As the excitement builds for the upcoming 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend in San Francisco, basketball fans are eagerly awaiting the lineup of events, particularly the highly anticipated three-point shootout. A few months ago, ESPN’s Shams Charania revealed that Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry and New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu had plans to bring their popular three-point shootout back to the NBA All-Star festivities. However, this year’s event could be even more thrilling, as the duo is expected to be joined by NBA stars Klay Thompson and Caitlin Clark, sparking even more buzz around the competition.
Charania’s earlier report suggested that while Curry and Ionescu were working on the idea of reviving the shootout, they were also considering inviting Thompson and Clark to compete in what would be an exciting four-player showdown. While details remained scarce at the time, the idea of watching two NBA sharpshooters and two WNBA stars facing off on the same stage was enough to capture the imagination of basketball enthusiasts everywhere.
Recently, Reggie Miller, a Hall of Fame shooter himself, seemed to confirm the rumors, inadvertently revealing details of the shootout during an appearance. Miller’s comments have only heightened excitement as fans speculate about the confirmed participants. “Did Reggie Miller just leak the All-Star Saturday shootout plans?” one fan wrote on social media. The possibility of Ionescu and Clark facing off against Curry and Thompson in San Francisco, with the game being held in their home state, has everyone talking about the upcoming competition.
Caitlin Clark, the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year, has already made a name for herself as a prolific three-point shooter. During her rookie season, Clark set the second-highest single-season three-point record in WNBA history with 122 shots made, earning her the title of Rookie of the Year. Her inclusion in the potential shootout would add another layer of excitement, as she has quickly become one of the league’s most thrilling players to watch.
While the NBA’s All-Star Weekend is still a few weeks away, the suspense around the three-point shootout continues to build. Although there has been no official confirmation about Clark’s participation yet, the possibility of seeing her join the likes of Curry, Thompson, and Ionescu in this star-studded shootout is something fans are eagerly awaiting. Whether it’s a leak or a well-placed tease, Miller’s comment has certainly added fuel to the fire as basketball lovers prepare for a weekend filled with incredible talent and fierce competition.
