Caitlin Clark in new venture as NBA try to lure WNBA superstar with offer for All-Star Weekend
As the NBA attempts to entice her with an offer for All-Star Weekend, CAITLIN CLARK is getting ready for a new endeavor.
Alongside Dallas Mavericks player Klay Thompson, the WNBA superstar may participate in the tournament.
The Chase Center in San Francisco will host the All-Star Weekend from February 14–16.
The match is said to be a reimagined NBA vs. WNBA three-point challenge from the previous season.
Stephen Curry and Sabrina Ionescu participated in the previous edition.
The number of people that watched that was 4.57 million, a 31% increase over 2022 estimates.
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At the height of Curry’s match against Ionescu, 5.4 million people watched.
Clark’s possible involvement is therefore seen to have the potential to increase the ratings even more.
Since making her debut, the Indiana Fever rookie star has had a significant influence on WNBA viewing.
An additional 19 million viewers have tuned in to follow Clark and the 2024 NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship during the regular season.
Her influence on the league has been likened to that of the NBA’s Michael Jordan.
Despite being present, the 22-year-old did not participate in the WNBA’s three-point competition earlier this year.
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This was due to her need for “rest” after entering the WNBA directly out of college.
The WNBA champion of that event would have received a mere $2,575 in prize money.
Sponsor Aflac, however, outdid it, contributing an additional $50,000 to the fund.
The specifics of what the NBA will be willing to offer are still unknown.Clarkto participates.
At the Pro-Am, Clark nearly hit a spectator with a golf ball, demonstrating her “mortal” nature.
Caitlin Clark fever
CAITLIN Before Clark was drafted, the WNBA was already feeling her influence.
Nobody was surprised when the Iowa college star was selected by the Indiana Fever with the first overall pick.
In 2024, 36 of the Indiana Fever’s 40 games were broadcast nationally on television, up from 22 the previous season.
In order to accommodate the increased demand for tickets, teams also rescheduled their games against the Fever to larger facilities.
In comparison to the 14.8 million people who watched the men’s final, Clark helped the NCAA get 18.9 million viewers for the women’s championship game.
Additionally, she has already agreed to a contract with Nike worth more than $20 million.
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