Caitlin Clark's new teammate, Sydney Colson, made an interesting observation about player interviews during the 2025 NBA All-Star Game. Colson referred to how the stars engaged in conversations with the hosts before the games began. The new Fever guard, who signed a $90,000 contract with the franchise, took to X to mock the situation, saying:
"The players look like they're being held hostage for these All-Star Game interviews."
Many fans felt the interviews were forced and weren't really required. Comedian Kevin Hart and TNT's Ernie Johnson hosted the interviews, with the players seemingly showing little to no interest.
Fans commented under Colson's post, agreeing with the veteran WNBA guard's opinion. One fan wrote:
"Yep the fake laughing at Kevin’s jokes are cringe"
Another added:
"They are it’s called “contractual obligation”"
One fan said:
"Dawg I’m sayin!!! Insanely cringe material"
Caitlin Clark rejects NBA All-Star Weekend, but WNBA has significant representation
Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark could have been one of the main draws at the 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend. She was invited for a 3-point shooting contest that would have included Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Sabrina Ionescu. However, Clark ultimately rejected the opportunity.
Her representation said that Clark wishes to participate in her first 3-point contest in the WNBA All-Star Weekend in Indiana this year. The NBA scrapped a potential 3-point battle between Curry and Ionescu, who produced an entertaining contest last season.
Nevertheless, the WNBA still had significant representation at the NBA All-Star Weekend. LA Sparks star Rickea Jackson and reigning WNBA champion Kayla Thornton participated in the NBA's Celebrity All-Star Game.
Meanwhile, DiJonai Carrington, A'ja Wilson, Kate Martin, Lisa Leslie, Cameron Brink, DeWanna Bonner, Alyssa Thomas, Chelsea Gray, Maya Moore and Aaliyah Edwards attended the All-Star Weekend on at least one of the three days.
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