At last season’s WNBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, the WNBA introduced the 4-point shot to add excitement and quicken the pace of play.
This season, the WNBA decided to remove the 4-point shot from the All-Star Game, and Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark appeared to oppose the change.
Caitlin Clark Expresses Disappointment With WNBA’s Decision
Clark was interviewed during the WNBA All-Star pregame show alongside Dallas Wings superstar Paige Bueckers, and she expressed disappointment with the new ruling.
“I’m gonna be shooting it from pretty far back again. Kinda disappointed they took away the 4-point shot,” Clark said. “(I’m) not sure with the league thought with that one. But we’ll let it go, we’ll let it go. It’ll be four-point in our hearts.”
Last season, Clark led the voting for the 2025 All-Star Game, garnering over 1.2 million votes, with Minnesota’s Napheesa Collier coming in second. With that, she and Collier had the teams named after them and were given a chance to pick their team.
However, she did not play in the game itself, despite being the co-captain and starter for her team, due to a right groin injury.
At that time, the WNBA decided to implement a 4-point line as part of the special rules for the All-Star Game. There were four circles – two at each end of the court – placed above the current three-point line at a distance of 28 feet from the rim.
Each made attempt is for charity, as every 4-point shot made at that time, the sponsor, AT&T, was set to donate to foundations supported by the WNBA and selected by players.
Clark did not have the opportunity to try the 4-point line last season, which may explain her disappointment, albeit in a playful manner.
The Indiana Fever star is making a comeback from the All-Star festivities, playing for Team Spoon on Saturday at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. She has been performing well in the first two quarters of the game against Team Coop, scoring 14 points at the half.
It’ll be interesting to see if the league brings back the 4-point line for the All-Star Game next year, especially now that Clark has made a special request. She would certainly have quite a bit of fun with it, considering how she’s able to shoot from way back with ease.
