Caitlin Clark left off Women's Olympic Basketball Team.

[hoosierpipeguy]

Not pipe related other than I've smoked many a bowl watching Caitlin Clark play basketball. If you're a basketball fan at all and haven't seen her play, do yourself a favor and watch one of her games.
How can they leave Caitlin Clark off of the women's Olympic team? I'm not sure she's one of the best 12 US players in the WNBA right now. She's at least close and I cannot image the women's Olympic team would suffer by her participation. What her presence would do is have people attending the games and tuning in on TV. I'll bet there would be a 10x difference in viewership with Clark on the team.
At the same time, I believe Brittney Griner, the POS that has publicly stated her hatred and disdain for the USA and spent months in a Russian prison for being brilliant enough to be caught possessing drugs in Russia, is on the team. I can't argue against her talent but do I want this traitor to represent our country? Seriously?
Were I a player in the WNBA, I would go hug Clark every time and saw her and express my sincere gratitude for helping me get more exposure and make more money. Instead, the vast majority are acting like thugs and doing petty crap; I assume out of jealousy. There's no logical reason.
Do you think PGA Players hate Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods, 3 men who were incredibly influential in making professional golf what it is today? And for creating the following that puts millions and tens of millions of dollars in their pockets? I'm sure there's an isolated few but overall, those 3 men are revered and appreciated for what they did during their careers to better the game.
What sickens me is this kind of crap is indicative of the Country we now live in. I for one will not watch one second of the US Women's Olympic basketball and I'm confident I'm not alone with that sentiment.

 

[brian64]

I think Jason Whitlock sums things up very well here in under a minute.

 

[warren]

What sickens me is this kind of crap is indicative of the Country we now live in. I for one will not watch one second of the US Women's Olympic basketball and I'm confident I'm not alone with that sentiment.

I'm with you! Folks running around in their underwear beating a rubber ball to death, indoors no less, when they could be out in the fresh air simply doesn't interest me.


I'm also a fan of a player having to earn their way onto an Olympic team. She simply hasn't been in the league long enough to qualify in my opinion. And that's all it is, an opinion.

 

[georged]

It never ceases to amaze me that the most influential and admired people in American society for decades have been 1) Professional liars (i.e. TV and film actors --- the more convincingly they can "be" someone they're not, the better); 2) Professional singers (because being able to hit certain notes is of monumental importance in world affairs); and 3) Grown-ups who are good at playing children's school recess games that require a ball.

 

[brian64]

It never ceases to amaze me that the most influential and admired people in American society for decades have been 1) Professional liars (i.e. TV and film actors --- the more convincingly they can "be" someone they're not, the better); 2) Professional singers (because being able to hit certain notes is of monumental importance in world affairs); and 3) Grown-ups who are good at playing children's school recess games that require a ball.

I couldn't agree more. Personally, I quit watching sports many years ago due primarily to the manner in which it is used for promoting various forms of propaganda (also I'm not even sure how much of it is real anymore...and how much is rigged and scripted).

My only interest in it now is just observing how it is used and manipulated for social engineering purposes.

PS: In the "Professional Liars" category, politicians and corporate "news media" talking heads would be far ahead of TV and film actors...and while I agree they are influential, they are some of the least admired.

 

[Piping Abe]

Is she a straight white female? I think thats why.

 

[warren]

I gotta rewrite my response. It is the Olympic team not an all-star group so, she could well have qualified. She'd certainly draw viewers wanting to see what all the hype about her is. So, asses in the seats or, in front of the TV is certainly a valid reason for her to be on the team. If I were wanting to show case girls' basketball I'd want her on the floor for sure. It is all about the TV revenues after all. Makes great sense to have her on the team.

 

[The Amish Tyrant]

Akin to Christian Laettner with the Dream Team, I think Clark should be on the Olympic team.

Prior to her, I'm guessing virtually no one could name a WNBA player (except the lady that disavowed the USA and somehow made it) since the league began.

Clark has brought attention, media coverage, ticket sales, sold out arenas and different venues, and talks of team expansion as a result.

While paying dues are needed, Clark is paying dividends in cash for the league, players, and USA.

 

[FurCoat]

Is she a straight white female? I think thats why.

Along with being a Christian and don't forget that she lacks a felony record.

 

[captpat]

It never ceases to amaze me that the most influential and admired people in American society for decades have been 1) Professional liars (i.e. TV and film actors --- the more convincingly they can "be" someone they're not, the better); 2) Professional singers (because being able to hit certain notes is of monumental importance in world affairs); and 3) Grown-ups who are good at playing children's school recess games that require a ball.

You forgot to add convicted felons....

 

[tbradsim1]

I’m with you Hoosierguy, sickens me what this country admires., not a basketball fan but I. Watched her and boy does she have skills, also a redeeming human being, when they brought Grinder back before other deserving individuals I almost puked. The USA IS LOST, John Deere is moving to Mexico.

 

[Sigmund]

Stupid is the new smart.

 

[ophiuchus]

I don’t have the words for this bullshit anymore.

 

[BronzeAgePiper]

She should come out as trans, all problems would dissolve. The players may not like it but they certainly wouldn’t be allowed to show it. She’d be the face of the Paris Olympics.

 

[jpmcwjr]

As if I needed one more reason to not watch women's BB.

 

[InWithBothFeet]

In before the lock.. Not a sports guy, don't understand the obsession.

 

[Professor Moriarty]

my response to women's sports in general (with the notable exception of beach volleyball)

 

[Roach1]

It's time to bring the amateur sportsmen and women back into the Olympics. The pros have enough championship and cups they can win.

 

[TheIronMonkey]

It's time to bring the amateur sportsmen and women back into the Olympics. The pros have enough championship and cups they can win.

In theory, I agree with you. I think the issue was that many national teams in countries outside of the US were/are state run and amounted to being professional players—the change to allow professional players was an attempt to level the playing field on some level.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Tennis, golf and football (soccer) played by top ranked woman is of a high level. I watch a bit of each of those.