During a recent appearance, Durant stated, “I think she’s going to definitely be on one of these teams going forward but right now, there were better candidates out there.”
NBA champion Kevin Durant supports USA Basketball’s choice to not include Caitlin Clark on their squad for the Olympics.
During a conversation with the Wall Street Journal’s Emma Tucker at Journal House during The Cannes Lions Festival, Durant, 35, stated there were “better candidates” for the roster. The 22-year-old’s exclusion from the women’s basketball team competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics sparked intense debate among fans and analysts.
When questioned about the Indiana Fever rookie, the Phoenix Suns player stated that he believes there are still “proper steps you’ve got to take in our world to be considered an Olympian.”
Durant said, along with his Boardroom colleague Rich Kleiman, “I think she’s going to definitely be on one of these teams going forward but right now, there were better candidates out there.”
WNBA players Diana Taurasi, Brittney Griner, Sabrina Ionescu, and Kelsey Plum have all been chosen for Team USA’s 2024 squad.
In addition, he expressed admiration for the WNBA and their efforts in “showcasing” the first overall pick. She is being brilliantly showcased by the WNBA. Every other day, I watch her games on ESPN,” Durant remarked.
“I see her in conversations about whatever topic they’re discussing; there’s a lot of discussion about the game right now, so that’s good too,”
LeBron James, Steph Curry, and Durant, who will play for Team USA in Paris, said that Clark should “continue to keep showing up every day” as she adjusts to life in the NBA.
He mentioned Las Vegas Aces two-time MVP A’ja Wilson when he said, “I think as she continues to keep getting better as a player, her production on the court gets better, then the league will grow along with some of the other women who are coming in.”
Durant continued, “There are just so many amazing players in our league that Caitlin has helped bring attention to, and that will help the league grow over time.”
Speaking to reporters on June 9, Clark expressed her satisfaction with the selection following the unveiling of the Olympic roster.
According to ESPN, Clark stated, “I’m excited for the girls that are on the team.” “I am aware that this is the world’s most competitive squad, and I also understand that my inclusion on the team or exclusion from it might have happened in either scenario. I will be cheering them on to the gold. It will be enjoyable to watch the Olympics because I grew up watching them,” the Fever guard added.
To be honest, I’m not disappointed. It’s a dream, but it offers me something to strive for. I hope to be able to visit there someday. It’s just a bit more motivation, in my opinion. You recall that. Hopefully, I can be there when the next four years roll around.
10+ Pictures That Sparked Our Curiosity
Prepare to embark on a visual journey that intrigues and captivates your imagination. This article presents a compelling compilation of diverse and fascinating pictures that have ignited our curiosity, inviting us to delve deeper into their enigmatic narratives.
1. “This half of a house.”
2. “These eggs were not dyed; different breeds of chickens lay different colored eggs.”
3. “I’m impressed by how someone could join those 2 cars together so precisely.”
4. Chicken leg socks
5. “High tops, High heels, Hi — larious!”
6. “I guess they’d rather mop than vacuum.”
7. “My stepmom made a Bristol stool chart cake.”
8. “This really should not be a thing.”
9. “Where’s your bike, man??” — “I dunno…I think I lobster.”
10. “Delivered a sculpture to this lady’s house and she was describing some fancy elegant chair she had just bought.”
11. “The heel of these heels are heels”
12. If you’re ever looking for finger hands and finger hands for the fingers of the finger hands, don’t worry, they do exist:
13. “Worst slide ever”
14. “A Christmas tree made of pelicans”
15. “Someone used the fungus growing on the tree to create artwork and the results are magical”
16. “The white circular sign with a black diagonal stripe indicates the national speed limit on the upcoming road stretch, overriding any previous speed limit signs”
May these pictures serve as a reminder that curiosity is the key that unlocks the door to a world brimming with beauty, complexity, and endless fascination.
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