Caitlin Clark, a standout player for the Indiana Fever, has become one of the most highly regarded personalities in the league. Throughout her collegiate career and her inaugural season in the WNBA, games featuring her consistently shattered viewership records.
Caitlin Clark (Photo by Wendell Cruz/Imagn Images)
To capitalize on Clark’s immense popularity and enhance fan engagement during the All-Star Weekend, she was invited to participate in a follow-up to the three-point contest alongside Sabrina Ionescu and Stephen Curry. However, after some reflection, Clark declined the invitation.

Recently, during an appearance on the radio program “The Odd Couple,” commentator Rob Parker criticized Clark, claiming she had “ruined” the 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend.

“How can she say no when the WNBA wouldn’t even be around if it wasn’t for the NBA? They have subsidized that league forever. Ratings this year, right? Guess how much money the WNBA lost this past year — $50 million. Even with Caitlin Clark and her numbers. So the least she could have done was done a solid for her brothers in the NBA. They aren’t earning their keep. Let’s just be honest. I’m being honest. The least she could have done was take part in that. And she has ruined NBA All-Star Weekend for me,” Parker said.

Parker praised Clark’s remarkable popularity, pointing out that she consistently brings in impressive ratings on television. However, he emphasized that her presence at the event would have made a significant impact.

JuJu Watkins Breaks Caitlin Clark’s Record In A Major Achievement

Clark has achieved several records during her college career. Notably, she is a three-time NCAA season assists leader, a three-time NCAA season scoring leader, and the NCAA Division I all-time scoring leader. However, USC Trojans guard JuJu Watkins recently surpassed one of her records.