The Phoenix Suns star addressed the Fever rookie's Caitlin Clark's snub from Team USA's basketball roster.
it was made. But perhaps one of the best perspectives came from three-time Olympic gold medalist and two-time NBA champion Kevin Durant.that was released on Tuesday, he was asked if he thought Clark should have been picked for the Olympics roster. Durant's answer can be heard at the 7:30 mark of the video below.
"I still think there's proper steps you have to take in our world to be considered an Olympian," Durant said. "I think she's definitely going to be on one of these teams going forward, but for right now there's better candidates out there I think. But Caitlin's just gotta continue to keep showing up every day."
Durant went on to comment on Clark's growth on the court, and how that will coincide with the WNBA's success. But it was the Suns star's answer about Clark's snub that stood out. Durant respectfully said that he felt Team USA made the right decision, but also gave Clark props, and made it clear that he thinks she will be on plenty of Olympic rosters in the future.0 Minutes AgoTim Capurso is a Staff Writer on the Breaking & Trending News Team at Sports Illustrated. Previously he wrote for RotoBaller and ClutchPoints, where he was the lead editor for MLB, College Football and NFL coverage.
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