Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson expressed interest in participating in a potential three-point shootout competition during the NBA All-Star Weekend, following reports that the league is considering featuring him alongside Caitlin Clark in the event. Thompson's openness comes after last year's successful inter-sport showdown between Steph Curry and Sabrina Ionescu, which was widely praised by fans. This year's contest could see a shift to Sunday, sandwiched between games of the NBA's revamped All-Star Game format.
Last season, the NBA injected a captivating twist into the three-point contest , a staple of the league's All-Star Weekend since 1986, by introducing an inter-sport one-on-one showdown between Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry and New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu . This unique contest, which witnessed Curry's triumph, garnered widespread acclaim from basketball enthusiasts.
Now, rumors suggest the league is contemplating even grander plans for the event, with whispers circulating about the potential inclusion of Curry's former teammate Klay Thompson, along with Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark. Thompson, following the Dallas Mavericks' resounding 130-108 victory over the Washington Wizards on Monday, was queried about the possibility of participating in a three-point shootout competition during the NBA All-Star Weekend. The veteran sharpshooter expressed openness to the opportunity. 'It'd be fun,' Thompson remarked, as relayed by Mavericks beat writer Landon Thomas. 'I don't know the details but if the opportunity presents itself that would be cool to be a part of.' ESPN NBA Insider Shams Charania had previously reported, in November, that Thompson was considering participating in a contest akin to the Steph vs. Sabrina event from last year's All-Star Weekend. Meanwhile, Clark, during an appearance before an Oregon vs. Maryland football game, emphatically stated that, if given the choice, she'd prefer to have Clark as a teammate in a hypothetical 2 v 2 three-point contest. The NBA, in a bid to invigorate interest in the Sunday slate of events during All-Star Weekend, is reportedly planning to shift the Steph vs. Sabrina contest from Saturday to Sunday, strategically positioning it between games of the league's newly introduced All-Star Game format which is slated for unveiling this year. Curry, a 10-time All-Star and the NBA's all-time leader in three-pointers made, boasts a remarkable track record. Thompson, his former Warriors teammate, occupies the fifth spot on that list and has achieved a career three-point shooting percentage of 41.1. Ionescu, who has averaged a commendable 2.7 three-pointers per game throughout her career, and Clark, who led the WNBA in three-pointers made during her rookie season, are recognized as two of the most formidable shooters in women's professional basketball.
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