Fans erupt over Caitlin Clark snub despite Team USA's Olympic championship: Did they drop the ball?One particularly disgruntled fan took aim at veteran Diana Taurasi's lackluster performance in Paris 2024, sarcastically posting on X (formerly Twitter), "This is who we left Caitlin Clark off the US Olympic Team for." Taurasi, the Phoenix Mercury legend, managed just 0.7 points, one rebound, and 0.7 assists per game-a stat line that left many wondering why she was chosen over Clark.Fans and players regret the decision
Another fan couldn't help but make a humorous jab, writing, "Caitlin Clark watching Diana Taurasi warm the bench every game in the Olympics after being told she wasn't good enough to make the team."The glaring absence of rising star Caitlin Clark from the roster has sparked a wave of backlash from fans and even some NBA players, who believe the Indiana Fever sensation deserved a spot on the Olympic squad.With a roster packed with talent, including A'ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum, and Sabrina Ionescu, Team USA delivered a series of dominating performances, culminating in their triumphant gold medal victory.But for many, the victory was bittersweet, marred by what they see as an unforgivable oversight-leaving Clark off the team.The omission didn't sit well with Clark's supporters, who took to social media to voice their frustrations.