Arrr, NBA champion Paul Pierce be sayin' leavin' Caitlin Clark off the Olympic team be a scurvy move, matey!
2024-06-15
Arrr mateys! The former hoopster Paul Pierce be throwin' some mighty sharp words at them USA Basketball bigwigs for leavin' Caitlin Clark out of the Olympic crew. Aye, 'tis a scandalous decision that be sure to stir up a mighty tempest on the high seas!
Caitlin Clark has been making waves in the WNBA with her extraordinary talent as the all-time leading scorer in Division I basketball. Despite her success, there has been controversy surrounding her exclusion from the USA Basketball roster for the upcoming Olympics.Legendary basketball player Paul Pierce expressed disappointment in the decision, believing it was a missed opportunity to promote the women's game. He also argued for the inclusion of Angel Reese on the Olympic team.Clark, undeterred by the setback, sees it as motivation to work towards representing Team USA in the 2028 Olympics. She remains supportive of the current team and looks forward to watching them compete for gold.The 2028 Summer Olympics will be held in Los Angeles, marking the city's third time hosting the event. Clark continues to excel on the court, averaging 15.6 points and six assists per game, while Reese is making an impact with 10 rebounds per game in her WNBA rookie season.The two will face off again when the Indiana Fever host the Chicago Sky on June 16, adding another chapter to their budding rivalry in the league.For more sports coverage, follow Fox News Digital and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.