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Durant sends a message to Caitlin Clark regarding his refusal to go to the Olympics

Durant sends a message to Caitlin Clark regarding his refusal to go to the Olympics

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Kevin Durant, double NBA champion, sent a strong message to Caitlin Clark after not being called up by the USA for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Kevin Durant (left, Phoenix Suns), Caitlin Clark (right, Indiana Fever)
© Getty ImagesKevin Durant (left, Phoenix Suns), Caitlin Clark (right, Indiana Fever)

THE Paris 2024 Olympics are ready to start, but not for Caitlin Clark. The star player of Indiana fever was not called up by the American team for this competition, and Kevin Durant has now weighed in on the issue with a message for Clark.

Earlier this year, the Fever selected Caitlin Clark with first pick in WNBA Draft. She’s on her way to becoming a superstar, but Team USA isn’t ready to prove it at the Summer Olympics.

Team USA announced that Caitlin Clark will not travel to France for the 2024 Paris Olympics. For many fans, this is a big mistakebut others think that Clark should wait a little longer to earn his call to a major competition.

Kevin Durant gives Caitlin Clark advice on the 2024 Olympics

Many fans and analysts believe that UNITED STATES do one big mistake not taking Caitlin Clark at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. However, call a recruit because this type of competition could be counter productivethat’s why she won’t participate.

While no one can doubt Caitlin Clark’s talentit’s true that she has yet to earn a spot on the Olympic team. Team USA can’t just call him out because of his name; she must prove she is ready becoming a WNBA star.

Since this news broke, several NBA players and athletes from other sports have spoke out on the issue. NOW, Kevin DurantA double NBA championsent a strong message to Clarkoffering him precious advices about this situation.

“I always think you must take appropriate action in our world be considered an Olympian“, ” Durant said during an interview with the Wall Street Journal. “I think she is definitely going to be a part of one of these teams in the futurebut for now there is best candidates there, I think. But Caitlin just has to keep showing up every day.

Kevin Durant plays for the Phoenix Suns.

At just 22 years old, Clark is already poised to become a major star in the WNBA. However, Durant’s words ring true: she has not yet completed a full professional season, and taking him to the Olympics could disrupt team dynamics in the locker room.

Which players will be on the US women’s basketball roster for the 2024 Paris Olympics?

With Clark not traveling to the 2024 Paris Olympics this summer, the American team will still present a remarkable list which is considered the best contender for the gold medal for the eighth consecutive time.

It’s the USA team roster in women’s basketball for the 2024 Olympics:

  • Napheesa Collier — Minnesota Lynx
  • Kahleah Copper — Phoenix Mercury
  • Chelsea Gray – Las Vegas Ace
  • Brittney Griner — Phoenix Mercury
  • Sabrina Ionescu — Freedom of New York
  • Jewell Loyd — Seattle Storm
  • Kelsey Plum — The Aces of Las Vegas
  • Breanna Stewart — Liberty of New York
  • Diana Taurasi — Phoenix Mercury
  • Alyssa Thomas — Connecticut Sun
  • A’ja Wilson — The Aces of Las Vegas
  • Jackie Young — The Aces of Las Vegas

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