In a post-game press conference that had more twists than a rollercoaster, Cheryl Reeve, coach extraordinaire of the Minnesota Lynx and the USA Women’s National Team, deftly sidestepped a question about Caitlin Clark’s Olympics snub. The Lynx had just lost to the Indiana Fever, and Reeve wasn’t in the mood for Olympic drama.
When a reporter dared to mention the name “Caitlin Clark” in the context of her not making the Olympic team, Reeve’s response was sharp enough to cut through steel. “Why the hell would I answer a national team question?” she snapped, as recorded by ESPN. “I’m wearing Lynx. And I’m the head coach of the national team but I’m not the chair of the committee. Anybody want to venture into anything else?”
For those not keeping up, Caitlin Clark has been a WNBA sensation since being drafted first overall by the Fever. But her omission from the Olympic squad has sparked more debates than a political talk show. Some fans are crying foul over the decision, arguing that her inclusion would have boosted viewership. Others think she’s just not ready to take on the global stage.
Cheryl Reeve’s No-Nonsense Stance on Fever Support
As if the press conference needed more fireworks, Reeve was also grilled about the notable support for the Fever despite the game being held in Minnesota. Her response? Pure gold.
“I don’t give two sts,” she quipped, leaving the room in stitches. When a cheeky reporter asked, “How about one?” she doubled down with a laugh, “Not even one st.”
Meanwhile, Caitlin Clark, ever the crowd-pleaser, acknowledged the Fever fans who showed up in droves. “There were a lot of Fever fans,” she said. “They were cheering, going crazy. A lot of people that probably supported me when I was here playing with Iowa, but it’s a great venue, the Target Center is awesome.”
Clark’s nostalgia didn’t end there. “I remember when I was here in college, and people were lined up overnight to try to get in the door. They just love women’s basketball. The city supports women’s basketball, obviously the history here and what the Lynx have been able to do. But yeah, I mean, I guess there’s a little magic in here. Who knows? Knock on wood, because we do come back.”
In a nutshell, while Reeve was playing dodgeball with Olympic questions, Clark was soaking up the love from the fans. One thing’s for sure: the drama off the court is as compelling as the action on it.
