WNBA Fans React To Caitlin Clark's Decision On 3x3 Women's League
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WNBA fans can stop waiting to see if Caitlin Clark changes her mind about Unrivaled.
The new three-on-three league revealed the rosters for its inaugural season on Wednesday. Although Clark isn't listed on any of the six star-studded teams, two wild-card spots remain open. However, the Indiana Fever point guard reportedly won't fill one.
Per ESPN's Michael Voepel, Clark won't play in Unrivaled this season.
While some fans may be disappointed not to see Clark hoop this winter, many observers were unsurprised or unbothered by her decision.
"Glad this saga is over," a fan wrote on social media.
"Caitlin was never playing," a fan said. "She said no like 2-3 times in her own language."
"She told y'all she didn't wanna play 3v3," another fan wrote.
"Probably for the best," a fan reasoned.
"There was no upside for her," BSO's Robert Littal claimed. "She clearly just wants to play golf in the offseason in peace away from any drama real or manufactured by the media."
Clark never publicly expressed interest in playing, but Unrivaled reportedly made a "full-court press" to recruit the WNBA Rookie of the Year. A lucrative offer allegedly included a $1 million season salary with equity and revenue share.
The 22-year-old can instead recover from a long year that included a deep NCAA tournament run right before commencing her WNBA career. Clark has kept busy with golf and sponsorship opportunities since the Connecticut Sun eliminated Indiana from the postseason's opening round.
Fans can now move on from Clark speculation and focus on the stars confirmed to play in Unrivaled. Aliyah Boston will represent the Fever while playing alongside Arike Ogunbowale and three-on-three Olympian Rhyne Howard. Indiana's Lexie Hull will play with Angel Reese for the Rose Basketball Club.
Unrivaled co-founders Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier each headline a team. Kelsey Plum, Brittney Griner, and Clark's former Iowa teammate Kate Martin are also playing.
The first Unrivaled season will begin on Jan. 17. Fans can watch the action on TNT.
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