With the WNBA All-Star Game approaching on Saturday, New York Liberty head coach Sandy Brondello expressed her eagerness to coach Caitlin Clark for the event, but a recent injury has cast doubt on Clark’s participation.
Brondello, who is set to coach Clark in the All-Star Game, said she was looking forward to the opportunity to work with the Indiana Fever’s star player. Clark was originally scheduled to play in the All-Star Game, which will include her first 3-point contest and captaincy role. However, the injury has raised concerns about her ability to compete in the event, which could affect her overall performance and fan engagement.
Clark, who was named a captain in her second All-Star appearance, is currently dealing with a second groin injury of the year. Fever head coach Stephanie White confirmed that imaging showed the injury was not the same as Clark’s previous one, which raised some concerns about her recovery timeline. The injury has also caused the Fever to falter in their recent games, as they were previously dominating the league before Clark’s absence.
Despite the uncertainty, Brondello remains optimistic about the possibility of coaching Clark at the All-Star Game. The situation highlights the challenges that elite athletes face with injuries and the impact they can have on their ability to compete and the excitement surrounding major events like the All-Star Weekend.