Dan Patrick discusses some other reasons Caitlin Clark may have opted against participating in the 3-point shooting contest during the WNBA's All-Star weekend
This is hilarious considering this is the exact reasoning LeBron didn’t do the dunk contest, nothing to gain and a lot to lose. Just no point. But of course no one used this excuse for him and proceeded to hate on him nonstop for the last decade+ cause of it. Different standards.
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.
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.
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.
@@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.
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.
@@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
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.
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.
@@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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
@@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
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."
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.
@@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
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?
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.
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
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?
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
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.
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
@@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.
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!
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.
@@Superrun12how can you hate someone and laugh at them at the same time?..get a life dude..do you troll every RU-vid channel that mentions Clark? Is there no Reese RU-vid channel? With her popularity? You should start one...why..I bet you'd make ohhh I don't know 25 cents? 🤡🤡
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!
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?
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
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
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)
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.
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
@@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
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!
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!
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!
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
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 👍🏽
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sabrina Ionescu also chose to not participate in the 3 point contest, but nobody seems to have an issue with her choosing to not participate. The WNBA just gave her Player of the Month and took it away from her...gave Sabrina both the Player of the Week AND Player of the Month. I don't know if that has anything to do with it, but that was still nasty of them to do.
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.
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! 😙
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.
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
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
@@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.
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
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.
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.
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.