@@liquidmark5081Caitlin Clark is way better than taurasi currently (even has a better assist to turnover ratio), that argument is so fraud. As is the No camp argument: she missed for final 4 like taurasi and Stewart did but were put on the roster anyway. What arguments you got left?
Funny is that because she can't be a star against the women's welfare league unless no one plays defense, and she gets fouls called on anyone within 2 feet of her playing defense. She has numerous push offs with left had to do step back shot and referees let that foul go because they feel sorry for her. She plays like a rookie .The only category she leads the women's welfare league in is she is number one in her turnovers made. She isn't good enough for this league you are making light of .
And yet, they still can't handle the spotlight. Her not being a superstar only furthers my point. Every game CC is in, she more than doubles the crowd size. But you're right, she's just popular.
I never knew women's basketball was played in the Olympics. Now I do. Why? Caitlin Clark. I would have been at least interested in the upcoming games, but not now. Why? No Caitlin Clark. The WNBA finally has a breakout star that could pull in more viewers and potential fans. Instead of riding it for all it is worth, it seems like the WNBA is bound and determined to screw this up.
But that’s why your opinion and the opinions of people that are upset about this, don’t matter. You literally know nothing about the people playing or anything. So why should anyone care about appeasing you?
@@user-ih8gk4db8oEven with that many viewers still nobody watches the women’s bball team. Watch journalist Christine Brennan’s take on this.. she’s witnessed Olympics after Olympics with no journalists at those games
@@Ona-sf3kk That she isn't, and there is no league if nobody is watching. I guess they would rather have nothing, thats where the trend is going. One player is more popular than the whole league, thats how it is.
More people probably know who Gabby Marshall and Hannah Stuelke are from Iowa than half the women announced to be on the Olympic team. CC will raise every Olympians profile and they should all be fighting to have her on the Olympic team.
Kate Martin and the Aces were just in LA, they were cheering for KM, when she started, when she hit her 3's , She said she has never even been to LA before. I know the Aces players had to be shocked.
@@kingleoholdingsklh8353 That LA fans were cheering for KM is remarkable which goes to show the high regard that BB fans have for Iowa’s team due to the popularity of fierce competitor CC and the equally fierce competitor and likable KM.
I'm so grateful they left her off the team. Caitlin needs some rest. She's been ballin non-stop for some time and some rest and time to work on her game and body will only benefit her. She said as much herself... Plus I just can't get enough of these women crying about people not watching them... They just gave up millions of views..
@@ld4974 If he said he hates america would he even be able to run for president though? The answer is no......and thats why she should get snubbed from the national team...
. @ShawnGlaze-gm4ce Only the intellectually challenged would think that. The gist is they should have her on the team if they knew anything about business. She's a moneymaker even if she plays a minute a game. Very poor business decision.
We won the last 7 gold in this event, that's almost 30 years! maybe since the sport was created for the Olympics, we have no competition, doesn't make sense to send the same women who have 1, 2 or 3 already, Diana T is over 40, maybe some others want Olympic gold in their trophy cases, and like it or not CC is the face of women's basketball right now.
The thing is the whole country just watched Clark dominate in the college tournament, and now they TRY to tell everyone she CAN'T PLAY.. people saw with there own eyes she has game.
It's crazy these women would make more money just putting her on the team and they're like no we don't want those endorsements, for years all I heard was they want people to watch so bad
@@velder22 That’s a lie 🤥. It ain’t happened yet after 12 games. There’s no contracting offer stating if CC plays in the Olympic Games, All players will receive million dollar contracts.
@michaeldavis5155 the more people that watch the more money you, make the more endorsement money you get, if companies knows there's going to be millions of people watching this team they will give them money to promote their stuff it's simple math lol
@@velder22 40 point blowouts will have fans go back to watching hockey & tennis 🎾. Millions watching a 30 point rout & CC getting picked & schooled while shooting air ball layups.
The WNBA has nothing to do with who's selected to play on the Olympic team. There's an Olympic committee that makes those decisions. If you're going to cry, cry to them.
But they put Britney "jail time"Griner on the roster. Yeah, Thats growing the women's game. Who wouldn't even respect the country yet she's representing the country. America is ass backward
Let me ask you a question. Are you upset that she replaced another center or that she replaced Clark? If it is the later, that makes no sense. One is a 6'9" center, and the other is a 6' guard.
@@mc76 is she the only Center in WNBA? With all the problems she had . They could have picked a different center. She wasn’t even in the league for a while. She was in Russia playing and getting jail time
@@elmoblatch9787 dont diminish other countries law just because its legal in America doesn’t mean its legal or petty crime in other countries. Your probably the type of American who goes to a different country and feel like rules dont apply to tjem cause you’re an “American “ I live in Singapore, if you litter here its $5000 fine or 3 months jail time. You can litter all you want in America but here your going to jail
Your comment is one of the reasons she is not on the team. If it is Caitlin or nothing then the WNBA does not gain anything. Caitlin will get richer but nothing would change for the rest of them.
@Flatbush4Life that's a very narrow way to view that. She's giving an opportunity for viewership for every other player. This brings more money and more recognition to other players. This is literally how it works.
If all this analysts were in a competition, would they accept a rookie analyst who they have more experience and pedigree than to replace them simply because the rookie analyst is more popular than them. I know they all would say NO. Colin, Stephen A, Shannon and all talking would not a accept a rookie Analyst replacing them because the rookie analyst is simply more popular. I hope they are can keep it real at all times.
In reality it would not matter what they thought. It would only matter what the people running the station thought. If the station could replace either one of them with a less experienced analyst that more people would watch they would do it in a heartbeat. It appears you missed his point completely. Women's basketball is struggling for viewers. CC brought a lot of viewers to college basketball the last 2 seasons and has brought a lot of viewers to the WNBA early in her career. The U.S. team had a chance to get more viewers without hurting their chance to succeed and they blew it.
@@patrickosagie1928 clearly you have not been observing corporations and their hiring practices. For decades now, that is precisely what happens. So many comments here act like things are "fair" in life - they aren't. What Cowherd said was spot on (and I don't agree with him often). WNBA needs viewers and fans in seats desperately. They finally are getting it. They are like the starving person offered food but reject it because they don't like the taste...
@@patrickosagie1928 In the entertainment industry it is about selling seats and getting people to watch so being more popular can make you more qualified.
@user-ih8gk4db8o really?? Didn't know that, why, I never cared, CC makes people care, I actually wanted to watch, now i won't, peopl won't watch, thell win an 8, like the past 7, no one will care and Like the past, they'll complain and blame the fans
We should pull Taurasi, Gray, and Griner, substituting Clark, Reese and Brink on the USA team. We could of has three young attractive up comers who would have brought attention to the USA team and the WNBA. The committee who chose this 2024 team should be fired!
Agreed. Do these women want to grow the game or not? Do they want more money and media coverage or not? They got a chance right now and instead of striking the iron when its hot they chose to shoot themselves in the foot by catering to these bitter jealous vets who are entitiled asf
This has become less & less about old guard vs new hype or black vs white. It’s really beginning to look more like men vs women. I’m sure one exists but I’ve yet to see one female analyst come out fully in favor of CC being g on the team. The whole CC convo is starting to appear as if the women think we are “mansplaning” something to them and they are resisting just for the hell of it. Like arguing with your wife using logic instead of feelings. SMH.
I betcha that if Iowa scheduled a scrimmage of its players and recruits during any Team USA broadcast that it would get a competitive number of eyeballs especially if CC was included. Kind’a cheeky gambit, eh?
Well the women's basketball team just lost least half their viewers they know why some might double team 80 90% of time that tells you how good they are
The WNBA is mired in the past, captive of too many irrelevant old "stars" like 42 year old Diana Turasi who herself was put on the US Women’s Olympic Team as a rookie. Turasi has five gold metals already, but apparently needs to have six and is willing to keep America’s most exciting young female basketball player off the team to get that sixth medal. Clark was not chosen by the WNBA leadership because of its concern over how Caitlin Clark’s millions of fans would react to what would likely be limited playing time. Putting their heads together, the WNBA leadership, instead of giving Caitlin Clark limited playing time, decided to give Caitlin zero playing time, and kept her off the team. Brilliant. What is the WNBA leadership concerned about now? They need not be concerned about anything. No one will be caring or watching. As noted on one of many news media reports on Caitlin Clark, “Her celebrity status would’ve elevated the game to a global status, much like the NBA. The league will now have to wait at least four more years for this chance”. But this chance won’t exist in four years. Great work WNBA. You stole this chance from everyone, who would have loved it and shared the excitement.
It's over with the team is picked now. Let Caitlin Clark rest up while they're all doing this, and let her just blow off the pressure and relax and gather her bearings of her overwhelming new life
Thank you thank you! I've heard my other heroes in the sports commentator world and they've disappointed me,talking about excuses for not including CC in the Temple USA. You, Mr. Colin Herd have encouraged me about the old school commentators. Thank you, God bless you.
So they rather the fans complain about her not being on the team than complain about her being on the bench?? LMAO. There is literally no logic in any of the points they are making lol.
Outside of Laettner Colin literally named the Top of Top athletes of all time and compared her to them?! Seriously?! She hasn’t proven anything yet. She’s never played overseas where a lot about the game is different and more physical. If you’re talking viewership then ok. Yes she will bring more eyes but if you’re talking production like What was said they’ve WON like 8 GOLD MEDALS! They don’t need her.
Umm... you actually just made an argument to INCLUDE her then. If they don't need her, then why not include her for the eyeballs? The real reason she didn't make the team is that the TEAM didn't want her on it. They simply cannot forgive her for signing a 28 million dollar contract with Nike before she even stepped onto a WNBA court. Frankly, it doesn't look like they'll EVER forgive her for that one! LOL
In 92 USA basketball kept one spot for the top college player. That was Christian Lattener. He had been in the pool for 3 years at that point. They kept that spot on the team as a nod to the past of sending US college players to the Olympics. Caitlin Clark doesnt fit the team this year. Let her get in the pool and play international games. In 2028 she will be a leader on the women's team.
I’m not going to lie, I never watch the women NCAA or WNBA until CC came along. Her game is just electrifying and the Women Olympic team messed up badly. Huge wasted opportunity.
where are Nike NBC and the other sponsors, they will lose business with this decision. America adores Catlin Clark and we demand she be part of the Olympic team 🇺🇸 1776 🥰
Why worry. Those executives and coaches are subsidized. Why would they worry about budget as it is already taken care of for them. Stop paying their bill and then they may have to concern themselves with good fanincial decisions.
They did this on purpose to create headlines. They'll change it. If they don't, I'll ask this - "If the US Women's Basketball team wins gold, and no is there to see it, did it happen?"
If you don't know what you are missing, then you won't realize how much better it can be in the WNBA. This is what's happening to the league, they are so use to what they have now, they can't imagine how much better it can be, because they've never experienced it.
You framed that perfectly! Didn’t really think about it as being that special! You’re right 4 Years from now it won’t even be close to the same feeling, expectation or excitement! The opportunity LOST… to use a completely overused word was epic. The greatest epic fail in recent sports and marketing history? … because of jealousy, pride, and demented tribalism?
Basketball talent talk has completely disappeared from the conversation. Money is now the only motivation. Seems like “America“ is now just pimping this young lady.
Jealousy if when you get a new car so I get a new car. Envy is when you get a new car and someone keys your car. They're so envious of her they're willing to trash the best thing that ever happened to them.
Okay, so create a 13th roster spot for her. No? Can’t do that? Then kick someone off and explain to that player why she’s being removed for a rookie who she’s better than.
It started off as CC growing the game but now her fans are just making it toxic. The same people against Affirmative Action and DEI are now okay with it if it benefits them and their politics.
They are going there as representatives of America. Professional sports has taken that away,Over making it better. Caitlin has to be allowed to represent America over Griner.
Certainly won't be watching USA Female BBall Olympics. Would I have with Caitlin? Absolutely. Concerned about the fans being upset due to play time? Hmmm...they seem upset now anyhow.
Everyone needs to calm down. The Euro League is extremely physical. Don’t complain when they knock her teeth out and her teammates didn’t come to her defense. Give it time, the NCAA tournament ended in April. She started the WNBA season in May. The Olympics in July….When is she supposed to get some rest???
Outside track and field, and maybe gymnastics, the Olympics are boring to anyway. Without Caitlin Clark on the team, it going to look like a AAU tournament
