Why Did Caitlin Clark Decide To Not Participate In WNBA's 3-Point Contest? | 7/19/24
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- Опубліковано 4 вер 2024
- 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
A minute with Dan Patrick is better than an hour in ESPN.
ESPN is owned by Disney… I’ll just leave it at that.
@@jonjhon8491 I was a minute man. I was shot and killed at Lexington.
If that’s the bar it’s pretty low. Dan getting a little old for his boring takes
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!
@@mergonzaga2271 agree on that.
CC is not a circus act. You nailed it, if she loses the hate will be non-stop. She has a high IQ and is above the nonsense.
she has you fanboys and fan girls to do all the dirty work. not to mention CC is media trained.
@@maxb4416this is exactly what he means lol y'all just lined up ready to hate if she doesn't win
@@MikkiChavezAin’t it the truth! It doesn’t take long for the C.C. complainers to slither into these comment threads.
@@maxb4416Clark has a population of haters including militant lesbians and racialized black people. You don’t look black, so you must be……
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.
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 😂😂😂😂😂❤❤
So she's letting them dim her light...she's letting them win
I would of watched her, what’s the point now lol
@@kingrigdig1585would’ve or WOULD HAVE. Learn remedial, EARLY, toddler F***ing level English
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.
It was a wise decision.
B.S.
Nope, she has been touted as the best thing ever. She did not go out there to prove herself. Stop making excuses.
What does CC have to prove? Nothing. Only halfway through the W season and she [Caitlin] already has established lofty records.
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.
Because they didn't even invite her until Thursday.
That is their normal procedure.
EXCUSES SHE'S MAD ABT OLYMPIC TEAM😅😅😅
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.
Smart. If they don’t wanna give her respect why should she be their show pony. She already does enough
She has a poor 3pt percentage 😂
@@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.
@@samcalven12no one would be guarding her, she would win
@@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
CC should go home , be around good people, and relax.
But yet you wanted her to play in the Olympics
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
Lmao haters who hate more than y'all
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.
Bs she suck
Imagine curry skipping the 3 point contest.
@@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.
She confirmed today that she just needs rest. Makes sense!
Rest . First time I heard a rookie needs rest.
I guess the Olympic team made the correct decision since she needs rest. 😆
She's the face of the league. She should've done it.
@@moxyblackfiddler She ended up going 0-7 3-pointers in the allstar game. Was better off resting on Friday
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
Who would be hurt most by losing the 3 pt contest. That question gives you the answer.
And her three-point shot hasn't been as sharp as she'd like yet anyway.
Her family etc discussed the pro and cons with her and a decision was made ...She has been blessed with great support abd advice ...
mac mcclung looks crazy when he dunks.. probably one of the best looking dunkers
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."
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.
Dan, the woman is tired. She's been playing competitive basketball since last September!!!
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
@@keithlott5146olympics are more important than 3 point shooting contests …
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
So has other players
She cares more about winning the game vs Team USA then she does a 3 point contest.
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?
Reese didn't show up to orange carpet because she wasn't getting paid ROFL.
She said that or just some BS narrative you wanna start😂😂😂
She had a paid engagement
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
Lost NCAA championship game...
Didn't win a ncaa championship
@@ksimmons64 🤔My Bad Back To Back NCAA Finals
@@idontseeit1 🤔My Bad Back To Back NCAA Finals
@therealcraigsutton2740 back to back losses but I get your point. She does need a break. She been carrying the sport for 2 yrs straight.
Sabrina was using a smaller ball vs steph, which has a higher chance of going in
Sabrina used the same size ball that Curry used during that 3 point contest
@@Cmat-tn5en that's 100% false, she used the wnba ball
@@tonywong8134 you right. She used the women’s ball. She did shoot from the man’s 3 point line so she gets my respect
@@Cmat-tn5enshe wanted to use men’s Think they talked her out of it
I also suspect her ear drum issue is putting off her range too
This
@@tedsims3521Are her ears RADAR Stations?😮
@@l.b.9567 Ruptured eardrum can cause vertigo.
@@rickbrewer8507 Don't belittle the braindead. (it's rude)
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?
Some think they pressured her to not participate
I thought the same thing but wondered why....it would be must see tv...especially if Ionesco was in the contest as well.
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
Clark has said that she doesn’t want the focus to be on her during the All Star weekend.
I don't care unless Caitlin is playing
I feel the exact same way...she's the only one worth watching imo.
I feel the exact same way...she's the only one in the WNBA worth watching imo.
I feel the exact same way...she's the only one in the WNBA worth watching imo.
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.
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.
So using this same logic, is Caitlin afraid of losing as well?
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.
Honestly, Clark was in her prime shooting 3's her junior year of college. Go back and watch her tournament highlights, she rarely missed.
"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?
@@nickv4073first time learning anything about basketball?
@@nickv4073from the distance she shoots from? Yeah...almost 40%.....it's terrible 🤡🤡....my god...the ignorance of you people is astounding
@@nickv4073you don't know much about basketball do you? Oh well....at least get your LowT treated
@@nickv4073 I would guess her tournament percentage was even better. Something about that run was almost mythical.
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.
Whatever Caitlin decides to do she has my full support. It's her career & she clearly knows what is best for her.
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.
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!!
Cheryl Miller literally just gave 100 dollars for winning a half court shot against Clark lol. No one is worried except the haters.
@@Superrun12how can you hate someone and laugh at them at the same time?..get a life dude..do you troll every UA-cam channel that mentions Clark? Is there no Reese UA-cam channel? With her popularity? You should start one...why..I bet you'd make ohhh I don't know 25 cents? 🤡🤡
Some say she was pressured to not participate because the WNBA doesn’t want her to be the face of the league
to me, she's already the face of the league...
❤22❤.... GO FEVER 🏀
I call BS on that comment.
You'll have to do better than some say if your going that route. Name names or just admit it's you
@@jonblank9742 I read it directly off of some UA-cam videos. That’s why I posted it
@@jonblank9742 ua-cam.com/video/PZStSbJvTfA/v-deo.htmlsi=V5Y3xQxBR1YimxvH
Dan Patrick is right on that Lebron dunking thing though, spot on, 100%
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?
I was thinking it was an F U for leaving her off of team USA
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
Kid hasn't had a break since October. She can save the 3 point contest for another year.
Other players have not had a break either
I could not agree with you more DP. Sometimes it means more to others to let them shine.
Clark vs. Ionescu would be worth watching. Clark or Ionescu alone vs randos, not so much.
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)
@@sparkyman8249 Curry and Ionescu already battled and it was epic so another one would be next level!
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!
Caitlin Sabrina vs Curry Lillard
Since when does she owe anyone a answer on why she's doing or not doing something?
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!
Dominique was a powerful dunker and none complained about him in the dunk contest...just saying.
what are you talking about? Dominique was in the dunk context for half a decade, winning it 2x.
@@Keter-royalerestorationshe’s refuting the dumb logic of this take.
@@Keter-royalerestorations what are you talking about?....like my man said, I was refuting Dan's take.
Why would they complain?
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.
Klay coming out in his GSW jersey would be so disrespectful to the Dallas market .
She’s showing who is in charge for real.
Fellow your fearless leaders as he sits on his throne.
Forget the 3 point contest, I can't wait for that all exciting WNBA layup contest!!
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
The WNBA probably asked Caitlyn and Sabrina not to play.
Sabrina has done it before. 😆 check her score. She then went up against steph, she has nothing else to prove.
@@carladavis1473hahahaha..yeah..that's it 🤡🤡...you people are just pure entertainment
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 👍🏽
She doesn't give the milk away for free.
Forget milk, what about the honey?
@@BoolXor According to Angel , she doesn’t give the milk away for free. Not Caitlyn.
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.
Leave Caitlin Alone Leave LeBron Alone 😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮
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.
Caitlins greatest quality is she is smarter than everyone on the court
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.
There is not speculation you don’t need a reason, that’s it.
People need to eff all the way off lol.
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.
@@marleymarss Sorry, no idea what you just wrote. (I don't do well with whiners.)
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 was looking forward to seeing her and Sabrina in the 3 point contest definitely disappointed they weren't in it.
I can’t believe he said for Klay to wear Warrior’s jersey
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! 😙
No mention of the men's dunker winner the past 2 years in the NBA.
Caintlin Clark: “im not doin it because I’m tired”
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
Dan is the same guy that asked Why LeBron James never did the Dunk Contest Hmmmmm
It’s the WNBA equivalent of Lebron not participating in a dunk contest.
Great point as alway Dan
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.
“ stand and shoot”😂 it’s catch and shoot.
Let's also relax on the Men vs. Women game. A smaller ball in a 3-point contest is a very big deal.
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?
Spud Web greatest dunk contest performance of all time.
She pleaded rest and relaxation.
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
@@TrustTheProcess34 Dans always gonna stick up for his guy...he's always been a Lebron fanboy.
No Caitlin or Sabrina because Nike already set up their appearance at the NBA all star weekend in San Francisco 2025
so that no one will watch it.hahahaha
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
Try Larry Bird.
Cmon caitlyn we wanted to see you in the 3 point contest 😢
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.
Does all of Dan’s cohosts have to raise their hands before giving their take??? 😂
Because she doesn’t want to be around those toxic people any more than she absolutely has to
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.
How about CC wants to get some rest? She has been playing NCAA and now the WNBA with a limited break in between the two.
Why is he saying CC feels like a better shooter. What do the numbers say?
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.
Exactly 💯