Brittney Griner was recently selected to the 2024 Team USA roster for the Summer Olympics. The 11-year WNBA veteran has represented the United States in prior events, having won two gold medals in her career.
While the questions around Griner should speak on her excitement for the opportunity and fit with the team, there’s one debate that’s still unanswered.
The absence of Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark from Team USA has fans livid online. Clark is arguably the most popular women’s basketball player in the world, averaging 16.3 points and 6.0 as a rookie in the league.
Griner spoke on Clark being left off the roster, revealing her true thoughts on the situation.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts after her third foul against the Connecticut Sun in the second quarter at Mohegan Sun Arena. © David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
“I don’t want to be on that committee. That’s what I’ve always said. It’s a hard committee, there’s so many times each year on who is on the team and who isn’t on the team. It’s tough. I think anybody that’s on this team, can go, can win, but we’ll see in the fture how it goes,” said Griner via Desert
Griner doesn’t seem to be stirring the pot but rather sharing insight into the issue. There are many players who could have contended for the roster, and it’s clear that Clark is still an option for a reserve spot, but for now, the team is set.
