgado1554]

A lot of people wanted to see Lebron in the dunk contest Dan....he was 6'9" freakish athlete with an insane vertical leap....many people were curious as to what he could pull off with that height and insane vertical...dont act like you didnt want to see him in the dunk contest in his prime.

[@robertryan627]

Dunk contest goes to freaky jumpers and the shorter the better. Lebron is too big to get freaky airtime and because of his height isn’t as impressive as the shorter guys. Power dunks rule the league play but not the contests.

[@javierdelgado1554]

@@robertryan627 I get what you're saying...but Lebron with his athleticism and vertical would have been able to do some pretty impressive and cool looking dunks.

[@TrustTheProcess34]

Dan’s Lebron take was so bad. Nobody is asking for Lebron at this age anymore, we were asking when he was younger. And during that time he was actually an amazing in game dunker

[@javierdelgado1554]

@@TrustTheProcess34 Dans always gonna stick up for his guy...he's always been a Lebron fanboy.

[@laman8914]

All these people who support 22CC like this should promote her to become the GOP President Candidate. She definitely a better alternative than what has been presented.

[@lynnhazlewood9738]

What if as an extra surprise the WNBA puts on a logo 3 shooting contest and Sabrina and Caitlin are in that? Ever thought about that? Just an idea.

[@dsteele2332]

I feel like the girl feels pressure to not even participate in things like the skills comp smh or maybe she's like I'm tired of just being known for the 3?

[@moxyblackfiddler]

She's been GOAT'd by the Caitlin Klux Klan. If she's not going to be the face of the league. She had to do it

[@WaldoHaraldoFaldo]

Caintlin Clark: “im not doin it because I’m tired”

[@markp353]

Clark's every decision, every move, every word is put under the microscope. Besides all the reasons you said, could she just not want to do it and can that be OK. Why do we have to read more into every little thing. Besides she is at 99/100 pressers day in day out, has sponsors commitments to meet, training, Fever obligations and you all giving her hard time because she said no. Really. I get it, a lot of people just want to see her and are disappointed. That's fine, but do not give her hard time for not being there.

[@87talvarez]

I would like to see Lebron in the dunk contest. I would like to see Caitlyn Clark in the wnba 3 point contest. And I think Klay Thompson should wear a mavs uniform if he is in the nba three point contest.

[@dvandal674]

Maybe she just wants a small rest before the month long off…but i believe she is on the Olympics reserve list…

[@vegasundercoverarushslings4344]

I agree with your take on this DP. However, I believe she is in a no-win situation if she loses it and then performs subpar against the Olympic team; it's not good for her brand. It's a good business decision but bad for the WNBA and her fans. They have crowned her the best 3-point shooter in history already, and she's not participating in her first opportunity?

[@brianbenoit6883]

well....she went 0 for 7 in uncontested shots from beyond the arc during the game, sooooo...I guess she made the right choice. Right now, she's focusing on becoming the best she can be...there will be time for fun later.

[@tab529]

She said in the interview that she has been too focus in her team assist and has no time to practice reason why some of her 3 points has not been going in knowing her she is not going to participate in an event that she is not ready .Did you not hear what she said in the interview during the practice

[@MJ-uf9tl]

The opposite rumor is that the WNBA doesn't want all of the attention on her at the All Star events or game. Nothing would surprise me about the WNBA.

[@djamellallouti2035]

I will be cheering for team Spain. They got a Hawkeye playing for them (Megan Guftuson). GO HAWKS!

[@stevenswayze]

Caitlin should go full alpha and get Ant Man to go against Steph and Sabrina Or they can get paired up Reggie Miller and Kenny Smith

[@carolynclaire5241]

Try Larry Bird.

[@reecesharp1]

She can't risk losing a three point contest. If that happened, people might not think she's special anymore