Caitlin Clark and the WNBA All-Star Team triumphed over Team USA with a score of 117-109 in Phoenix on Saturday night. Clark’s exclusion from the Team USA roster for the 2024 Paris Olympics has stirred controversy within the WNBA community.
When asked if she felt vindicated after defeating the team that will leave her out of the Olympics, Clark responded with grace. She emphasized the talent on Team USA, stating, “No. They’re really good. They have plenty of talent on that team. Four years prior, Team WNBA beat Team USA — they were perfectly fine in the Olympics. If anything, it shows how good this league is. It shows how much talent is in this league… They could’ve picked any combination of 12 players and they probably would’ve been really, really successful.”
Clark viewed the game as an opportunity to help prepare Team USA for Paris, expressing her support for the team. “I’m going to be supporting them and cheering them on… They’re going to be just fine. They’re going to win gold and dominate,” she said.
Fans praised Clark’s maturity and poise. One fan commented on her ability to avoid media traps, calling her response “incredible for a 22-year-old.” Others lauded her for setting an example with her graceful and intelligent answers, likening her to a master class in handling questions and public presence.
As Clark stated, she will continue to support Team USA as they compete in the Olympics, where they are the overwhelming favorites to win gold in Paris.
