Injured Caitlin Clark still 'trying to enjoy' All-Star weekend - ESPN

INDIANAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark said she has tried to have as much fun as possible on this WNBA All-Star Weekend despite the disappointment of not being able to play.

The Indiana Fever guard, the top vote-getter in fan balloting, suffered a right groin injury in Tuesday's victory over the Connecticut Sun that kept her from competing here in Friday's 3-point shooting contest and Saturday's All-Star Game.

Before the All-Star Game, she met the media with fellow All-Star captain Napheesa Collier of the Minnesota Lynx. The two teased each other about whose team was going to win, and they addressed some questions about the ongoing collective bargaining agreement negotiations.

Clark also spoke about how she has been feeling during a celebratory weekend hosted by her franchise.

«When the injury happened, it was pretty frustrating considering I knew what the coming days were going to hold for myself,» she said. «But [this weekend] wasn't going to be taken away from me. Sure, maybe I'm not able to play the games, but I can still be here and participate, and I have a ton of friends and family in town that are having a really good time. So, I've been trying to enjoy the best I can.

»Still getting to be around and be a part of everything is really important for myself and for the fans. They've been out in full force, whether they're coming into the game tonight or whether they're just enjoying all the festivities that are around our city. So, just really happy, not only for Indianapolis and state of Indiana and our organization, but really just the league. I think the weekend has been absolutely incredible."

As a rookie, Clark had 4 points, 10 assists and 2 steals in last year's All-Star Game in Phoenix. She played for Team WNBA, which