The 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend brought a thrilling new twist to the three-point contest with the introduction of the “NBA vs. WNBA” shootout. The competition, which featured Steph Curry and Sabrina Ionescu, was a major hit, and it looks like the event will return for 2025—this time with even more star power. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Curry and Ionescu are in talks to bring back the exciting shootout, and they have big plans to include two new names: Klay Thompson of the Dallas Mavericks and Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever.
Thompson and Clark would undoubtedly raise the profile of this already star-studded event. Thompson, a legendary three-point shooter for the Golden State Warriors, is in his first season with the Mavericks after leaving the Warriors in free agency. Clark, who made an immediate impact in her rookie season with the Fever, set a new record by sinking the second-most three-pointers in WNBA history, with 122 shots in 2024. Her inclusion in the competition would add an exciting dynamic, showcasing the incredible talent of the WNBA’s brightest rising stars.
The 2024 version of the shootout saw Curry narrowly defeat Ionescu, with Curry scoring 29 points to Ionescu’s 26. Ionescu shot with a WNBA ball, adding an extra challenge to her performance, but it wasn’t enough to outpace Curry, who claimed the victory. Now, with the potential addition of Thompson and Clark, the 2025 edition of this event is shaping up to be even more competitive and exciting.
The 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend will take place at the Chase Center in San Francisco from February 14-16, and basketball fans can expect a high-energy, must-watch contest featuring some of the best three-point shooters from both the NBA and WNBA. The return of this innovative event is not only a celebration of elite shooting but also a powerful statement about the growing visibility and impact of women’s basketball.
As the anticipation builds for February’s All-Star festivities, the inclusion of Thompson and Clark would make the shootout even more historic, continuing to break down barriers and celebrate the talents of athletes from both leagues.