"Wanted to skip the nosey biased WNBA media": Fever fans react as Caitlin Clark finally shows up to All-Star weekend Studbudz stream

Caitlin Clark made her highly anticipated appearance at the 2025 WNBA All-Star weekend's orange carpet, almost three hours after the event began. Clark entered with Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White and former Iowa teammate Kate Martin. The trio's first sighting was on Courtney Williams' live stream, "Studbuz," with Lynx teammate Natisha Hiedeman.

With almost every prominent WNBA player spotted by fans online, Clark's supporters were craving to see their favorite star, who was nowhere to be found. Clark revealed that she was watching the "Studbudz" stream for three hours.

"That's all I did," Clark told Williams.

Clark expressed her wish to be on the stream during the All-Star draft after she couldn't pick Williams on her team. Williams gladly accepted Clark's suggestion and couldn't contain her excitement once she made it.

Indiana Fever fans were also relieved after seeing Caitlin Clark amid wild speculation online about her absence. Here's how they reacted to Clark's first sighting:

"She just wanted to skip the nosey biased WNBA media," a fan wrote.

Caitlin Clark pulls out of 2025 WNBA All-Star Game and 3-point contest

Caitlin Clark will not participate in the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game and 3-point contest. The Fever star announced her decision on Thursday. Clark said:

"Incredibly sad and dissapointed to say I can't participate in the 3-point contest or the All-Star game. I have to rest my body. I will be at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse for all the action and I'm looking forward to helping Sandy coach our team to a win."

The 2025 All-Star Weekend was highly anticipated, considering it was Clark's first home event. However, the second-year guard suffered a right groin injury on Tuesday against the Connecticut Sun. It was her third major injury this year alone. Clark has missed 10 games before with left groin and quad injuries.

The latest setback is a tough blow for the WNBA, too. While the viewership is projected to be high, Clark's presence on the court could have made an even bigger difference. The All-Star Game also seems lopsided in Napheesa Collier's team's favor without Clark.

Her team will also be without Satou Sabally, who announced her absence on Wednesday.

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