Fresh from the showdown between Steph Curry and Sabrina Ionescu, another exciting matchup may be on the horizon: NBA star versus women’s basketball phenom.
NBA reporter Taylor Rooks recently discussed with Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young the possibility of facing off against Iowa standout Caitlin Clark in a three-point shootout. Young expressed his enthusiasm for the idea, having closely followed Clark’s impressive career with the Hawkeyes.
“Of course I would,” Young told Rooks. “I’ve had the chance to talk to her during her college years. We’re the only two people to ever lead college in points and assists simultaneously; that’s quite a stat.”
“I mean, I would. I’d definitely need to practice more than I have for previous three-point competitions, but I’d be ready for sure. Yeah, I’d do it.”
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When comparing their career statistics, Clark might hold the advantage, depending on the three-point line they choose. Over her four years at Iowa, Clark has maintained a 38.2-percent shooting average from beyond the arc.
On the other hand, Young boasts a 35.4-percent three-point shooting record during his NBA career thus far. In the 2023-24 season, he’s off to one of the best starts of his career, averaging 37.1 percent from beyond the arc.
So, who would emerge victorious? Only time will tell if this exciting matchup comes to fruition, but it’s sure to be a thrilling competition between two elite shooters from different realms of basketball.
