In a twist that could only come from the land of reality TV, the US Women’s Basketball Team decided to leave Caitlin Clark off the roster for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Apparently, “experience” is the new buzzword for exclusion, despite several other WNBA rookies getting the nod. You might think it’s the Olympics, not a debutante ball.
Antonio Brown, known more for his on-field drama and off-field antics than his deep basketball insights, has jumped into the fray. The former NFL wide receiver took to X (formerly known as Twitter, because apparently, rebranding is also a sport now) to declare the omission of Clark as “crazy.” If there’s one thing AB knows, it’s crazy.
Brown’s sudden concern for Clark is a plot twist worthy of a daytime soap. Just a few months ago, AB was busy being blocked by Clark for his, shall we say, less-than-chivalrous online behavior. After a series of offensive posts targeting the young star during the NCAA season, Clark had enough and hit the block button. It’s not every day you see an NFL star blocked by a WNBA player, but hey, it’s 2024.
Meanwhile, Clark’s packed schedule, which rivals that of a presidential candidate, played a significant role in her absence from the Olympic team. With the Indiana Fever and the WNBA season in full swing, there was no time for her to attend Team USA practices or training camp. Priorities, people.
Despite his support, it’s unlikely that Clark will be lifting the block on Brown anytime soon. Social media amnesia is not her strong suit, especially after AB’s history of repeating such episodes. Remember his public apology to Tom Brady, only to attack him and his ex-wife Gisele Bündchen weeks later? Classic AB.
Fans and experts alike are shaking their heads at the selectors’ decision. It’s almost as if the Olympic committee is trying to make a point – just not a basketball one. But with AB’s unsolicited commentary, this saga has turned into more of a comedy than a tragedy.
So, what’s next for Caitlin Clark? Probably focusing on what she does best: playing stellar basketball and ignoring the noise. And Antonio Brown? Well, he’ll likely continue his unique blend of chaos and controversy, one tweet at a time.
