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Former NBA Player Makes Strong Statement on Team USA's Caitlin Clark Decision

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark was not named to Team USA's Olympics roster

Joey Linn

Jun 2, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) sits on the bench in the fourth quarter against the New York Liberty at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 2, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) sits on the bench in the fourth quarter against the New York Liberty at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports / Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
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Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark was not named to Team USA‘s Olympics roster. Despite Clark getting off to a historic start to her WNBA career, Team USA felt the rookie sensation just wasn’t one of their best 12 options. 

Clark handled the situation incredibly well, telling reporters she is happy for all of the women who made the team, and will be cheering them on in their pursuit of a gold medal. Adding that she hopes to be on the team next go around, Clark will continue to work hard on improving her game.

During a recent episode of FanDuel’s Run it Back show, former Memphis Grizzlies forward Chandler Parsons reacted to the Clark news, saying, “This group of women is going to dominate and win gold, that should be the story… Is there an argument we should have put [Caitlin Clark] on there to get more eyes? Maybe. Put there’s also other women that have had better statistical seasons that deserve to be on the team just as much as Caitlin Clark.”

Assuming she continues on her current trajectory, Clark will not only be on the next Team USA roster, but will be one of the best players on that team. Prepared to work hard for the next four years, Clark is excited for that opportunity when it comes around.

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Joey Linn
JOEY LINN

Title: Credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation Email: joeylinn52@gmail.com Education: Communication Studies degree from Biola University Location: Los Angeles, California Expertise: NBA analysis and reporting Experience: Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Joey covers the NBA full-time across multiple platforms, primarily serving as a credentialed Clippers beat writer.

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