I want to preface what I’m about to say with the fact that I’m delighted the WNBA and women’s basketball are peaking in terms of popularity and finally getting the recognition it deserves.But with that attention comes an impeccably bad decision by USA basketball, keeping Caitlin Clark off the Olympic roster.
You think putting Caitlin Clark on your roster is going to put that streak in jeopardy? I’ve got a bridge to sell you too. Then there’s the "merit" argument. "She hasn’t proven herself yet." Might I remind you of a top-overall draft pick in 2004 that made the Olympic roster as a rookie that year. Her name was Diana Taurasi. And a top overall pick in 2008 that made the team. Her name was Candace Parker.And a top overall pick in 2016 that made the team too.
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