NBA commissioner Adam Silver weighed in on Caitlin Clark being snubbed from the Team USA roster for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
While many were surprised by Clark's Olympic team omission, NBA commissioner Adam Silver seems confident in Team USA's selection committee, as he explained on NBC Sports Boston's"I'd only say for either the NBA or the WNBA -- we didn't get a vote," Silver noted of the roster selection."USA Basketball is separate. It's hard to second-guess that committee, there's enormous talent -- it's deep.
The roster reportedly is headlined by the likes of A'ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu, Diana Taurasi, Brittney Griner, and seven other extremely talented and proven women. Despite a strong draft class, no other rookies were selected.
"The committee set out to make their decisions, but there's no doubt Caitlin Clark is a transcendent talent," Silver added of the 2024 No. 1 pick."It's fun to watch her, she has a huge following coming in, I'm sure she would have had a huge following , but I think she understands as well that she's going to be a rising talent for years to come."
Clark took the snub with grace, stating that she will use it as motivation as something to work for in the future, althoughThe women's Team USA roster will look to win their eight consecutive gold medal -- tenth all-time -- when the 2024 Paris Olympics tip off in July.
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