Caitlin Clark has received over extra followers by wishing Group USA all one of the best for the Olympic Video games, after they had been surprisingly not included within the squad for the Olympics later this yr.
Clark, the No. 1 decide within the WNBA Draft, won’t be a part of Paris — a choice that has sparked widespread disappointment — however the participant herself supplied a respectful response when requested about it on Sunday.
“I'm excited for the ladies which might be on the group,” Clarke stated Sunday. “I do know that is probably the most aggressive group on the earth and I do know it might have gone both manner, me being on the group or me not being on the group.
'I'm excited for them, I'm going to cheer them on to win gold. I've been watching the Olympics since I used to be a child, it's going to be enjoyable to look at them.'
Her feedback on social media had been praised by followers and sports activities stars alike. Former NHL participant Colby Cohen stated: 'Humble, elegant, ​​skilled, there's a lot extra I can say. Different WNBA gamers ought to take a cue from Caitlyn.'
Caitlin Clark praised by followers on social media for her response to Olympic rejection
Well mannered, elegant, ​​skilled, I can say much more. Different gamers within the group @WNBA We must always study a lesson from Caitlin.
— Colby Cohen (@ColbyCohen36) June 9, 2024
One other fan responded: 'After watching this interview, I'm reminded of the ability of grace underneath stress. An incredible instance of being an excellent artist,' whereas one other fan replied: 'OMG she's an excellent artist.
'I couldn't consider a greater function mannequin for younger youngsters trying to pursue their basketball goals.'
One other responded: 'He's very mature for his age. After I was 22, I used to curse at folks whereas enjoying Starcraft.'
Clark stated she would use the one-month break within the WNBA to relaxation after an intense begin to life within the league.
Barstool Sports activities founder Dave Portnoy reacted strongly when information of his exit broke on Saturday.
He uploaded a video to X saying: 'I don't know who's making this choice, the Girls's Olympic Committee or whoever. I don't care should you don't assume Caitlin Clark ought to be on this group by way of expertise, although she scored 37 factors in 13 video games – probably the most factors in league historical past for a freshman.
'None of that issues. These ladies – and I really like ladies, I'm pro-women – they complain, they cry about equal rights, equal pay, etcetera etcetera… Oh, you fool, for the primary time within the historical past of basketball, you might have a participant who’s arguably the preferred participant on the earth.
'You may argue that Caitlin Clark is the preferred, most attention-grabbing, single basketball participant on the earth. You may debate that. And you permit her off the Olympic group?
'This can be a showcase not only for her, however for the game and the opposite WNBA gamers on this group. How silly, how brainless, how idiots are the folks working this factor? She has one factor after one other taking place to her.'
