Caitlan Clark not chosen for US Olympic team. This is a hard clique to crack apparently.

[crossbody]

The drama from Clark will come from the people back in America. All over the internet drama over and over behind Clark, and it will be a distraction.

They may take her as an alternate, but reluctantly! If they leave her here they do not have to deal with the drama from her fanbase. Her fanbase moved from Taylor Swift to Caitlyn Clark. We get it, she's white, she's tall, and she's a good ball player.

The media calling it "Clark and the WNBA" is all kinds of wrong, racist, insensitive, etc... There are so many issues flaring up. White talk radio today spent three hours discussing how privileged Clark must be treated within the WNBA. They even discussed which two players on the Olympic team should be removed in favor of Clark. This is getting so out of hand.

 

[lantern2814]

You don't get it. Ms. Clark is a big deal now, now is the time to promote her appearances not in 4-8 years when people might not care about her at all.

In 2028, she may be out of the WNBA completely, and maybe appearing in ladies' wrestling instead. Since pro style ladies wrestling isn't in the Olympics, they'll be screwed completely.

USA basketball has never been great at marketing. The experience argument is two sided. You also can't get experience if you don't get an opportunity at that level. They need to capitalize on this increased viewership.

 

[lantern2814]

It's all about typical female emotions going on! The myth is their "sisterhood," but that's for the phony personas they create for family & the Nat'l cameras! Behind the scenes they resent one another w/ jealousy, envy, & outright hate! All you need do is go back to 2016! They selected Trump over Hillary, unable to get past their own animous of another successful woman! I didn't think it possible! Women are always in competition w/ one another over $$, men, school, work, & popularity! IDK why people are surprised that Clark is receiving the typical welcome of a rookie?! It doesn't matter that she's brought more eyeballs to the sport, $$ is up, & they can take charter flights instead of commercial airline fare! When I lived in Sacramento, I traveled a lot in the 90's & ran into our local WNBA team 2 or 3 times over the years! It was pathetic! Caitlin should teach them all a lesson; take a contract abroad & see how the league does w/o her!

That's something rarely mentioned. The egos of some of these female players are as big (and at times bigger) than some of the best male players. The jealousy these women have over somebody else getting attention is mind boggling. They don't care about how the WNBA does as a whole. Their screeds are all "what about ME" whining. They should be thankful Clark has boosted the popularity of their sport. But petty jealousy.

 

[leftwinger]

Then write to them and tell them.

As of now it just seems like she is problems. You cant bump her, you can't touch her, you cant foul her, you can't block her, etc... It's like she's an oversized kid whom no one is allowed to play competitive ball with.

That seems to be going against reality? She was blindsided and knocked down (dead ball foul), prior to that "closelined" on top of the head (would have ejected any NBA who did that).

The leauges answer to complaints? Welcome to the WNBA little girl. btw, I don't watch it if I don't gamble on it. I heard about it on Sirius....then saw the replays on TV as they showed them over and over.

 

[22lcidw]

That seems to be going against reality? She was blindsided and knocked down (dead ball foul), prior to that "closelined" on top of the head (would have ejected any NBA who did that).

The leauges answer to complaints? Welcome to the WNBA little girl. btw, I don't watch it if I don't gamble on it. I heard about it on Sirius....then saw the replays on TV as they showed them over and over.

There is has been more attention that league the last month or so then the total since its founding. Its near totally subsidized to exist.

 

[Fiero425]

There is has been more attention that league the last month or so then the total since its founding. Its near totally subsidized to exist.

For some reason, these women don't see or acknowledge this fact! They're a losing product, but got a huge boost w/ the "coming of age" start of Caitlan Clark! Swoops embarrassed herself so much showing her jealousy & outright animus of Clark to such an extent, she was fired by ESPN! She still has this look on her face like "WTF did I do?" Women can be delusional AF & this whole drama epitomizes what I've been saying about them! I feel for guys who have to deal w/ these psycho b!tches! They can't be satisfied w/ what they have & are always looking for better!

 

[Blaster]

For some reason, these women don't see or acknowledge this fact! They're a losing product, but got a huge boost w/ the "coming of age" start of Caitlan Clark! Swoops embarrassed herself so much showing her jealousy & outright animus of Clark to such an extent, she was fired by ESPN! She still has this look on her face like "WTF did I do?" Women can be delusional AF & this whole drama epitomizes what I've been saying about them! I feel for guys who have to deal w/ these psycho b!tches! They can't be satisfied w/ what they have & are always looking for better!

I guess many WNBA players don't like heterosexual white women.

 

[Fiero425]

I guess many WNBA players don't like heterosexual white women.

I'd take it even further! Women hate other women; PERIOD! They judge one another's looks, work, families, clothes, hair, & choices! Women will backstab each other w/o guilt & justify it later! They'll fk. each other's BF's or husbands & brag about it! The sisterhood is FAKE!

 

[Fiero425]

I just heard Molly Qerim's been fired from ESPN (1st Take)! As she walks away from an interview outside, she kept up that stupid smile acting as if not devasted by being canned! I wonder will Monica MnNutt survive? She embarassed herself just as much as the rest of these jealous 304's who can't help "hating" on this new girl stealing the show! I don't even watch WNBA games, but find so much entertainment in seeing sports videos, blogs, & breaking news as women openly make fools of themselves! You give them a platform & this is what they do w/ it! They've made Cailin Clark even bigger making Nat'l news!

 

[lennypartiv]

Apparently they want players who have played at least one full season in the WNBA since pro basketball is more physical than college basketball.

 

[westwall]

So, she should be on the team based on her popularity and not her skill as a player?

Welllllll her skills as a player are pretty impressive. She's broken almost every rookie record there is, and just set the WNBA record for assists.

 

[Fiero425]

Welllllll her skills as a player are pretty impressive. She's broken almost every rookie record there is, and just set the WNBA record for assists.

I love how this girl has exposed the pettiness of women! Clark brings in fans, discussion, & overall general exposure to the masses, but it's women who are "hating" on her the most! Past players, sports personalities, & bloggers are embarrassing themselves talking down her talent & acknowledgement of fans! Jealousy has run rampant thru the WNBA & many can't stand how Clark has taken over so quickly! Sending old fogeys to the Olympics again & again also's a travesty! Players like Taurasi really needs to go to the Games 5 or 6 times? Idiotic, but that's women for you! Such idiots as Clark has upgraded the conditions, $$, & fandom of the WNBA!

 

[Fiero425]

I just heard Molly Qerim's been fired from ESPN (1st Take)! As she walks away from an interview outside, she kept up that stupid smile acting as if not devestated by being canned! I wonder will Monica MnNutt survive? She embarrassed herself just as much as the rest of these jealous 304's who can't help "hating" on this new girl stealing the show! I don't even watch WNBA games, but find so much entertainment in seeing sports videos, blogs, & breaking news as women openly make fools of themselves! You give them a platform & this is what they do w/ it! They've made Cailin Clark even bigger making Nat'l news!

Even though reported Qerim's was herstory, I turned on "1st Take" & there she sat! I guess it was just a rumor, but it looked as if she was GONE due to her "hating" on Clark! At least Swoops bit it!

 

[Fiero425]

Even though reported Qerim's was herstory, I turned on "1st Take" & there she sat! I guess it was just a rumor, but it looked as if she was GONE due to her "hating" on Clark! At least Swoops bit it!

Now it's being reported Molly's being sent on holiday as they announce Qerim's replacement on
"First Take" being Christine Williamson! Why's this so hard to get a handle on?

MSN

 

[justoffal]

I can't imagine that she won't use this as motivation in playing with extra effort this year, as if she still has something to prove. Pretty sad in all events, and it looks like a league decision. Christine Brennan of USA Today reports that Clark was omitted from this year's 12-woman Olympic roster in large part because the program was concerned she would not necessarily carve out major rotation minutes among a loaded backcourt comprising New York Liberty point guard Sabrina Ionescu, Las Vegas Aces guards Kelsey Plum, Jackie Young and Chelsea Gray, Seattle Storm combo guard Jewell Lloyd, and Phoenix Mercury guards Diana Taurasi and Kahleah Copper.

Yep.... It's a skin ticket

 

[Fiero425]

After Clark knocked out of the playoffs, I doubt anyone will care about the rest of the series! I just don't understand why the WNBA is sabotaging their own league by not promoting her? I hear Angel Reese got a 1st place vote for MVP! That tells me all you need to know the biases going on behind the scenes! It's not like I care they're cutting their own throats, but I enjoy seeing women doing this on a Nat'l scale to show how petty, jealous, & pathetic they can be!