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Team USA’s women’s basketball team may have secured a flawless 6-0 record and clinched the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, but not everyone is cheering. The glaring absence of rising star Caitlin Clark from the roster has sparked a wave of backlash from fans and even some NBA players, who believe the Indiana Fever sensation deserved a spot on the Olympic squad.
With a roster packed with talent, including A’ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum, and Sabrina Ionescu, Team USA delivered a series of dominating performances, culminating in their triumphant gold medal victory. But for many, the victory was bittersweet, marred by what they see as an unforgivable oversight-leaving Clark off the team.
The omission didn’t sit well with Clark’s supporters, who took to social media to voice their frustrations. One particularly disgruntled fan took aim at veteran Diana Taurasi’s lackluster performance in Paris 2024, sarcastically posting on X (formerly Twitter), “This is who we left Caitlin Clark off the US Olympic Team for.”
Taurasi, the Phoenix Mercury legend, managed just 0.7 points, one rebound, and 0.7 assists per game-a stat line that left many wondering why she was chosen over Clark.
Another fan couldn’t help but make a humorous jab, writing, “Caitlin Clark watching Diana Taurasi warm the bench every game in the Olympics after being told she wasn’t good enough to make the team.”
The sentiment was echoed across social media, with another critic lamenting, “Chelsea Gray and Diana Taurasi over Caitlin Clark is a joke. And you can’t convince me that this team couldn’t have used Angel Reese’s rebounding.”
The discontent wasn’t limited to social media. NBA star Draymond Green weighed in on the debate during a recent episode of his podcast. Green, known for his outspoken opinions, argued that Clark’s inclusion would have been a no-brainer, both for her talent and the potential boost to the team’s brand.
“I think Caitlin Clark should have been on the USA team. It’s great for the brand… We talk brand any other time, let’s not act like it don’t matter now,” Green stated.
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Diana Taurasi reflects on legendary Team USA career, giving advice that could resonate with Caitlin Clark
Taurasi’s Olympic career concluded with Sunday’s gold medal game against France
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Even before Sunday’s gold medal game against the host nation France, Diana Taurasi and USA Basketball had written an incredible story together. Taurasi, the WNBA’s all-time scoring leader, was called up to her sixth Olympic Games this year and accordingly won her sixth gold medal — making her the most decorated basketball player in Olympic history. Her longevity is truly unmatched in the women’s game, bridging generations and cementing Taurasi’s status as one of the sport’s greatest-ever players.
So how did Taurasi do it? How has the Phoenix Mercury star been able to continue competing at 42 years old — especially with a new generation, headlined by Caitlin Clark, coming in and changing the game? Before Team USA won gold again with a nail-biting 67-66 win on Sunday afternoon, Taurasi delivered a message that will inspire the next two decades of WNBA and Olympic stars.
The omission didn’t sit well with Clark’s supporters, who took to social media to voice their frustrations. One particularly disgruntled fan took aim at veteran Diana Taurasi’s lackluster performance in Paris 2024, sarcastically posting on X (formerly Twitter), “This is who we left Caitlin Clark off the US Olympic Team for.”
Taurasi, the Phoenix Mercury legend, managed just 0.7 points, one rebound, and 0.7 assists per game-a stat line that left many wondering why she was chosen over Clark.
Team USA’s women’s basketball team may have secured a flawless 6-0 record and clinched the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, but not everyone is cheering. The glaring absence of rising star Caitlin Clark from the roster has sparked a wave of backlash from fans and even some NBA players, who believe the Indiana Fever sensation deserved a spot on the Olympic squad.
With a roster packed with talent, including A’ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum, and Sabrina Ionescu, Team USA delivered a series of dominating performances, culminating in their triumphant gold medal victory. But for many, the victory was bittersweet, marred by what they see as an unforgivable oversight-leaving Clark off the team.
The omission didn’t sit well with Clark’s supporters, who took to social media to voice their frustrations. One particularly disgruntled fan took aim at veteran Diana Taurasi’s lackluster performance in Paris 2024, sarcastically posting on X (formerly Twitter), “This is who we left Caitlin Clark off the US Olympic Team for.”
Taurasi, the Phoenix Mercury legend, managed just 0.7 points, one rebound, and 0.7 assists per game-a stat line that left many wondering why she was chosen over Clark.