Caitlin Clark is opening up about her resolution to go to the WNBA’s three-point contest on Friday … saying it all came down to getting some much-needed rest.
The Indiana Fever star is notably not among the many elite shooters taking part in the All-Star Weekend long-range event … and many have wondered why the league’s biggest star didn’t want to get involved when it could have been an opportunity to bring more attention to the group.
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Clark provided some solutions earlier in the day… explaining that she’s been playing continuously for a long time — and that she wants to put her energy into helping her Fever teammates, rather than preparing for the competition.
“Honestly, I think it’s … relaxation,” Clark instructed reporters. “I’ve been enjoying basketball for 12 months straight. It’s not something that you can just show up and shoot off a shelf. It’s not something I’ve ever done before. It’s not something I’ve had a lot of time to follow.”
Clark added that the competition isn’t going anywhere… and there will likely be plenty of other opportunities to test your skills against your friends.
As for those competing on Friday, Clark praised the industry… and said he’ll support them as a fan.
“However, yes,” Clark added. “The biggest factor for me was that I wanted a break and I needed to take some time for myself to enjoy what I wanted to do.”
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