“Caitlin Clark has ruined NBA All-Star Weekend.”
Right now, it’s hard to argue that there’s a bigger name in basketball than Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark. The Rookie of the Year has drawn unprecedented television viewership and attendance numbers, making her a must-watch athlete.
Clark’s popularity is so immense that she received an invitation to NBA All-Star Weekend to participate in a three-point contest. However, fans hoping to see her back on the court were disappointed when she declined the offer.
Fox Sports radio host Rob Parker didn’t hold back his criticism of Clark’s decision.
“Caitlin Clark has ruined NBA All-Star Weekend,” Parker said. “They invited her to take part in a shooting contest with Steph, something that would have been exciting and given fans a real reason to tune in.
“She is television ratings gold. Everything she’s involved in draws viewers. That would have been the only real attraction of the weekend.”
Parker didn’t stop there. He also argued that Clark should have shown more gratitude for the NBA’s support of the WNBA.
“How can she say no when the WNBA wouldn’t even exist without the NBA? They’ve subsidized the league from the beginning,” Parker questioned. “The least she could have done was return the favor and support her NBA brothers.”
