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Caitlin Clark declines invite to 3-point shootout at NBA All-Star weekend

The Fever star declined, her representatives at Excel Sports said Wednesday.

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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark reportedly has decided to forgo a shooting competition at NBA All-Star weekend in favor of making her contest debut at the WNBA All-Star festivities.

Caitlin Clark is going to wait until Indianapolis hosts the WNBA All-Star weekend in July to enter her first 3-point contest as a pro.

The Fever star declined an invitation to participate in a special challenge during NBA All-Star weekend next month, her representatives at Excel Sports said Wednesday.

There had been discussions for Clark to participate in a contest similar to the one that pitted Stephen Curry against Sabrina Ionescu in a 3-point shootout during last season’s NBA All-Star weekend. Curry beat the New York Liberty star. It was one of the highlights of the weekend.

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There have been discussions around expanding that shootout this year when the NBA All-Star Game takes place in the Bay Area in two weeks.

Ionescu told The Associated Press earlier this month she planned to be at the All-Star festivities, but declined to elaborate whether she would be involved in any on-court activities.

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Sports Business Journal was the first to report Clark’s decision.

Clark has a busy weekend ahead as her Iowa jersey will be retired on Sunday after the Hawkeyes face No. 4 USC.

Here are five things to know about Indiana Fever star and former Iowa Hawkeye Caitlin Clark.
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