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All the best moments from 2024 WNBA All-Star Weekend: Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and more
By Desiree Murphy,
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The 2024 WNBA All-Star Game kicked off Saturday in Phoenix, Ariz. Getty Images
It was a ballin’ weekend in Phoenix, Ariz.
Numerous celebrities, athletes and fans flocked to the desert to support the ladies competing in the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game at the Footprint Center.
The festivities kicked off on Friday with Atlanta Dream star Allisha Gray making history by winning both the WNBA STARRY 3-Point Contest and the Kia WNBA Skills Challenge. The South Carolina Gamecocks alum walked away with a combined prize totaling over $115,000 – over half her yearly salary.
“Maybe I’ll go on a little golfing spree, shopping spree,” Gray, 29, told ESPN’s Holly Rowe, when asked what she plans to do with the money from the WNBA and Aflac.
The festivities kicked off Friday with Allisha Gray making history by winning both the WNBA STARRY 3-Point Contest and the Kia WNBA Skills Challenge. Getty Images The Atlanta Dream star won over $115,000 – over half her yearly WNBA salary. Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK
Saturday’s main event was a matchup between Team WNBA – consisting of standouts like Caitlin Clark , Angel Reese , Nneka Ogwumike and more – and the USA Basketball Women’s National Team, who will be competing in the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics.
“Nothing can stop us! Thank you @wnba for hosting such an amazing weekend and taking such good care of me and my busted knee,” Plaza, 40, later wrote via Instagram , with followers in the comments section calling her a “legend,” “athlete” and “true baller.”
Celebrities in attendance included Aubrey Plaza, who sat courtside with crutches after suffering an injury in Phoenix. Getty Images Many came out to see rivals Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese play on the same team for the first time. Getty Images
Reese told ESPN she was “looking forward” to wearing the same jersey as Clark for the All-Star game.
“That’s what everybody wants to see. Everybody can wear their ‘get along’ shirts together for one day, at least,” she joked. “I know a lot of people are going to come and watch us … but there’s a lot of talent within both rosters of the teams, so they’re in for a good one.”
“She’s been great to play with,” she said of the Indiana Fever athlete, also 22. “The future, we’re gonna be playing with each other a lot. Hopefully in four years we can be Olympians together.”
Clark and Reese, both 22, played for Team WNBA during Saturday’s game at the Footprint Center. Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK They beat the USA Basketball Women’s National Team 117-109. Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports “She’s been great to play with,” Reese said of Clark in a post-game interview. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con
In an unforgettable second half, Team WNBA beat out the Olympic team – made up of Diana Taurasi, Brittney Griner, A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart and more – with a final score of 117-109. It marked the second time this has happened, as Team WNBA also won in 2021 ahead of the Tokyo Olympics.
Taurasi, who will be making a record sixth straight Olympic appearance later this month, was overheard speaking with her fellow teammates in a huddle following the loss. “This s–t f–king sucks,” the Phoenix Mercury star, 42, admitted. “It’s a good reminder, we gotta come to play no matter who we are.”
Meanwhile, Arike Ogunbowale set a WNBA All-Star Game record with 34 points. Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports This marked the second time Team WNBA won over the Olympic team during All-Star Weekend. Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Following Saturday’s game, athletes kept the celebrations going by hitting up various hot spots in Phoenix and Scottsdale.
Page Six was invited to a VIP “Ladies Night” afterparty at North Italia, where we spotted WNBA stars like Paige Bueckers, Michaela Onyenwere, Arike Ogunbowale, Chiney, Sydney Colson and more vibin’ out to sounds by DJ Ria and DJ Bova.
Guests noshed on North Italia favorites – like the Guanciale Pizza, Ricotta & Mozzarella Tortelloni and chicken, steak and shrimp Spiedini – throughout the evening while sipping on speciality cocktails – ranging from a Sicilian margarita to an espresso martini – made with Kevin Hart’s Gran Coramino tequila.
Celebrations continued Saturday night with various parties in Phoenix and Scottsdale. North Italia Stars like Madison Bailey and Paige Bueckers headed to North Italia for a night of good food and dancing. North Italia Guests were spotted vibin’ out to sounds by DJ Ria and DJ Bova. Kees2life At one point, rapper and LSU basketball star Flau’Jae took the mic to congratulate the WNBA stars in attendance. Kees2life
Rapper and LSU basketball star Flau’Jae gave the “Dancing With the Stars” alum, 27, a special shout-out while taking the mic to congratulate her on the milestone.
Other notable attendees at the invite-only afterparty (also sponsored by Fenty Beauty, MBG360 and Unrivaled) included Didi Richards, Toosii, Madison Bailey, Kyler Murray and Trey Benson.
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