Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese would have brought ‘Dream Team’ effect to Paris Olympics, claims Draymond Green
Draymond Green believes Caitlin Clark's exclusion from Team USA was a missed opportunity to promote women's basketball globally.

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese’s involvement in the Olympics could have increased the sports appeal (Images via Open Source/X)
Draymond Green on a recent episode of his podcast, The Draymond Green Show, strongly asserted that Caitlin Clark’s exclusion from Team USA was a missed opportunity to promote women’s basketball globally. Despite the team’s 60-game winning streak and advancement to the Olympic final, Green thinks Clark’s drawing power and popularity would have been beneficial.
The women’s basketball team in Paris 2024 features WNBA stars like A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, and Sabrina Ionescu, but none have the same level of popularity as Caitlin Clark, who was selected No. 1 overall in the WNBA draft. Clark’s presence in the WNBA has generated significant revenue and attention for the Indiana Fever and the league as a whole.
I think Caitlin Clark should have been on the USA Team. It's great for the brand. We talk brand any other time, let's not act like it doesn't matter now. If you think about what the 1992 Barcelona Dream Team did for the brand of basketball. The W are still in those phases of the NBA. The W is there, so it must be about spreading this globally and she's the biggest global star in women's basketball.Draymond Green spoke about Caitlin Clark via his podcast
Draymond Green also endorsed Angel Reese’s inclusion on the team, citing their impressive skills and performances. Both Clark and Reese have broken records and demonstrated exceptional talent, making their exclusion from Team USA surprising to many.
The reason for Clark and Reese’s exclusion may be due to their absence from the Olympic prep camp in April, as they were preparing for March Madness, and the selection committee’s preference for a veteran team. While Team USA is likely to win Olympic gold, the question remains of what could have been if Clark and Angel Reese had participated in the Summer Olympics.
Team USA Women’s basketball dominates on and off court, despite outside noise
The US Women’s National Basketball team extended their Olympic winning streak to 59 games with a victory over Nigeria in Paris. Despite their dominance, the team has faced criticism for not including rookie sensation Caitlin Clark on their roster.
Head coach Cheryl Reeve, according to a report by the San Francisco Chronicle, emphasized that her players are focused on their mission to win a gold medal and aren’t distracted by outside chatter.
Their mind is on this journey and their mission to win a gold medal. Sure, they hear the talk, but it’s not something they walk around thinking about. Honestly, they don’t think about it as much as we all talk about it.Head Coach Cheryl Reeve said about team USA Women basketball
WNBA legend Diana Taurasi, seeking her sixth consecutive gold medal, also echoed this sentiment, where she stated that Team USA’s success isn’t easy and requires unselfish play and adaptability to the international stage. With their sights set on history, Team USA is determined to continue their winning streak and bring home another gold medal.
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