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’Women’s Basketball Is a Joke” – WNBA Fans Slam Team USA for Caitlin Clark Snub After Olympic Announcement
WNBA fans are outraged after Caitlin Clark was left off the Team USA roster for the Paris Olympics. Many took to social media to express their disappointment.
Olympics fever is at its peak among fans but what if you see fans saying “No Watch”. Isn’t it disheartening? Women’s NBA is going through the same. The excitement surrounding the USA women's national basketball team’s journey to the 2024 Paris Olympics took a surprising turn when the roster announcement left out one of the brightest new stars in the WNBA, Caitlin Clark.
As the Indiana Fever rookie has been making waves with her impressive performances, her exclusion from Team USA's lineup has sparked a significant backlash from fans and experts alike. Despite Team USA's dominant 102-76 win over Japan, the decision to leave Clark off the roster has led many to criticize the selection process and question the future of women's basketball. Fans are vocal about their disappointment, feeling that Clark's absence has already impacted attendance and interest in the games.
Team USA's dominant start overshadowed by controversy
Team USA kicked off their Olympic campaign with a commanding victory over Japan, securing a solid start in Group C alongside Germany.
However, this success on the court has been overshadowed by the controversy surrounding Caitlin Clark's omission from the roster. With an average of 17.6 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 6.6 assists per game in her rookie WNBA season, Clark has proven herself as a formidable player.
Her exclusion, however, was explained by South Carolina’s head coach and USA Basketball team committee member Dawn Staley, who cited timing and Clark's performance during a busy stretch in May as key factors.
Moreover, her absence from Team USA’s training camp in April due to her NCAA commitments played a role in the decision.
Despite these justifications, fans remain unconvinced, arguing that Clark’s presence would have boosted both the team’s performance and the game's popularity.
The attendance numbers for the opening games back this sentiment, with the USA vs. Japan match drawing only 13,040 attendees, significantly lower than other matches. Take a look at how fans reacted.
Fan slamming on leaving Catlin Clark out from the opportunity
The backlash from WNBA fans has been intense and vocal. Social media platforms have been flooded with comments criticizing Team USA’s decision to leave Caitlin Clark off the roster.
Fans argue that Clark’s star power would have filled seats and brought a new level of excitement to the tournament.
One fan's comment, "No Caitlin, No Watch!!", encapsulates the frustration and disappointment felt by many. Another fan highlighted the simple logic behind their argument, stating, "If Caitlin is playing: more people go. If Caitlin isn’t playing: less people go. It’s simple with this." This straightforward reasoning underscores the belief that Clark's presence would have been a major draw for spectators.
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Other fans were more critical, with one stating, "This was such a layup for Team USA and the WNBA. Fumbled with this." Words reflecting the decision was an obvious mistake that could have been easily avoided.
Another fan added, "Women’s basketball is a joke… literally handed the key to success and they just said nahhhhh." Such strong words indicate deep disappointment.
Furthermore, fans believe that Clark's dynamic play could have been a game-changer for Team USA. One fan remarked, "They’d do anything to keep CC out.Man, she would absolutely TAKEOVER stadiums. Women’s Basketball shows how much of a joke they want to be by not having the best all-around player (who’s a rookie) in the Olympics… people from all around the world want to watch HER play… smh."
Another added, "Tbf everyone knows it’s going to be a blowout. CC would put fans in the seats though for sure." The situation has raised important questions about the decision-making process in women’s basketball.
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