WNBA Adds Four-Point Shot to All-Star Game
The WNBA is finally making a move fans have been asking for, and Caitlin Clark called for years ago.
In a fresh twist for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game, the league is introducing a four-point shot for the first time in history. Players will now have the chance to launch from four special zones, each 28 feet from the hoop, located at each end of the court.
It’s a fun and flashy addition for the Saturday night showcase in Indianapolis. But there’s a catch: the player who championed the idea might not even get to try it.
Caitlin Clark, named one of this year’s All-Star captains alongside Napheesa Collier, is dealing with a groin injury she appeared to suffer during Tuesday’s game against the Connecticut Sun. Her status for the All-Star Game is still uncertain.
It’s an unfortunate twist for Clark, who tweeted way back in July 2022:
“The 4 point shot in the WNBA All-Star game >>> :)”
That old tweet is now coming full circle, just as she might be forced to sit out.
Even without her injury, Clark’s shooting has been in a bit of a slump. She’s made just 2 of 35 three-point attempts in her last five road games and is shooting 27.9% from deep overall this season. Still, if anyone could have lit up those four-point zones, it’s her.
In addition to the four-point shot, the WNBA is rolling out three other experimental rules for the All-Star Game:
- A 20-second shot clock to speed up play
- Live substitutions without stopping the game
- Automatic points in place of traditional free throws
It’s a clear sign the league is leaning into entertainment, trying to keep fans engaged with faster, high-scoring action.
Whether or not Clark suits up, this year’s All-Star Game is shaping up to be a must-watch. But for fans in Indiana, it’s a bittersweet moment. The hometown hero helped dream up the four-point shot, and now she may have to watch others take it.
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