Caitlin Clark Wants To Now Join The Aces In Olympics
Caitlin Clark is the most talked about woman in sports today. The 6’0 guard out of Iowa became the #1 draft pick for the Indiana Fever. Despite her team’s struggles to win, she continues to pull record-breaking attendance at every game. Now she wants the opportunity to join the Aces as well as other top players in the WNBA.
Caitlin Clark Wants To Represent Team USA
Should Caitlin Clark make the Olympic team is a complex question with no easy answer. Here’s a breakdown of factors to consider:
Arguments in Favor: On the good side our Las Vegas Aces have 4 players on the roster: A’ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum, Chelsea Gray who’s injured, and Jackie Young. Maybe Clark can replace Gray but the question remains, is she good enough or will she be there to draw? Here are my pros and cons.
Exceptional Talent: Caitlin Clark is undeniably one of the most talented young players in basketball, showcasing incredible scoring ability, passing vision, and basketball IQ.
Star Power: Clark has a captivating playing style that draws attention and excitement to the game. Her presence on the Olympic stage would bring valuable exposure to women’s basketball. People follow her in waves like Tiger Woods on a Golf Course! At the young age of 22, Olympic experience could be invaluable for Clark’s development, potentially shaping her into a cornerstone player for future USA Basketball teams. Yes, she will make future teams, but right now she is here and she’s a marketing goldmine.
The Cons Against Caitlin Clark Joining Team USA:
Experience: The Olympics are the highest level of international competition. Clark, while incredibly talented, lacks experience at this level compared to veteran players.
Building a cohesive team with strong chemistry is crucial for Olympic success. Integrating a new player, even one as talented as Clark, could disrupt the existing team dynamic.
The US Women’s National Team boasts incredible depth, particularly at the guard position. Clark would face fierce competition from established stars.
Ultimately, the decision rests with the USA Basketball selection committee. The team is going to win Gold with or without her.
The world is so far behind Team USA in women’s basketball and they have not lost a gold medal in 30 years. Clark is on fire whether she goes or not but she needs the month to rest her body and mind and take a mental break from basketball.
Former NBA player and sports analyst Darius Rice said, “Even though it would be a circus in France just because of her presence, I think they got it right by not letting her go”. Clark didn’t participate in the tryouts and for good reason, she was playing in the final four at the time. Here are some more in-depth arguments regarding Clark not making the women’s Olympic Basketball Team.
The bottom line is, that the rookie is making headlines, and the conversation at mostly every sports broadcast in the country for a reason.