Caitlin Clark could have been snubbed from the U.S. Olympic nationwide ladies’s basketball group roster, however she took the excessive street when requested about it on Sunday.
Clark stated it was simply added motivation to make the group in 2028 when the Summer Games head to Los Angeles.
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Caitlin Clark, #22 of the Indiana Fever, talks to the media earlier than the sport in opposition to the Washington Mystics at Capital One Arena on June 7, 2024 in Washington, D.C. (G Fiume/Getty Images)
“I’m excited for the women who’re on the group. I do know it’s essentially the most aggressive group on the earth and I do know it may’ve gone both approach – me being on the group, me not being on the group,” she stated, by way of The Athletic. “So, I’m excited for them. I’m going to be rooting them on to win gold. I used to be a child that grew up watching the Olympics. So, yeah, it’ll be enjoyable to look at them.
“No disappointment. I feel it simply provides you one thing to work for. That’s a dream. Hopefully, at some point I could be there. I feel it’s just a bit extra motivation. You keep in mind that. And hopefully in 4 years, when 4 years comes again round, I could be there.”
The highlight on Clark bought hotter as she was hit with a tough foul from Chicago Sky guard Chennedy Carter final week. After a 30-point efficiency in opposition to the Washington Mystics, she obtained the decision she was not going to signify the crimson, white and blue in Paris.
Caitlin Clark, #22 of the Indiana Fever, celebrates after scoring within the third quarter in opposition to the Washington Mystics at Capital One Arena on June 7, 2024 in Washington, D.C. (G Fiume/Getty Images)
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However, her reply on Sunday whereas speaking to reporters appeared to have earned her a brand new stage of respect from basketball followers.
“Humble, elegant, skilled, I may go on and on,” NHL analyst Colby Cohen wrote on X. “The different gamers within the @WNBA ought to take a lesson from Caitlin.
ESPN anchor Jon Buccigross wrote, “She continues to rise above all of the pettiness and selfishness of these round her. Impressive individual. Good Midwest inventory. (nonetheless thinks she finally ends up on the group).”
College soccer analyst Danny Kanell wrote, “As nice a participant as Caitlin Clark is she is even higher at dealing with each little bit of BS that’s been thrown at her. What’s even higher is it makes her model stronger and her haters angrier!”
WNBA legend Rebecca Lobo wrote, “Caitlin couldn’t have dealt with this example any higher.”
Others referred to as her response “elegant.”
Clark and Indiana Fever head coach Christie Sides each agreed there was a “silver lining” to her Olympics absence – relaxation.
Caitlin Clark, #22 of the Indiana Fever, handles the ball in opposition to the Washington Mystics at Capital One Arena on June 7, 2024 in Washington, D.C. (G Fiume/Getty Images)
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Clark has primarily been taking part in basketball since November with only some weeks off in between the nationwide title sport and the primary WNBA sport. She will certainly get some much-needed relaxation and rest in the course of the pause.
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