In an All-Star Game filled with dazzling plays and jaw-dropping moments, there was one basket that somehow slipped through the cracks of the national broadcast. But fear not, Caitlin Clark’s ever-vigilant fanbase has unearthed the footage from a courtside videographer. And let’s just say, Sabrina Ionescu might be wishing that footage had stayed buried.
The Caitlin Clark play that wasn’t shown during the All-Star Game The All-Star Game in Phoenix turned into a bit of a nightmare for the United States Olympic Basketball Team. They suffered a 117-109 defeat at the hands of the WNBA All-Stars who didn’t make the Olympic roster. Among those snubbed was the Indiana Fever’s rookie sensation, Caitlin Clark.
Consider this game another stop on Clark’s “Olympic Snub Revenge Tour.” After all, she’s already managed to frustrate six-time Olympian Diana Taurasi, beat Team USA coach Cheryl Reeve head-to-head, and now, she’s added a sweet crossover against Ionescu, one of the lucky guards heading to Paris instead of her.
It seems like Sabrina Ionescu missed the memo on Clark’s scouting report. She allowed Clark to get to her right hand with a hesitation move that left Ionescu frozen in time. And in her defense, even the mighty rim protector Brittney Griner couldn’t offer much assistance, but that’s all part of the Clark magic.
The Enigmatic Clark Strikes Again
Griner knew better than to challenge Clark at the rim, lest she leave the pass to Angel Reese wide open, just as it happened on that historic play. It’s a classic Clark conundrum: do you guard the drive or the dish? Spoiler alert: neither usually works.
And while someone at ABC probably got an earful for missing a scoring play by the WNBA’s top attraction, it likely didn’t dent the ratings too much. If anything, it gave Clark’s fans a delayed yet delicious moment of triumph to savor, especially during the month-long break when Caitlin will finally get some rest while the Olympics are on.
So, Sabrina, better luck next time. And Caitlin, enjoy your well-deserved break. Your fans will be waiting, cameras ready, for your next magical moment.